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Renting a storage unit is a great way to gain additional space when moving. Moreover, even if you are not moving, a storage unit can help you accommodate belongings you have no room for at the moment. Additionally, storage units provide adequate conditions for the items you store inside them. However, these conditions will depend on the type of items you store and how you communicate that with the storage facility or the moving company. So, before you contact moving and storage companies, make sure you know what kind of conditions your items need to ensure their longevity. If not, consult with the company or facility about the best choice for said items. Today, we talk about forbidden items to store in a self-storage unit that you should know.

Forbidden items to store in a self-storage unit

Now, to no surprise, storage facilities will not allow you to store certain goods and items inside their units. Moreover, this can often be connected to moving companies. As both the moving companies and storage facilities usually share the same items that you cannot transport or store.

an outside view of several storage units
Certain items can cause issues if you decide to store them inside a storage unit, so make sure to check with the storage facility beforehand

So, whether you require office movers to move your office or residential movers, make sure you check out what items you cannot move or store. So, what are some of these items?

  • Combustible items
  • Perishable goods
  • Pets, plants, or scented items

Combustible items

First on the list of forbidden items to store in a self-storage unit we have flammable or combustible items. Logically, any item that can catch fire or cause an explosion is a big no for a storage unit. Apart from the risk of those items set on fire, they can often leak and create a bigger threat for the items inside the unit and the facility in general. Moreover, renting Manhattan storage, for example, means you should also not store items that have acid in them as they can also create issues.

Perishable goods

Items that are “fresh” like vegetables, fruits, or food, in general, are most commonly forbidden items to store in a self-storage unit. Firstly, because they can rot, smell really bad, create moisture, and put other items at risk. Secondly, because the smell of food also means having visitors like rodents, bugs, and other vermin.

a sign that does not allow food beyong a certain point as some forbidden items to store inside a self-storage unit
Any food that has a short shelf life will never be allowed inside the storage unit

On top of it all, storing these goods will make storage maintenance harder without any real reason.

Forbidden items to store in a self-storage unit: Pets, plants, and scented items

Now, we think there is really no reason to explain why pets are something you should not store inside the storage unit. Moreover, placing plants will also mean attracting bugs or rodents. More importantly, plants will often require sunlight and other conditions. This means that the storage unit cannot provide such conditions for plants. Finally, scented items will often attract pests into the unit and cause havoc amongst your items.

 

 

About Author

Lisa is a relocation and transportation specialist with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Originally from New York City, Lisa has worked with Divine Moving and Storage since the start of her career. Lisa has been instrumental in helping customers with a wide range of services, including packing, unpacking, storage, and anything else related to moving or storage. She takes pride in providing an stress-free moving experience for all of her customers, and has a knack for finding solutions to even the most complex relocation needs. When she's not helping customers, Lisa enjoys spending time with her family and exploring new places. She also loves to give back to her community by volunteering with local charities. Lisa is passionate about her work and loves helping people move with ease.

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