Is It Time For A Storage Unit Cleanout?

To avoid your home becoming cluttered, many people will choose to use a storage unit as a solution to their space problems. Storage units are a great and convenient way to store some of your belongings that don’t have a set home. However, if you don’t pay attention to your storage unit and keep it organized, things can get out of hand quickly.

It’s very easy to overlook the attention that storage units need and just continue the cycle of dumping items off there. Neglecting your storage unit can cause unnecessary expenses and create a difficult environment for you to find and access what you need.

In this blog post, we will go over the signs that indicate it’s time for a storage unit cleanout and how they work.

Here are some of the main reasons why you may want to consider getting your storage unit cleaned out:

Accumulation Of Unused Items

This is the most obvious reason that it might be time to clean out your storage unit. While convenient, storage units can create a cycle of unloading unwanted or unused items that really stack up over time. If most of what is in your storage unit isn’t essential or you have no direct use for these things, then they should be removed.

Clearing out these unused items will not only clear up more room for the items you do need, but it will also take a weight off of your shoulders.

Financial Burden

Storage units aren’t usually free, and their costs can add up over time. If most of what you have in the unit is unwanted items, then you should consider a cleanout to prevent losing any more on your finances. This gives you the opportunity to allocate funds towards more meaningful and important expenses.

Difficulty Accessing Stored Items

Trying to make your way through an overcluttered storage unit can be a huge pain and time-waster. It’s especially annoying when there is something you need to actually get to but can’t find it, or have to remove 20 other items to actually get to what you need.

By decluttering and organizing your storage unit, you can create a system that makes it easier to locate and retrieve items when you need them.

Safety Concerns

The items you store can be susceptible to outside damages, such as moisture, pests, or general deterioration. Humid environments also allow for the growth of mold or mildew which can ruin furniture, documents, clothing or collectibles.

It also isn’t safe to be walking around in an unorganized unit. Yourself and any guests may be in danger from tripping, or items falling if they are piled up in a hazardous manner.

Bottom Line

If you recognize some of these signs in your own storage unit, we recommend scheduling a cleanout with a junk removal professional.

Hire A Professional To Make Your Storage Unit Cleanout Easier

There are many steps that go in to a storage cleanout and it can be a very time consuming process. First, it’s important to take inventory of everything in the unit. After taking inventory, it’s best to categorize everything. This way all of the items can be assessed and categorized by value and importance, so it’s easier to decide what needs to go. These steps alone can take quite some time.

That’s why we recommend hiring a professional to help you with the physical aspect of moving everything out of the storage unit. Here at Junk-It Or Dump-It, we offer fast and efficient storage unit cleanouts across the Kansas City area. 

Contact us today to schedule your next storage unit cleanout! First our team come and assess the unit and scope of the junk removal project. Then we will give you a quote and schedule a cleanout day. From there our team removes and transfers the items you want taken out of the unit. Then we’ll sort through separately and see what needs to be recycled, donated, or thrown out.

Our process is easy, fast, and reliable. A clean storage unit will translate to a clean mind–so don’t hesitate to schedule a cleanout.