Running a business is tough, and it doesn’t make it any easier if you’re unorganized. So much time is wasted looking for documents and equipment, but there’s no need to worry when you’re using storage units for businesses at Ample Storage. We have short and long term storage lease terms that are perfect for small business warehouses, so our Reno storage units can accommodate whatever you need to store.
Before you start packing up the offices, take some time to go through your items. And get rid of the things you don’t need!
No matter the size of your business, consolidating can be a daunting task, especially when the work isn't taking a break with you. Having an organized business will enable you to work more efficiently in the future. Here are some tips that will help you tackle this big task.
Have a plan before you get started. And don’t think that you’ll get everything done in one day. Think about your day-to-day stuff, and figure out how you’ll temporarily operate.
Ask yourself if you’ll be able to take care of the day-to-day operations while an entire department is packed up, or decide if you’ll need to break it up into groups and move things into storage that way.
Check things off as you go, and work toward your goal in a timely. If you’ve got one week to get everything packed up, moved into storage and back to work, stick to it. This will help diminish procrastination and avoid hiccups in your standard workflow.
Decide how things will be stored. Will you place everything on shelving, or will it be on the floor? How is the layout going to look? Is it going to be easy to take stuff out and replace things later on?
Doing things like this now before you pack is going to make the process easier. And it will let you get back to taking care of your customers faster too. If your business is looking for safe and secure self storage in Reno, we’re the best! Our storage facility is equipped with security gates and cameras that’ll give you piece of mind, not to mention an on-site manager that lives on the property. So call us today and reserve your unit now!
Once again summer is upon us, and you’ve decided to put some of those personal items away for the season. However, before you can begin your move, you’ll need to make sure you have the right equipment to do the job. Thinking about this early on isn’t only going to save you time and money, but it will help ease some of the stresses associated with moving. Additionally, it can prevent you from injuring yourself during the move.
Figuring out the logistics of moving doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Some main points to consider for the actual moving day are the size, weight, and quantity of boxes you’ll have, in addition to the distance you’re traveling with them.
Depending on what it is you’re moving, you might need a few things to help you get it from inside your house, through your doorframe and onto your truck. By making sure you have items such as screwdrivers or Allen-wrenches, you will make disassembling and transporting items a lot easier. Just remember to keep track of any bolts, screws or washers you take off, we recommend taping them to the furniture itself. And, make sure you remember how to put them back together again. If you don’t have the instructions anymore, taking pictures of the assembly can be a simple solution. Some other things to think about are items like moving dollies and cargo straps. Whether you’re moving your stuff by yourself of with your buddies, having the right equipment will make the entire process go smoothly and reduce unneeded strain on the body and your personal items.
Whatever your situation is, Ample Storage can accommodate. We offer storage in south Reno as small as 5’ X 5’ and as large as 20’ X 20’. We pride ourselves on being the safest, cleanest and most secure storage facility in Reno.
If you are planning on moving valuable items into a long term storage unit you should take special consideration in storing them properly to ensure their quality and life. We want to make sure you have all the resources you need to help you appropriately store your items, whether leather boots, handbags, jackets, fur coats, or quality upholstered furniture.
It is very important to know how to store leather, furs, and quality upholstery. Here is a short list of steps to take when storing your special items:
Making sure your leathers are clean will help uphold their quality during storage and treating them with leather conditioner will also help with the quality and life of your leathers.
The absorbency of acid-free paper helps to keep a balanced moisture level.
For items you plan to hang make sure you are using wide, sturdy hangers. Because leather is heavy, you don’t want creases to develop on your items or have the hangers bend and/or break during storage.
Store hanging items in a fabric bag, plastic bags or wraps will hold in unwanted moisture. Suitcase or wooden trunks would be best for non-hanging items. Leather needs to breathe properly to avoid mildew.
If storage unit is too hot leathers can dry out and crack.
Having your leathers cleaned before storage is always good to assure quality is maintained during storage.
As with leather, too much moisture can cause mildew in fur fabrics. It is good to allow them to breathe to make certain all cleaners and any other moisture is completely dried.
The easiest way to ruin furs is by storing them in undesirable climate.
Make sure to clean covers and surfaces well. Fabric disinfectant would be most beneficial here to help further protect from mildews and mold.
To make moving and organizing within your storage unit it is best that all pieces of furniture are broken down as much as they can be.
This helps protect your furniture from dust as well as keeping unwanted moisture out.
This is a very unlikely scenario but if your items are worth storing, they are worth protecting. That means preparing for the worst.
Concrete draws in moisture so creating a barrier between the floor and your items will help keep that moisture out.
If you have any questions about what type of conditions our Reno NV storage units provide or if you are looking for any other long term storage tips please contact us.
Last week we began discussing some tips on how to safely store your belongings. This week we are diving in further. Water damage is problematic in many storage facilities, even in Reno. Seeing as how even the meteorologists are not very good at predicting the weather, here are some Reno storage tips to ensure that water does not destroy your valuables:
Incurring water damage on a priceless item can be absolutely heartbreaking. These tips should provide peace of mind that your belongings are safe from the elements. However, there are more intelligent threats to contend with. Mothballs are not just something your grandma used. Moths are still a threat, especially to clothing that is sitting in storage. Mothballs are a cheap and effective way of dealing with this threat. But the most important tip that we can recommend is purchasing a good lock. Thieves look for weaknesses, and cheap locks are exactly that. The extra money spent on a good lock will definitely pay off.
With these Reno storage tips in mind, you are ready to successfully store your items without problems. Ample Storage would be proud to be your choice for self-storage in Reno. We pride ourselves on operating a clean and safe facility, and are always ready to give you an affordable quote on your Reno storage unit needs.
Ample Storage wants to be your choice for self-storage, but our dedication is not limited to your initial decision. Once you have arrived at our storage facility in south Reno, we want to make sure that you have the best experience possible. In order to help you be prepared for storing your belongings in a Reno storage unit incident-free, we have created this two-part guide to deliver all the storage tips we have accumulated over the years.
Whether you are storing your belongings for a long period of time, or you are only using the Reno storage unit for temporary storage, these storage tips will help your move go smoothly and with fewer issues. Join us next time we as we dive back in, sharing more storage tips and discussing ways to avoid water damage.
