Between UNCG and NC A&T students clearing dorms, apartment renters short on closet space, and businesses around the Triad keeping extra stock, a lot of people in Greensboro, NC rent a storage unit at some point. At Cardinal State Storage, we make that easy. Just know there's a handful of things that should never go in.
Skipping these keeps your stuff in good shape and keeps the units around you clean, too.
If you're a student packing up in May, watch what goes in the boxes. Leftover snacks, ramen, mini-fridge contents, that half-used can of spray deodorant, and scented candles all seem minor but cause real trouble. Food draws pests, and aerosols and anything flammable don't belong in a closed unit through a hot Carolina summer. Eat it, toss it, or take it with you.
Gas, propane, lighter fluid, paint, and cleaning chemicals are off the list for everyone. Fumes build up fast in a sealed space and the heat makes it worse. If you're storing a bike or small engine, drain the fuel before it comes in.
Food, plants, and damp items all invite mold, mice, and insects. Make sure anything you store, especially fabric and bedding from a dorm or apartment, is clean and fully dry before it goes into a box.
Laptops you actually need, passports, financial documents, jewelry, cash. Keep the irreplaceable and the sensitive with you rather than in a unit you visit once a season.
For students and renters alike, the trick is packing clean and dry and leaving out anything that can leak, burn, spoil, or that you can't stand to lose. Do that and move-out day gets a whole lot simpler.
Heading out for the summer or just short on space in Greensboro? Stop by Cardinal State Storage or reserve online, and we'll help you get packed the right way.