Storage Tips

Buy a sturdy padlock and keep your unit locked at all times.
Use climate controlled or heated units when storing business records, document storage, antiques or artwork.
Use wooden pallets on the floor of your unit to help increase air circulation and to help keep your goods dry.
Keep upholstered furniture up off the floor.
Cover furniture with a dry soft cloth instead of plastic.
If you are using plastic bags or covers to store items, leave a small hole in the plastic to help vent air. This prevents moisture from forming on the inside of the plastic as the temperature fluctuates from season to season.
Visit your space regularly to help ensure that your items remain in good condition.
Leave air space around the walls of your unit to help with air circulation.
Pack your belongings in your space by need, with frequently used items in front.
Check your homeowners' or renters' insurance policy to make sure it covers "self-storage". If not, information regarding short-term insurance is available at the facility.
Always have a government issued picture ID with you at the facility. This will help if you need assistance with accessing your self storage unit, assistance from a security guard or requesting private account information from the staff.
If you are storing a motorcycle, remove the battery from the motorcycle. Batteries have a tendency to self-discharge when sitting over time, especially when they remain hooked up to the motorcycle.

Approximate Size Recommendations

Unit Size	Will hold
5' x 5'	boxes and 1 piece of furniture
5' x 10'	several pieces of furniture and boxes; motorcycle
10' x 10'	1 bedroom apartment
10' x 15'	2 bedroom apt. or a 1 bedroom house
10' x 20'	size of a 1 car garage; 2-3 bedroom apt. or house
10' x 30'	size of 1-2 car garage; 4-5 bedroom apt. or house

Do yourself a favor and change your oil just before the motorcycle goes into storage.
Top off the gas tank and add the recommended amount of fuel stabilizer to keep the gas from deteriorating. Make sure to run the engine for a few minutes to cycle the fuel through.
Storage your motorcycle in a safe, clean, dry facility like Minikahda Mini Storage!