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Storage units are great for keeping items if you are moving, or if you don't have enough room at home. If you are planning to utilize a locker for yourself, it can be helpful to know what you should not keep inside a locker. This knowledge can prevent damage and regret down the line.
Read on to learn more about items you cannot keep inside a storage unit. Even though it might seem simpler to lock them away, you should take care to avoid putting these things inside. Understanding what can and cannot be stored will help you make the right choices when selecting what to put inside your locker.
What should I avoid storing in my storage unit?
Flammable/Combustible Materials
Flammable and combustible materials can be dangerous when placed in a storage locker setting. If they explode or catch fire, you might destroy your unit and the units of people around you. Flammable and combustible materials might even harm someone in the vicinity if something happens.
Examples of these items include:
Kerosene
Compressed Gas
Acid
Propane Tanks
Do not place these inside a storage unit, as they can be extremely dangerous. If it can explode, it should not be in your locker.
You should never put these in your unit to stay on the safe side, no matter what. Flammable or combustible materials can cause more harm than good when placed in an enclosed space.
Priceless Things
There is too much risk with a storage locker to take a chance with valuable items. If you are not paying for a temperature-controlled unit, your heirloom could fall apart due to humidity or severe dryness. Light can cause damage, as well as dust and bugs. Keep priceless items out of a locker.
Valuable pieces might include:
Clothes or shoes that have been passed down
Antique furniture such as sofas and cabinets
Valuable rugs made of easily destructive materials
These should be kept from storage units to prevent potential damage.
If you need to store priceless pieces, keep them somewhere safer where you have control. Delicate items should not ...
Texas Mega Storage
April 12th, 2022
