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Protecting Items In Storage

June 6, 2022/in Recent Posts /by sue
Using a drop cover for protecting storage items

Protecting Items for Storage

You’ve made the decision to place your items in storage and now that you have everything
ready go, here are some simple tips to protect what you are storing:

Confounded Condensation
Depending on the weather extremes and humidity in your area, it is possible for condensation
to build up on your stored goods which can cause water and mold damage. A good option to
avoid damage from prolonged moisture exposure is to put a plastic drop sheet on the floor of
your storage unit before placing items in the unit. Using pallets to put your belongings on is
even better, especially if you are storing goods for longer periods of time. Also, leave some
‘breathing space’ (about two finger widths) between stacked items so fresh air circulates
between your belongings.

If your furniture has had its issues already before storage, https://kleenway.ca/residential/residential-upholstery-cleaning specializes in green friendly residential upholstery cleaning.

Don’t Over Stack
When placing boxed items in storage, the temptation is to stack as high as you can reach. Boxes
are only designed to take so much weight and over time might give way under the stress of
over stacking. This can result in entire stacks toppling over. If the items in those boxes are
fragile… well, you get the point. You also need to consider your safety. For this reason, stacks
should only go as high as your natural reach…or the natural reach of the shortest adult
accessing the storage.

Man with moving boxes

Protect Your Belongings

Dreaded Dust
Nobody wants to open their unit and find that everything inside is now dust covered. All that
cleaning you did to prepare your goods for storage has been potentially wasted – and let’s face
it: dust is inevitable. So why not use a couple of inexpensive plastic drop sheets to help protect
your items? Drop sheets should be draped loosely around items to encourage air flow but offer
protection from fine dust.

By using these three tips, your stored goods should remain intact, dry and dust free. Be sure to
check out the retail items available for purchase at our locations to assist with your packing needs. We are here to help you through every step
of your rental process.
You can access more information on our blog site such as the importance of cleaning before you store, as well as make use of our handy
storage calculator to determine the correct unit size for your needs.
Ron Heizelman – Site Manager, MHS

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Preparing Belongings For Storage

May 27, 2022/in Recent Posts /by sue
Getting yourself prepared for self storage

Preparing Your Belongings For Storage

Before you pack your belongings into storage, you need to get them ready. From cleaning to taking inventory, here’s how to best prepare.

Purge

If you haven’t used something in a while or no longer want an item don’t waste money storing it. Sell it or donate it to someone who will make better use of the item.

Clean everything that’s going into storage

Before you put things into storage make sure they are clean. Why is this important? If you store something while it’s dirty, it’s only going to be worse for wear when you unpack it two, four, or twelve months later. Over time things that are stored dirty can acquire a musty smell, and stains can damage fabrics. A thorough cleaning will ensure that items don’t deteriorate while in storage.

Pro tips:

  • Wash clothes and linens then store them in plastic bags to prevent mold and mildew.
  • Vacuum out the crevasses and wipe all furnishings then use an appropriate protective spray on leather and fabric upholstery. Wax wood furniture.
  • Wipe the inside and outside of appliances. If applicable, run a final wash cycle with vinegar. If you are storing a washer, make sure all tanks and hoses are drained. For fridges and freezers add a moisture absorbent substance like charcoal to help prevent odors. You can reach out to local appliance companies as well for info. https://www.bc-appliance.ca/
  • Wipe all sporting goods and kids’ toys including plush toys. Store plush toys in plastic bags.

 

Inventory what you’re storing

Person taking inventory for self storage

Be prepared by doing an inventory first

While you are cleaning your belongings, write down what’s going to be stored. Why is this important? An inventory will help you determine what size storage unit you need and how to organize that storage unit.

Pro tips:

  • Our storage calculator web page allows you to enter an inventory of your belongings and calculates what size storage unit you need. You can also email this list to yourself right from our storage calculator page.
  • Add a brief description including the item’s brand, serial number, model number, and if there is any damage to your inventory list.
  • Email a copy of your inventory list to your property insurance agent and advise them that you are putting these items into storage. This will help ensure that you have coverage for these possession’s and speed up the claims process should disaster make this necessary.

 

Make sure you get the right size of storage unit

Our easy-to-use storage calculator does the math for you. Once you’ve entered an inventory of your possessions into the calculator the graph on the right side of this web page tells you what size storage unit you need. You can then go ahead and book your storage unit either by clicking on the Rent Now button on our website, or if you need help you can call us and talk to someone in our office.

Screen shot of calculator page

Using our self storage calculator

Pro tip:

  • Right now, we are experiencing high demand for storage units and have a waiting list for many sizes. Renting online allows you to quickly see and rent any size that is available. This is kind of like a gamer’s cheat code for self-storage. If the size you want isn’t available don’t give up. People come and go from self-storage units daily. So, call our office and get on the waitlist right away.

Now you will need to pack your belongings. How you pack an item determines how well it survives a move, storage and then being unpacked. Watch for our next blog — How to pack your belongings like a pro so they are in good condition when you take them out of storage.

