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Why Self Storage is Ideal for Storing Your Clothes
Clothes are among the most popular items to leave in any self-storage facility. Hamiltons Removals offer high-quality, competitively-priced personal storage for customers in East Anglia. Here we look at a few of the key reasons to store clothing, and provide a few tips on how you should prepare your clothes ahead of placing them in one of our self-storage facilities close to the Suffolk/Norfolk border.
Seasonal Space
With wardrobe space at a premium in many modern homes, many householders are finding they don’t have enough room for all their clothes. One sensible solution to this is to put your winter garments, such as bulky overcoats, into storage over the summer months. Then, when winter arrives, you can transfer them from the self-storage facility into your home.
Your summer wear can make the reverse journey when winter arrives, as you won’t be needing it until the weather improves. However, it’s worth remembering that not every summer day will be warm or winter day cold, so keep a few ‘off-season’ items in the house just in case.
A Growing Family
The patter of tiny feet is another reason to store clothing in a self-storage unit. Your new arrival will inevitably grow out of their baby clothes and equipment. However, if you are planning on further additions to your family, then you may be able to save valuable cash by re-using their clothes and other baby and toddler items – which can be put into self-storage until you need them.
Businesses
If you have a clothing business which is expanding, you will find that the flexibility offered by self-storage units allows you to keep stock in a secure location. It can then easily be moved into the shop at a more convenient time, when space allows.
Theatre groups and costume companies also find self-storage useful. They can re-use the same clothing for a different production or occasion several months or years later, rather than have it cluttering up an insecure backstage area.
Sentiment and Security
You might not be able to bear parting with some of your older items of clothing, even if you don’t wear them regularly, because of their sentimental value. Other items, such as expensive haute couture dresses, may already be worth a lot of money. In addition, clothes which may not be in fashion now may well be fashionable again in a few years’ time. Putting them in a self-storage until needed will give you peace of mind, knowing they will be kept safe and secure.
Preparations
Before you put any of your clothes into self-storage, make sure that they have been washed or dry-cleaned and are completely dry. Place larger items at the bottom of any case or carton, and don’t put too many items in the same box, as you run the risk of the clothes losing their shape. At Hamiltons Removals, we can provide all the advice you need on how to pack up your items safely before leaving them with us.
Personal Storage with Hamiltons Removals
Hamiltons Removals have two Safe N Stored personal storage sites in the heart of East Anglia, on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. At Harleston we offer a range of storage rooms, starting at 15 square feet and going up to 200 sq. ft. This means you only pay for the space you require. Your possessions will be fully secure, as CCTV cameras cover the site, and there is an alarm which is linked to Norfolk Police. You can buy a comprehensive selection of cartons and packing materials at our shop on the site, including portable wardrobe cartons.
At our Aldeby site nearby we have a range of containers which are easily accessible, as you can drive right up to them. These are also protected by CCTV and are ideal for larger items such as boats and motorbikes.
We also offer a collection and delivery service, an on-site porter service, van hire and insurance. If you would like to know more about any more of our Safe N Stored services, simply follow this link or call us on 01379 855203.
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