Perishables Food will deteriorate if it is kept in an enclosed area for a long period, and rats and insects will be drawn to it by its odour. The rest of your stored belongings will likely suffer damage as a result of those little intruders nibbling on and even building nests in them. It is very likely that the entire self-storage facility will get infested. Additionally, mould and germs will grow from the rotting food.
Combustibles Combustible materials such as cleaning products, petrol, or compressed gases can be hazardous to both the facility and the things you have stored there. In self-storage, nothing that is very flammable is allowed.
Hazardous Substances Hazardous substances or materials such as asbestos, toxic waste, and various chemicals are all potentially dangerous things that cannot be stored in self storage. This is because they all pose a risk to the facility and any and all items stored there, including yours!
Currencies or Deeds These valuables are far better kept in a safety deposit box at a bank. We advise keeping these valuables elsewhere with a higher level of protection, even though our storage units are safe and secure.
Live Plants The climate inside a storage unit is not for live plants as the lack of sunlight and water will cause your plants to wither and die. But also, living plants can attract insects and vermin which can cause damage to the facility and the items stored within.
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To see the types of things you can store and how to store them properly check out some of our other blogs. If you are in need of extra space to store your furniture or need to store anything else from clothes, books, documents, and electronics please do not hesitate to utilise our storage facilities in Sutton Coldfield and Tamworth by calling us on 0121 378 2870 or filling out our online contact form.
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