Storage Units Tips
Livonia Self Storage is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are also available by appointment. Give us a call at 734-427-1650 or email us at info@livoniaselfstoragemi.com with your questions before reserving your unit!
Storage Units Tips
- Use high-quality locks on your unit at all times. Invest in a disc-style lock with a hasp-hugging design to prevent cutting and prying. These locks are on sale at our office.
- Be sure to store small or fragile items in furniture drawers. Use bubble wrap or packing paper, wrap these items and mark them as “FRAGILE.”
- Combustible, hazardous, or perishable items may not be stored in our units at any time. Other prohibited items include gasoline, paint, chemicals, and food. Drain fluids from lawn and garden equipment before storing.
- Avoid corrosive damage by properly cleaning before storage.
- Store shovels, hoes, and rakes in barrels or trash cans.
- Use large appliances like stoves or refrigerators to store soft, smaller items. Towels, blankets, etc., can be kept inside clean, dry appliances. Refrigerator doors should be kept slightly ajar.
- Store tabletops on end and remove legs from table to save space.
- Shield all stored items with protective covers. Use cotton or wool in lieu of vinyl or plastic to avoid damage as a result of mildew.
- Store books flat. Book spines may be damaged if stored standing on end. Be sure not to pack too many books in one box so as not to make the box too heavy.
- Create a center aisle when packing your unit. Doing so will create access to all of your items. Put the things you use toward the front of the unit.
- Keep your property off concrete or asphalt floors by using cardboard mats or pallets. Leave an air space around the perimeter of the unit.
- Be careful not to store items such as pianos in the winter. Cold weather may permanently damage this type of property.
- Use plastic boxes or weatherproof boxes to avoid damage due to weather conditions
Need more advice? Call Livonia Self Storage at 734-427-1650.