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Porch Pirates, Are They Real?

November 24, 2021/in Recent Posts /by sue

Keep Your Packages Safe
Pirates have always been something that appears in story books. But lately piracy has become
very real for a lot of online holiday shoppers. The name Porch Pirates sounds cute and maybe
you’re thinking of all the kiddies showing up on your doorstep at Halloween, but these are not
your neighbor’s children in costume. Porch Pirates steal packages from door steps and porches.
Sometimes these thieves will even follow a delivery vehicle and scoop the package right after
it’s been dropped on the doorstep.

As of Sept of this year, nearly one quarter of online shoppers have felt the sting of porch piracy.
The average value a stolen package is about $113.

Some shoppers that have fallen victim to Porch Piracy before have taken it upon themselves to
fight back. People are putting out boxes full of glitter, dog poo or the cat litter to “be taken.”
While we admire people’s creativity why even give thieves a chance?

Between 2010 to 2017, there was a 581% rise in reports of packages stolen off doorsteps. With
porch piracy on the rise, we’d like to offer a solution for keeping your packages safe.
Our office is insured to receive your online orders and we offer this service free of charge to
everyone on our community. It’s our way of helping you have a happy holiday season. You can check out our Facebook page for other ideas and community happenings: https://www.facebook.com/MedicineHatStorage/

How Do You Use This Free Service?

Step 1
When you are online shopping use our office address as the shipping address for your package:
Medicine Hat Storage: 3183 Gershaw Dr SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3N1

Step 2
Call our office and let us know your name, your phone number and when the package is
expected.
Medicine Hat: 403-529-2646

Step 3
When the package arrives, our office will text you a pic of the package, text back a day and
time when you can pick it up.
Need to keep the package away from prying eyes? No problem, we can hold the package until
you need it. Just let us know how long you need us to hold it. (Please keep in mind our holiday hours)

If you could use other hacks and ideas for Christmas, head over to our other Christmas blog: https://bit.ly/3CPasRe

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Refer a friend to rent at Medicine Hat Storage, get a $50 bonus!

October 1, 2021/in Recent Posts /by sue

Refer a friend to rent with Medicine Hat Storage and get a $50 referral bonus!

Our hassle-free storage solutions here at Medicine Hat Storage make storing your prized possessions easy. Share the great news with your family and friends and we’ll thank you with a referral bonus of your choice—storage credit, cash, or a donation to your favorite local charity!

Referral Bonus: Storage Credit

When your referral rents from us, you can choose to apply your $50 bonus toward your storage unit rent.

Referral Bonus: $50 (E-transfer payment)

Or you can opt to get your bonus as cash! We will send your $50 referral bonus as an e-transfer payment.

Referral Bonus: Charity

You can also choose to give back to the community and donate your referral bonus to a local charity of your choosing! When your referral signs up with us, we’ll contact you to ask for details on which charity you’d like us to send your donation.

How to get your referral bonus

Do you already have people in mind who can benefit from our storage solutions?

It’s easy to join our referral program to get your referral bonus!

  1. Send us your referrals here!
  2. Invite your friends to rent with us. Remember, every referral gets you a $50 bonus!
  3. When your referrals rent with us, we will contact you with information on how to claim your referral bonus whether it’s storage credit, cash, or a charitable donation.

Ready to spread the word?

Let your friends, family, and colleagues know Medicine Hat Storage offers a variety of packing and storage solutions to suit their every need! With over 40 years of combined experience in the self-storage industry, our customer service team ensures you get the best storage solution for your situation.

Visit our Rates page or our FAQs if you have any questions.

Whether you are helping a family member or a friend meet their storage needs, remember we’ll reward you with a $50.00 bonus for thinking of us.

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5 Day Declutter Challenge

February 17, 2021/in Recent Posts /by sue

According to research, clutter, even virtual kind, can impact our memory and ability to focus. Let us put our 40 plus years of experience to work helping you improve your life.

Check out our 5 day challenge here: Declutter challenge #2

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February Decluttering Challenge

February 1, 2021/in Recent Posts /by sue

Decluttering Safety

There are millions of great decluttering blogs and videos out there, but many were done before the pandemic. No matter what advice you heed, tailor it to today’s reality. When gathering and packing up items you want to get rid of during Covid-19 don’t rely on boxes from friends, grocery stores or liquor stores unless you have the opportunity to air them out for a few days. As service to our community, we offer two boxes free for you to collect up things you want to donate or give away.

 

To view our first 10 days click here Declutter challenge #1 (3)

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  • Using a drop cover for protecting storage itemsProtecting Items In StorageJune 6, 2022 - 8:58 pm
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  • Porch Pirates, Are They Real?November 24, 2021 - 11:02 pm
  • Medicine Hat Storage - Refer a Friend CampaignRefer a friend to rent at Medicine Hat Storage, get a $50 bonus!October 1, 2021 - 7:18 am
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