5 Tips for Cleaning Out a Storage Unit

Renting a storage unit can be helpful in various situations. Whether you’re moving offices, downsizing a house, or in between spaces, having a place to store stuff short-term is key. However, long-term storage can get pricey and you may start to wonder if it’s worth it. Besides, if the items are locked away in storage for an extended period, how much do you really need them? This is when it’s time to consider cleaning out a storage unit. We’re here to make the process a little easier.

How to Clean Out a Storage Unit

No matter the size of the space, cleaning out storage can be an overwhelming task. Keep these tips in mind:

1. Check unit rules. Some units have dumpsters located nearby. Others have rules about what can be disposed on-site.
2. Go in with a plan. Section out the area. If there are items you know you don’t need, get rid of those first.
3. Gather supplies and support. From hand trucks, tarps, and moving vans to friends, family, and professional junk removers.
4. Sort. Use the keep, sell, donate, toss method. See if any buyers or donation services will pick up from the unit location. For any items leftover, keep them sorted in moving vehicles so you don’t have to organize them again.
5. Clean. Some unit locations require you to tidy the area, at least by removing trash and sweeping debris.

Remember, if you were able to live without these items for an extended amount of time, be ruthless when sorting out what you need to keep. Contact JDog Junk Removal & Hauling to help you clean out your unit. Not only will we haul away anything you don’t want, but we’ll also do our best to donate or recycle what we can to keep it out of the landfill. This should make your sorting process even easier.