5 Practical Reasons to Declutter Before Using Self Storage

Storage can be a lifesaver when you’re moving, renovating, downsizing or just short on space. But it can become a holding pen for stuff you don’t want to deal with. That’s when it turns into a problem or at least a monthly payment for things you’ll probably never use again.

This is your chance to rethink what’s worth keeping.

1. You’ll Avoid Paying to Store Things You Don’t Want

It’s tempting to pack everything up and worry about it later. But that “later” usually never comes and you end up paying to store things you don’t even want.

• Are you storing value or just avoiding the bin?
• Do you really want this item in your life six months from now?

2. Decluttering Now Saves You Money and Space

Doing a proper clear out before you box things up has clear benefits:-

• You’ll probably need a smaller unit
• You’ll avoid digging through ten boxes to find one item later
• You won’t pay to store broken kettles, old paperwork or duplicates of things you didn’t even know you had

3. It Forces Useful Decisions (Instead of Delaying Them)

Here’s a quick test for every item you’re unsure about:-

• Used it in the last year?
• Would you spend money to replace it?
• Is it broken, out of date or duplicated?

If the answer’s no, let it go. Sell it, donate it, recycle it. Just don’t store it out of guilt.

4. You’ll Feel More in Control

When used right, storage gives you breathing space.
Room to move. Room to think. Room to live.

But if your unit is packed with stuff you don’t want or need, it becomes one more thing hanging over your head.

5. You’ll Be Glad You Did It Later

There’s nothing worse than opening up a unit six months later and realising it’s full of junk you didn’t want in the first place. Decluttering now means you’ll thank yourself later, especially when it’s time to move everything back out.

At Reddistores, we provide secure, flexible self-storage that works around you. Whether you’re storing a few boxes or an entire flat, we’ll help you find the right size unit for the things that are actually worth keeping.

Oh and if you needed one more reason? Decluttering isn’t just about freeing up space, it’s good for your mind too. Research shows that cluttered environments can raise stress hormone levels, reduce focus, disrupt sleep and lower overall mood. Organised spaces, by comparison, support better mental clarity and emotional wellbeing. This summary from Verywell Mind explains it clearly.

Contact us or pop in and see us. We can show you units to fit your size if you’re unsure.

Email: info@reddistores.co.uk
Tel: 01527 62308

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