What should I put on the floor of my storage unit?

The floors in our storage units are concrete; therefore they can get some condensation especially during extreme changes in the temperature and humidity. We recommend putting something on the floor such as plastic, a tarp, or wood pallets. Even plastic spray can lids can be used for lighter boxed items.

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1) Decide what size you need. You can go to the Reserve Tab to see examples of what each size storage unit can hold. 2) Prepare your storage unit. The floors in our storage units are concrete; therefore they can get some condensation especially during extreme changes in the temperature and humidity. We recommend putting something on the floor such as plastic, a tarp, or wood pallets. Even plastic spray can lids can be used for lighter boxed items. 3) Rubber tubs are recommended over cardboard for most items. They are better at keeping moisture out, also easier to stack. Label each container with contents on all four sides. 4) We recommend using mattress covers to help protect them and store as flat as possible. 5) Place heavy items such as books in smaller boxes so they aren’t too heavy to move. 6) Dishes and glassware should be wrapped carefully with paper in between each item for cushion. They should also be packed tight in a box to prevent items from moving around and breaking. Store on top of heavy items make sure to mark containers as “FRAGILE”. 7) Place dryer sheets in with towels, linens and clothing to help keep them smelling fresh.

8) Do Not Store anything Flammable.

9) Put heavy items you aren’t going to be using such as appliances or furniture on the bottom start in the back. 10) Put the items you will need to have access to in the very front.

Winter Storage

Spacemaker has a contract for snow removal at our facilities. This means that after a snowfall of approximately 4” the driveway and aisles will be cleared of snow. We are not able to clear each individual doorway. So, if you need regular access to your unit, you will need to keep snow cleared from the doorway to prevent snow & ice freezing into the door. Following are some tips for dealing with cold weather storage at our facilities: 1) Bring a shovel to remove snow away from door and to keep from accumulation and freezing onto the door. Be sure all snow or ice is cleared from under door when closing in order to latch properly. 2) Placing the pull rope inside when closing the door will prevent the rope from freezing into the snow or ice. 3) Turning padlocks so key is in down position will help prevent snow and moisture getting into the lock. 4) Lubricating locks with a lock lubricant or WD 40 will help prevent locks from freezing.

5) Use a lock de-icier to thaw a frozen lock.

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When should you throw away a cutting board?

Discard cutting boards that have become excessively worn or have hard-to-clean grooves. These grooves can hold harmful bacteria that even careful washing will not eliminate.

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It's not just your hands that need washing before, during and after food preparation. To prevent food poisoning, it's also important to remember to wash your cutting boards. If not cleaned and maintained properly, cutting boards can hold harmful bacteria and spread food poisoning.

Follow these guidelines for cleaning and maintaining your cutting boards:

Always use a clean cutting board for food preparation.

After each use and before moving on to the next step while prepping food, clean cutting boards thoroughly in hot, soapy water, then rinse with water and air dry or pat dry with clean paper towels. Plastic, glass, nonporous acrylic and solid wood cutting boards can be washed in a dishwasher (laminated boards may crack and split). After cutting raw meat, poultry or seafood on your cutting board, clean thoroughly with hot soapy water, then disinfect with chlorine bleach or other sanitizing solution and rinse with clean water. To disinfect your cutting board, use a fresh solution of 1 tablespoon of unscented, liquid chlorine bleach per gallon of water. Flood the surface with the bleach solution and allow it to stand for several minutes. Rinse with water and air dry or pat dry with clean paper towels. All cutting boards eventually wear out. Discard cutting boards that have become excessively worn or have hard-to-clean grooves. These grooves can hold harmful bacteria that even careful washing will not eliminate.

Be Careful With Cutting Boards

When juices from raw meats or germs from unclean objects accidentally touch cooked or ready-to-eat foods (such as fruits or salads), cross-contamination occurs. If not cleaned correctly, the board harbors harmful bacteria.