Headed out of town for the summer? Whether you’re off to the beaches in Mexico, enjoying the cabins of Big Bear, or having a European summer vacation. There’s one thing you shouldn’t over look this summer, cleaning your home before you leave. Isn’t it nice to come back to a clean space? As your reliable storage unit provider, we are listing down a few important home cleaning lie hacks before you head out.
1. Declutter and Store What You Don’t Need .
Summer is the perfect time to declutter! Sort through your old clothes, kitchen cabinets, and shelves and see what you wouldn’t need. Think back on the times where you would say, “Just incase I need this.” Have you used it since? Re-think on items you have and keep your space minimal. If you do have valuables needing to store until the next season from snowboarding gear to Christmas decorations, all of these can be stored in your storage unit. That way, your home stays clean, and your belongings are protected.
Life Hack: Use labeled bins or boxes and stack strategically to maximize your unit space. The less important items should be at the bottom while the frequently used items should be at the top when storing. It can make your life easier once you enter your storage unit!
2. Clear Out the Fridge and Pantry
Clear out your leftover Panda Express or your Trader Joe’s salad bags! A few days before you leave, empty your fridge and pantry. Get rid of anything that can spoil, wipe down the shelves, and leave baking soda to neutralize any lingering odors.
3. Use a Moisture Absorber Bag
The summer can fill your house with humidity, from preventing that use moisture absorber bags. They can pull water from the air efficiently in space spaces and prevent from mold growth. When you come back to your home, you can fight the musty room odors!
4. Laundry, Linens, and Bedding
From swimsuits, beach towels, or sports jersey, doing laundry sounds like an easy task but overall the summer load piles up. Sweat, chlorine, or campfire smoke makes all the reason to wash your clothes before you go!
Life Hack: To remove the musty smell, run through the washer three times with enzyme detergent, baking soda, and vinegar.
5. Prune and Trim your garden
Trim overgrown bushes and trees in your garden to keep them maintain by the time you get back. Don’t forget remove infested parts of the plants, and clean up after any weed.
Life Hack: Prune branches growing towards the center or other branches to open the structure!
6. Leave an Automatic Spray or Wall Plug
Keep your house smelling fresh and purchase an automatic spray air freshener or a wall plug! Some can lasts up to 60 days while freshening your house for 24/7. Fight the odor and energize your air instantly.
7. Replace your Sponges and Clean your Makeup Brushes
Whether it is your kitchen sponges or your beauty blender, consider replacing it before you leave! Bacteria and mildew will likely grow from the time you leave. If you have dirty makeup brushes, consider cleaning it before your trip.
Ready to store before you soar? Choose StorAmerica before your next vacation.
A little effort before your trip makes a huge difference when you get back. And if you need extra space while cleaning or traveling, we’ve got your back. Our secure, affordable storage units are the perfect solution for keeping your home clutter-free and your items safe, no matter how far your summer takes you. Contact us today or visit your nearest location to find the perfect unit for your summer storage needs!
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