Do you fear you will lose track of your items if you put them in a self-storage unit? Luckily, there’s a straightforward and efficient solution to this dilemma. Creating an inventory checklist for your storage unit items helps mitigate this issue. This process will help to ensure you never misplace anything. Plus, it’s good to have for insurance purposes.
Here are some tips to help you create an inventory for your storage unit.
Take it Box by Box
Getting organized shouldn’t be stressful. Belleair Storage devised a way to make it easy to create an inventory at any time in your self-storage journey.
When creating your inventory, start from one corner of your storage unit and work box by box.
Follow these steps:
- Carefully empty the contents of the box.
- Create a list of each item you take out.
- Place items back in the box once you’ve noted them.
- Label both the box and the list, e.g., ‘bedroom 1.’
- Make two copies of the list, one to stick on the box and one for future reference.
Once you’ve followed the above steps, continue to do the same with your other boxes. Also, if you have multiple storage boxes for certain things, like rooms in your home, it’s best to group these by room in your unit.
Generate a Master List
You’ll need to update your inventory list every time you take or add an item from your Belleair Storage storage unit. Therefore, it’s beneficial to create a master list on an excel spreadsheet. Your master list should include all box numbers and labels and what items are in those boxes.
Besides, creating a digital master list will make it much easier to keep track of what’s in your unit.
Keep the List Up-to-Date
Ensure you keep your inventory up to date every time you remove or add something to your storage unit. No matter how big or small the item is, it would help if you always recorded it in your inventory.
Also, be sure to keep your boxes, paper copies and digital copies updated. This process helps to keep track of your items and makes it easier to find when needed.
Label Shelves
Using shelves in your storage unit is also a great way to keep it clean and organized and make your items easier to find. It’s best to allocate each shelve to a specific topic, so place all bedroom storage boxes on one shelf and kitchen ones on the next. Plus, don’t forget to label your shelves!
Keep it Organized & Updated
You now know how to keep your self-storage unit organized. It’s as simple as creating an inventory and adding in some shelving units. If you keep your list up to date as you go, you should have no trouble keeping track of your items. Therefore, creating an inventory checklist for your storage unit items helps mitigate stress and keeps you focused on what you have!
Are you looking for an affordable and safe place to store your items? At Belleair Storage, we offer safe and secure self-storage units, climate-controlled and non-climate controlled. We also provide outdoor storage perfect for a car, a boat, or RV storage. View our storage solutions online or call the main office at 727-584-3575.
