How To Rotate Seasonal Items Without Cluttering Your Home
Instead of packing closets and garages with your seasonal items, keep clutter to a minimum with a storage unit. To make the most of seasonal storage, you’ll need to learn how to rotate your items in and out of your storage unit. Use this guide from the mystorage experts to learn home-organization tips and storage hacks on how to declutter your home each season.
1. Sort Belongings by Season
Organize your belongings by the season they will be in self storage. For winter holiday decoration storage, label boxes and totes with the holiday or season for easier summer storage. If you have lighter seasonal clothes and sandals, consider packing them in a tote for your warm-weather items and place your belongings in winter storage.
A good place to start this new habit is at the New Year—it’s an excellent resolution to work toward.
2. Shield Sensitive Items
Certain items sensitive to extreme weather will need added protection against the elements. Common temperature-sensitive items include:
- Electronics
- Lace, linen, silk, and other fabrics
- Musical instruments
- Books and documents
- Furniture
- Wooden and leather goods
A smart way to store these belongings in a stable environment is to rent climate-controlled storage. These specialized storage units maintain steady temperatures regardless of the weather outside, creating a comfortable atmosphere year-round.
3. Use the Right Containers
Do you have several items that need protection from the cold weather? Get the right supplies for the job! Sturdy, stackable containers can help keep your belongings away from dust and debris.
Don’t forget to use packing material for fragile items and sturdy packing tape for sealing cardboard boxes. Look into your local mystorage facility’s packing supplies to determine which you’ll need.
4. Lay Out Your Storage Unit for Easy Rotation
Once you’ve gathered all your belongings into manageable groups by season, map out where each group will go in your storage unit. Items that will be retrieved sooner should go to the front, while newly stored items should go to the back until the season rolls around again. Use an online size guide to learn about popular storage unit options that can accommodate a variety of belongings.
5. Establish a Rotation Routine
Map out the calendar year and create designated windows to rotate your belongings through a rotation schedule. Establishing a routine provides numerous benefits, like enhanced productivity and reduced stress. Create a week-long window for each season.
Here are some recommendations for when to place these windows:
- Spring. Late March to early April
- Summer. Early to late June
- Fall. Early to late September
- Winter. Late November to early December
Rent Seasonal Storage at mystorage Today
Stay organized year-round with mystorage’s premier seasonal storage. Across our storage facilities, we offer a wide range of storage unit sizes and types, with flexible, affordable month-to-month leases. Store all your seasonal belongings in a secure space with mystorage!
Find your nearest mystorage facility or contact us online to secure your seasonal storage unit rental today.