Did you know that storing your winter things in a storage room is the smartest way to save space in your home or business?

Store your belongings neatly and efficiently with the following tips!

Warm clothes, boots, duvets, skis, Christmas decorations… Putting your winter items away properly can be a real hassle . That’s why more and more individuals and companies are opting to rent a storage room, so it’s nice to change the season!

6 tips on how to store your winter stuff like a pro in a storage room

Do you remember Marie Kondo?

Before you start storing your winter stuff in a storage room, you should consider what’s worth keeping and what’s not. It’s not about throwing away two thirds of your clothes… but maybe it’s time to let go of those trousers you haven’t worn for two decades.

A little purge of your winter gear will save you a lot of time and money when it comes to storing it. Remember that those items that don’t make the cut can always be given a second chance in the form of a sale or donation.

Let’s clean up!

The next step when storing winter items in a storage room is to clean them thoroughly. After all, this is essential to keep them free of dust mites and unpleasant odours.

Read the labels on your garments carefully before washing them. Remember that not all garments are machine washable and should be hand washed or dyed as appropriate.

Shoes and snow equipment should also be cleaned. Use wax to keep them spotless and, if they are particularly dirty, you can always have them professionally cleaned.

Be very careful when drying clothes and blankets! Storing them when they are not yet completely dry will cause mould stains to appear. Ideally, they should be dried in the air, but protected from direct sunlight.

Be careful with the packaging

Nowadays there are many different types of packaging and coverings for storing winter things in a storage room. In fact, they come in all sizes and materials imaginable. However, you should consider whether or not they are suitable for certain objects.

• Plastic bags and boxes: they allow you to see inside and are very durable. In addition, vacuum-packed bags and boxes are extremely hygienic. They are recommended for duvets, blankets, shoes and acrylic or cotton clothing.
• Cardboard boxes: they are inexpensive and versatile, but are not completely dustproof. They are perfect for shoes and small items (e.g. ornaments).
• Cloth bags and boxes: unlike plastic bags, they allow clothes to “breathe” and are ideal for woollen garments.
• Paper: use this to wrap items before putting them in a bag or box. Depending on how delicate they are, you can use tissue paper or newspaper. It is recommended for shoes, jumpers and small items.

Specific tips for storing winter clothing

1. Fills the inside of the shoe to prevent it from deforming.
2. Do not fold woollen jumpers too tightly.
3. Don’t store clothes too tightly.
4. Shoes and clothes should not be stored in the same packaging.
5. Button shirts to prevent them from becoming deformed.
6. Long garments (e.g. coats and trench coats) should be stored hanging (e.g. on clothes hangers with wheels).
7. Don’t forget to use a moth-proofing treatment: these insects have a predilection for the autumn-winter season.

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We understand that, after storing your winter things in a storage room, you don’t want to spend half your life trying to locate them, do you? That’s why something as simple as labelling your packaging will come in handy so you can quickly find out where you’ve stored everything.

Labels are particularly necessary for opaque packaging. However, their use should also not be ruled out for transparent packaging (especially if it contains heterogeneous contents).

As with packaging, you have a lot of alternatives for labelling your goods: markers, stickers, hang tags… If you’re looking for a form of identification that will last season after season, go for embossed labels (also called Dymo tapes).

 

Optimise available space

Once you have everything well packed and identified, it’s time to put it in your brand new rented storage room. Follow these guidelines to make the most of your space – take note!

• Place clothes and objects by categories (shirts, skirts, accessories, etc.).
• Make use of the vertical space, but make sure to place heavier items at the bottom and lighter items on top.
• Leave aisles free between the packaging so that you can access them without any problems.

CABE: Your best ally for winter storage

When it comes to storing your winter belongings in a storage room, you don’t want to take any chances. Indeed, the reliability of the storage room depends on your belongings being kept in perfect condition. On this point, you should know that our urban storage rooms make all the difference.

At CABE, your winter items will always be within easy reach, as our rental storage rooms are located in the city – you can even drive your car into them! In addition, we provide you with everything you need to enjoy premium storage (24/7 access, insurance included, security systems, sale of packing material, transport, etc.).

Hiring the rental of our garages is extremely quick and simple, and you can access them simply by using your smartphone. What’s more, you can contact our Customer Service from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. What more could you ask for?

All in all, storing your winter things in a storage room is much easier when you put into practice the little tricks we have just shared with you. All of them, together with the features we offer you in our urban storage rooms, will take your seasonal changes to the next level. Check it out!

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