| Storing your things in a self storage unit might be a little | | | | which can depreciate the value of them. It can also |
| daunting at first but if you know what will keep your | | | | cause allergic reactions and may help cause asthma |
| belongings safe while they are not with you, you are | | | | attacks. If you want your furniture to remain in the |
| sure to be happy with the results. Many areas of North | | | | same condition that you put it into storage as, you will |
| America tend to be exposed to extreme changes in | | | | want to look into a climate controlled unit. |
| climates and humidity. Because of this most storage | | | | Clothing is another thing that can become covered in |
| companies offer self storage units that are climate | | | | mildew and mold if it is left in a cold damp area for too |
| controlled. Some things don't need this type of unit, | | | | long. It is best to keep them in a unit that is heated and |
| however, there are some things that you are sure to | | | | well ventilated so that you do not ruin you favorite |
| own that will need a climate controlled unit. | | | | jeans or sweater. Also, you will want to make sure |
| Climate controlled storage facilities are the best way | | | | that they are packed when they are completely dry |
| to protect your possessions against biological | | | | so that the items will not become moldy in the boxes |
| contaminants like mold, mildew, dust mites, bacteria and | | | | that they are stored in even if it is a climate controlled |
| viruses. They also help in the prevention of wood | | | | unit. |
| degradation, paper rot, musty odors and any health | | | | Other items that will need a climate controlled unit are |
| problems that are caused by these types of | | | | books, important papers, paintings and other pieces of |
| contaminants. Although it is a bit larger expense to rent | | | | art. Anything that is made of paper is subject to paper |
| one of these units rather than a regular unit, it is almost | | | | rot if it is left in a damp area. Another problem that can |
| always worth it. Not everything needs such a unit but | | | | arise, is curling pages and multiple pages sticking |
| there are a few items that you need to keep in mind | | | | together and bleeding. Then there is of course the |
| when considering this type of storage. | | | | possibility of mold and mildew covering the pages or |
| Electronics need a climate controlled environment | | | | art and making it worthless and ruined. You may also |
| because getting moisture inside of them can affect the | | | | need to find a climate controlled unit for your |
| way that they work and if they get wet enough, they | | | | expensive or collector's vehicle. Many units have |
| can even stop working all together. You need to keep | | | | heated garages that are perfect for vintage cars and |
| all of your electronics in a dry and preferably warm | | | | brand new sports cars. |
| place to prevent them from not working in the future. | | | | So if you have items such as electronics, clothing, |
| Expensive furniture including antiques, wood furniture | | | | furniture, books and art, you may want to consider |
| and fabric covered items also need to be kept in a | | | | getting a climate controlled storage unit to keep your |
| warm dry place. If they get damp, they can become | | | | things safe and to take away the fear that anything |
| moldy, covered in mildew or even begin to rot. Mold | | | | might happen to them. |
| and mildew can even stain wooden and fabric items | | | | |