Modern Storage maintains clean facilities through regular upkeep, but customers are responsible for maintaining their individual storage units.
Modern Storage® maintains clean facilities through regular upkeep, including parking lot maintenance, hallway cleaning, and pest treatment. However, customers bear responsibility for maintaining their individual storage units.
#1: Plan Ahead
For those starting their first unit or reorganizing an existing one, the primary challenges are clutter and dust management. The recommended approach includes:
- Establish goals by surveying what needs attention
- Make a schedule estimating required hours or days
- Enlist help from family or friends to make the process more manageable
- Give yourself grace, especially when handling sentimental items
#2: Document Everything
Visit your unit and create a comprehensive inventory of all stored items using either written notes or a phone application. This documentation helps identify what requires cleaning and may reveal items ready for removal.
#3: Keep, Trash, Donate, or Sell
Evaluate each item by asking whether it should be kept, discarded, or donated/sold. The decision criteria include necessity, sentimental value, condition, and potential usefulness to others.
#4: Reorganize & Reinvigorate
- Dust shelves with microfiber cloth and sanitizing wipes
- Replace cardboard boxes with plastic totes for better pest protection
- Stock cleaning supplies and schedule monthly maintenance visits