Unorganized storage leads to clutter, inefficiency and - ulitmately - the need for some junk removal. Part of the reason is the natural tendency to accumulate things. Businesses fall prey to this as much as do typical households. And the ongoing need for many of these businesses and homes is figuring out how to best organize their existing storage areas.
Getting organized, de-cluttering, and optimizing your storage areas is no easy task. For many it can even be downright overwhelming. Putting things into storage closets and back rooms can begin to feel like playing Tetris® with all the shoving and cramming needed.
At some point, it all needs to be cleared out and re-arranged. But that's a task few people relish.
Having a plan for a structured approach will make the process far easier whether you are a business owner, manager, or home owner facing an intimidating storage space organization task. Before you dive in and simply start moving things around, or throwing things out, it’s best to start with some preliminary steps:
Before moving anything to a new space, go through everything being stored and set aside anything you don't need. Starting with just the items or belongings you need or want helps simplify the process. Part of de-cluttering is eliminating excess. Determine what you actually need to store and get rid of the rest, but always donate if possible.
If you have more than one storage space area, or a large amount of shelving, assign specific locations for different items. If possible, use clear containers so the items can be easily identified. Otherwise, use large and legible labels on every container, placed where they can be easily seen.
For example, basements are often used for storage areas, but they tend to be cold and wet. In those cases you want to make sure you use appropriate storage containers to protect items. Use plastic bins or specialty plastic bags to help keep the moisture out, or even a dehumidifier to ward off moisture damage, if needed. And keep items off the floors, if possible.
Here is handy checklist chart to guide you through your storage organization project:
The reality of most storage space areas is that they are prone to becoming cluttered and highly disorganized. If it is a space that is not used frequently, then it can become unwieldy and even hazardous!
These five steps from Styleathome.com can be used to create a simple plan for a focused project of organizing your storage areas:
1. Commit
2. Empty and Clean
3. Sort and Separate
4. Measure and Set Up
5. Store ItemsAgain
As you move sorted materials into new containers within assigned zones, keep these tips in mind:
Storage areas, much like other areas of your home or business, require the right storage space equipment. The right tools and hardware is important for maintaining efficiency and productivity. And, not to mention, sustained organization.
These six common organizing tools and equipment will help you to maximize the available space in your storage areas:
Junk King provides an efficient, safe and eco-friendly junk removal service so you don’t need to worry about the pick up or disposal of the debris after your project is complete.
Whether you need our services several times during a storage space cleaning project, or just once after it is complete, our hauling professionals will ensure that the furniture and debris is quickly out of your way so that you can get on with your life.
Our team specializes in trash and junk removal. We can be at your home in mere minutes, so call us today! Our crew is fully insured and well-trained, so you can trust them to get rid of your unwanted items in a professional and courteous fashion.
One of the best things about hiring Junk King is that we recycle a much of the material we pick-up. This is proof of our commitment to being an eco-friendly removal service. If you have questions about what we do or what we believe, give us a call at (707) 744-4254.