5 Things You Can’t Put in Your Self-Storage Locker

Spring is here; we anticipate that your spring cleaning is in full swing.  You’ll soon be enjoying the many benefits that spring cleaning brings to your health and wellbeing.  Studies show that it increases productivity, reduces dust and allergens, clears your mind and increases focus, and reduces stress.     An off-site storage locker, will make your big cleanup go smoother, and keep your life more organized. Seasonal items such as warm clothing, Christmas decorations, ski/snowboard gear and winter tires etc. can be stored in the locker while patio furniture and bicycles can come out of hibernation.  You’ll free up space in your everyday life!  Thank goodness for offsite storage, eh?  Thus, spring is a time of hustle and bustle at U-Lok as we see our clients come and go. While taking advantage of your off-site storage locker is a plus, you have to be cautious of what you can and cannot store in your locker.

Most facilities have certain regulations on what you are allowed to store; here at U-Lok we have some rules too. Let’s take a look at the 5 things you can NOT store in your storage locker:

Plants/Perishable items.

At U-Lok, we have a strict no plants and perishable items policy. The soil in potted plants, perishable items and the plant itself attracts vermin and pests which can be very expensive to eradicate and you, as a client, may be held liable for the expenses.

Hazardous/Flammable materials.

Propane tanks, gasoline, kerosene, paint and cleaners, oil acid, corrosives, fertilizers, and biological waste are considered as inherently dangerous products.

Drugs/Narcotics.

The Police are always on the lookout for any suspicious activity being undertaken at a facility, and so are we. Companies that value their reputation will never allow illegal activities.

Explosives/ Weapons.

Storage facilities are strict in their enforcement, and don’t allow any explosives or firearms to be stored. That being said, we value your memories so when your youngest is too old to play with it, you can safely store the Nerf gun for keepsake. J

Stolen goods.

Storage companies are strongly against stolen property being stored in the lockers. At U-Lok, our contract specifically requires the goods in the locker to belong solely to the signatory on the rental contract. We require the vehicle registration papers and proof of insurance when you are storing your vehicle with us, for the same reason.

We hope this article highlights the things that you should not store in your offsite storage locker. If you are looking for storage solutions in Vancouver, let’s talk!