{"id":17307,"date":"2024-12-17T00:00:39","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T08:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/?p=17307"},"modified":"2024-12-19T04:22:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T12:22:19","slug":"debunking-7-common-self-storage-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/debunking-7-common-self-storage-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"Debunking Self Storage \u2014 7 Common Myths Busted"},"content":{"rendered":"

Self storage might seem straightforward, but when you dive deeper, a world of myths and misconceptions emerges. Can you store food in a storage unit? Is the storage industry as profitable as it seems? You may have already heard definitive answers to some questions \u2014 like why living in a storage unit<\/strong> or keeping a pet there is a hard no<\/strong>. But what about the more nuanced myths that deserve a closer look?<\/p>\n

With one in five Americans using self storage<\/a> and 14% planning to rent space soon, the industry is booming \u2014 offering over 2 billion square feet of storage nationwide<\/a> as of 2024. Despite its popularity, there\u2019s plenty of misinformation circulating about what\u2019s possible, practical or profitable in self storage.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re here to unravel the truth behind seven of the most common myths that still leave people scratching their heads. Whether you\u2019re renting a unit for personal use or exploring the business opportunities in this dynamic market, these are the myths worth busting! Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Myth: You can store anything inside a self storage unit<\/span><\/h2>\n

False<\/strong>. Unless you are particularly fond of unusual visits from critters, your best bet is to adhere to the storage facility guidelines when deciding what you should and can store, and what is better repurposed for another place.<\/p>\n

Food and other perishable goods, in particular, can attract unwanted guests in the form of rodents and other pests, which can damage your belongings with ease and determination.<\/p>\n

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\n[ms_column style=”1\/2″ align=”left” class=”” id=””]Here are a few other items that you should not store in a self storage unit<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Flammable liquids and other hazardous materials<\/li>\n
  • Weapons and ammunition<\/li>\n
  • Living creatures (this should go without saying)<\/li>\n
  • Plants that require constant sunlight to thrive<\/li>\n
  • Batteries that can pose a threat by leaking chemicals<\/li>\n
  • Medical waste<\/li>\n
  • Fireworks<\/li>\n
  • Fertilizer<\/li>\n
  • Fishing bait<\/li>\n
  • Certain units may not allow fur clothing, as it has a high chance of attracting mold<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \n[ms_column style=”1\/2″ align=”left” class=”” id=””]Items that you can definitely store in storage units<\/strong> include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Electronics<\/li>\n
    • Furniture<\/li>\n
    • Antiques<\/li>\n
    • Family heirlooms<\/li>\n
    • Clothes<\/li>\n
    • Books<\/li>\n
    • Records<\/li>\n
    • Paperwork<\/li>\n
    • Seasonal decorations<\/li>\n
    • RVs<\/li>\n
    • Cars and other vehicles<\/li>\n
    • Boats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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