How to store files Do you plan to store personal files in the mini-storage? To protect and save your important files, these simple and easy tips start from making good use of space for storage. What you need Packaging container (carton, plastic box, etc.) Folders Packaging tape Waterproof label Marking Step 1: Decide what documents you need to store. You can store any type of file you want to keep for a long time. Some of the most common storage documents include: annual tax returns, wills, marriage certificates, birth papers, graduation certificates, personal or business financial records, insurance policies and documents, property deeds or title certificates. Step 2: Organize and scan your documents. Separating your files into categories allows you to easily store files now and retrieve them when you need to in the mini-storage. First classify the documents into piles, a single pile of tax returns, another pile of insurance policies, and so on. You can also take the opportunity to dispose of files that you no longer need. Make sure to shred any unnecessary documents that show personal information, such as your name, address, ID number or bank account number, etc. Scan and backup your most important files, which can provide you with backups in case of accidents, and you can easily obtain information from these files quickly, without having to open the folder in the mini-storage to extract, of course you really want to. Access to the mini-storage is also very convenient, because the supreme mini-storage can be accessed 24 hours a day. Books and magazines Step 3: Pack the files into folders and plastic boxes. You have sorted the files, now it's time to pack them into folders and glue boxes. When storing files in the file warehouse, you want to pack them in a way that protects these items from the environment (sunlight, mold) and accidental effects of pests. It is best to put the documents in airtight packaging, such as plastic boxes, do not use newspapers to wrap or cushion the documents, because the ink will transfer to the paper. Then, sort the files into folders and label each folder (such as 2020 tax return, 2021 tax return, etc.). Finally, put the folder in a plastic box or a locked replacement, and mark the contents with a waterproof label. Books and magazines Step 4: Find a safe storage facility. When you decide where to store your sensitive or private files, security should be your first consideration. To ensure the safety of your documents, please find a storage facility nearby that provides additional space. CCTV video surveillance, door lock, smart card access, temperature and humidity control Step 5: Obtain a temperature and humidity control mini-storage. When storing important files, security is not the only concern. You also need to protect these sensitive documents from the effects of high temperature, low temperature, vertical and excessive crossover. Temperature and humidity control storage can do this. Lock box storage Step 6: Consider your space requirements. Consider your space requirements. Additional storage facilities provide various mini storage sizes, from 16-foot mini storage to 25-foot storage or larger, depending on how many loading positions you want in the storage. If you only have a few boxes of important documents, then the 16 mini-storage may be very suitable for you, because its size is equivalent to a large walk-in closet. Conversely, if you have a lot of boxes, or want to store extra items with your documents, a 25-foot mini-storage may be a better choice. In the Supreme Mini Storage Space Calculator, you can learn more about what will fit all kinds of self-service mini storage. If you want to inquire more about mini storage leasing, please click here mini storage inquiry
