5 Best Summer Storage Tips

Summer season is at full peak in UAE and the confusion around how to make it bearable continues. When it comes to lightening up the properties from extra luggage, opting for storage units is the best strategy. No matter how limited space you have in the house, you can always get extra in the storage centre and stock your belongings for as long as you want. It is one of the most cost-effective ways of housing in the UAE. However, during this season, you must follow some extra measures to protect your belongings in the storage centre.

Heat

No matter if the storage is climate-controlled on not, make sure you don’t store any such belonging that is susceptible to incur damage due to heat exposure. You must not store fuel, diesel, and ammunition, any spike in weather could trigger heat in these items which can cause irreparable damage to your valuables as well as the property.

Cover Sheets

During summers, you can adopt an extra measure during the summer season to protect your belongings. Use cover sheets over your stored stuff to protect them against water penetration, dust, or mould formation. It is likely to get thunderstorms and dusty winds during this season and sandy dust is known to make its way through tiny holes and gaps. Make sure your valuables remain safe from any such disturbance.

Raise Up

During the summer season, the formation of mould, infestation of pests, dust, etc. is likely. What you can do for protection is to not place the stuff directly on the storage floor. Use wooden planks, stools, bricks, etc, to life the thing from ground level.

Fumigation

Pest infestation is also common in storage units. If you don’t visit your storage unit often, make sure to spray some pest repellents or tablets whenever you visit the place. You could also add pest-repelling tablets inside the cartons, and suitcases that are friendly for other items. Make sure to lock and seal everything well. If your stored items are not placed on the grounds and sealed well, it is easy to maintain the space against pest infestation.

At Storage Solution, we offer great storage spaces that are well-guarded and well-maintained. We ensure that your storage unit remains only accessible to the persons you have signed up for. For this reason, we encourage every client to ensure the protection of their valuables inside the storage units keeping in every factor including weather. For more details, feel free to reach out to us.