Self storage is a low cost, convenient short and long term solution to free up space at home. College students, families that find they need to make space for a loved one, and for those who are moving to a new home, self storage is a smart choice.
Self storage is an ideal solution for storing seasonal items such as clothes or tools for summer and winter. You can also store your car, motorcycle, and snow thrower in a storage unit.
There are things that are prohibited from being stowed in self storage. Below details many of the items that simply can not be placed in self storage.
- Flammable, damaging or explosive goods, including liquids and chemicals.
- Pollutants that are likely to cause contamination such as pants, solvents, cleaning solutions, and aerosol cans.
- Living or dead animals, birds, fish, reptiles, plants or any other living organism of any type are not permitted.
- Perishable items or those requiring a controlled environment including frozen or perishable food. Canned goods are fine but should be protected in a plastic airtight storage bin that can not be tampered with.
- Perfumery, tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, beers, wines, spirits and the like are flammable and can not be placed in a storage unit.
- Money, deeds, bullions, bonds, securities, coins, cash or negotiable instruments are best kept in a security deposit bank at the bank.
- Jewelry, fine art, ivory, watches, stamps, precious stones or precious metals are better kept at home or in a safety deposit box at the bank. .
Ask yourself . . .
- Do you know the nature of the items that you plan on storing?
- Are you planning to store any delicate / fragile items?
- Have you properly prepared your valuables prior to placing them in storage?
- Do you know the proper way to store your belongings?
- Are your valuables insured in the event of theft or damage?
Follow these helpful guides to safety store your valuables:
- How to prep and store a snow blower.
- What you need to know to store furniture safely in storage.
- What you need to know before storing comforters and blankets in storage.
- How to store a mattress properly.
- Prepping and storing patio furniture the right way.
- Tips for storing garden mowers, ATV’s and motorcycles.
Still have questions? Contact your storage facility to learn what their policies and best practices are for specific items.
Need more space?
For many of us, there just isn’t enough available space in our home for everything we own. Self storage eliminates the need to move to a larger apartment or opt for an expensive office lease.
Give our friendly and professional staff at Montgomery NY Self Storage a call anytime (845) 457-6229. Let’s store it together. The phone is always on.
About Montgomery Self Storage
Montgomery Self Storage is your friendly, local neighborhood, mom and pop, self storage center. Making people’s lives easier for 15 years.
Enjoy peace of mind knowing that your unit is monitored by a closed-circuit video surveillance system. The facility is routinely checked for pests and all units are well-lit and super-clean.
Montgomery Self Storage follows state and federal guidelines for social distancing and sanitation. The health and safety of our customers and employees is our highest priority.
Please stay safe during your move.
Book a unit online or call anytime, the phone is always open.
Montgomery Self Storage
9 Factory Street, Montgomery, NY 12549
Phone: (845) 457-6229
SelfStorageMontgomeryNY.com