STORAGE GUIDE
What You Can—and Can’t—Store
Clear, practical advice designed to make the next storage decision easier—without overcomplicating the move.
Storage units suit most household and business belongings, but a few categories are unsafe, unlawful, perishable, or incompatible with a shared facility. Always check your rental agreement for the complete rules.
Commonly stored belongings
Furniture, boxed household goods, clothing, books, sports equipment, bicycles, office records, tools, and packaged business inventory are typical choices when they are clean, dry, and lawfully owned.
Do not store hazardous materials
Fuel, propane, explosives, fireworks, corrosive chemicals, and other flammable or hazardous substances do not belong in a storage unit. Drain approved equipment according to the facility rules.
Food and living things are not permitted
Perishable food attracts pests and creates odors. Plants, animals, and any form of occupancy are prohibited. A storage unit is not a workshop, office, or place to sleep.
Keep irreplaceable items elsewhere
Cash, original identity documents, vital legal records, unique family keepsakes, and items of exceptional personal value are better kept in an appropriate secure setting.
Ask before move-in
If you are uncertain about an item, contact the facility before bringing it. A quick question is easier than unloading something that cannot be accepted.
NEED SPECIFIC ADVICE?
Tell us what you are storing.
A short list of large items, box count, preferred location, and move-in date is usually enough for us to suggest a sensible starting size.
THREE USEFUL HABITS
Whatever you store, keep these in the plan.
01
Label for retrieval
Write the room and contents on two visible sides, then keep a simple inventory outside the unit.
02
Leave a working aisle
Put frequently needed items near the front and avoid filling every last inch of floor space.
03
Store only dry items
Clean and fully dry furniture, appliances, textiles, and equipment before closing the unit.
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