Out with the Cold, in with the New: Our Top Spring-Cleaning Tips

Even though it’s only been a few months, it still feels like Old Man Winter has overstayed his welcome this year. There’s light at the end of the tunnel, though, with the promise of spring just around the corner! As we look forward to the bright, sunny days and the refreshing greenery that symbolizes spring’s renewal, there’s no better way to herald the arrival of this eagerly awaited season than by getting an early start on spring cleaning!

There’s a reason spring cleaning is a time-honored tradition, after all. It’s a perfect opportunity to declutter, breathe new life into our living spaces, and shake off the “shut-in” feeling that comes with being cooped up indoors all winter. As your storage partners, we wanted to explore how self storage can play a pivotal role in spring cleaning, sometimes in unexpected ways. Without further ado, here are some of our top tips for spring cleaning and the best ways Oklahoma self storage can help facilitate a fresh, organized start to the season!

Good for More Than Just Your Home: First things first: Let’s talk about why spring cleaning is such a great activity. Spring cleaning does more for your life and your health than you might expect. Studies have shown that decluttering and organizing reduces stress, improves your mood, and boosts creativity and focus. Spring is a great time to do that because the warmer weather, the bright sunshine, and the blooming flowers tend to boost all of our moods at the same time.

How to Get Started: The best way to start any big undertaking is with a plan, and spring cleaning is no exception. Anytime you’re decluttering, downsizing, moving, or otherwise changing the disposition of your belongings, the best place to start is by sorting them into categories: those you want to keep, those you want to donate, those you plan to sell, and those that are going into storage. This can be a big job, but you don’t have to do it alone! The whole family can get in on the fun, with each family member going through their own personal items. As you sort your items, you’re going to come across plenty of things that you don’t want underfoot, but they’re also too useful, valuable, or precious to part with. Remember that Lawton, Oklahoma self storage is here to keep all of those things safe and sound!

Seasonal Wardrobe Transitions: Spring is a time to put away those winter coats, snow boots, bulky sweaters, and so on, and to start bringing out the lighter, breezier clothes that we’ll be wearing throughout the spring and summer. Many of us don’t have room in our closets, dressers, and chests of drawers to keep all of our clothes accessible all year round, and we wouldn’t want to if we could. That’s where self storage comes in. A climate-controlled storage unit is a perfect place to keep your winter clothes during the spring and summer months, and vice versa when the seasons inevitably change again.

Swap Out Seasonal Items: Of course, clothes aren’t the only items that change with the seasons. From holiday decorations to heavy blankets and sporting equipment, all sorts of seasonal items take up space in our homes, garages, attics, you name it. That seasonal clutter only gets used a few months out of the year, if that often. What to do with it in the meantime? Oklahoma self storage is the ideal spot to keep it out of the way, but it’s still accessible when you need it!

Organize Your Outdoor Gear: We all have things that we like to do outside and some things that we have to do. During the winter, we’ve got snow shovels and ice melt; during the summer it’s gardening tools and patio furniture. Plus, if you play any sports, you’re bound to have plenty of equipment, whether you enjoy skiing during the cold months or playing basketball during the warm ones. A self storage unit can help you keep all that stuff organized so it’s easy to switch it in and out as the seasons change.

Creating More Open Spaces: Let’s face it: One of the worst things about winter is feeling stuck indoors. Cabin fever is a real problem. By the time spring rolls around, we’re all looking forward to getting a little fresh air and getting outside. However, spring cleaning is also a great opportunity to help make your home feel more open, even when you are stuck inside. How do you do that? Simply find bulky items—especially seldom-used pieces of furniture or even appliances—that you can remove from the home and move into self storage. Your living spaces will feel bigger and more open.

Enjoy a Home Office Refresh: Many of us are working and studying from home more than ever before. As you’re decluttering and refreshing your living space, consider your work-from-home spaces, too. Oklahoma self storage is the perfect spot for storing bulky office furniture, excess supplies, or unnecessary documents, and decluttering your home office can lead to better focus and productivity and a more pleasant working environment.

Prep for Home Projects: Spring is a time for spring cleaning, sure, but it’s also a time when many DIY enthusiasts (and those who are less enthusiastic about the prospect) embark upon home improvement projects that have been gestating all winter. If you’re remodeling a room, applying a new coat of paint, or just putting up some shelves, temporarily moving furniture and other household items out of the way and into self storage can help protect your belongings from dust and damage while also keeping your working areas clear and unobstructed.

Protect Your Valuables: One of the many benefits of Oklahoma self storage is that it can keep your belongings safe and sound, thanks to security features such as fenced and walled perimeters, 24/7 monitoring, and so on. (It’s still a good idea to invest in some insurance, though.) However, one thing that regular self storage doesn’t protect against is the fluctuations in temperature and humidity that are all too common during the spring months here in Oklahoma. For that, you’ll want to consider climate-controlled self storage, especially for belongings that can be damaged by such fluctuations, including artwork, antiques, electronics, books, and many other items. If in doubt, ask one of our self storage experts!

Here at Storage ‘R’ Us, we’re your partners for all of your self storage projects, and we’re here for you all year round. Whether you’re starting your spring cleaning early or just want to find a place to keep those Christmas decorations until next winter, give us a call or come visit one of our convenient Oklahoma self storage locations in Lawton, Duncan, Moore, Chickasha, Newcastle, and Norman, Oklahoma.