Summer holidays are nearly here and storage will be a key tool to help enjoy the most of it once classes have finished. Whether you have finished your final year or need a local solution until you find a new residence, our storage units can be the perfect place to store your collection of furniture and assets. To assist with your next move before the holidays, we have compiled the main items you should consider placing into storage so that you can focus on the events and fun times ahead that only Summer can bring.

Our self-storage facility features as a local solution within the Thurrock area, providing dry, clean, and secure storage units ranging from 12 to 200 square feet. Our units also offer better protection compared to most storage options, since outdoor containers often compromise and expose items to the elements. Our indoor units are perfectly positioned within the upper floors of the Thames Enterprise Centre and also feature 24-hour CCTV across all floors. Whether you only need to access during our operating hours or need our extended hours service, we find the best solution for space and use for your storage.

Self Storage For Students 101: The Main Items You Should Be Storing Before Summer

There is a range of items that could be placed in a student storage unit until they are needed again or until you can figure out your next move. It is easy to accumulate a large array of assets during your time at University, which could be reused or have a new use in the future. To help with organisation, here are the items you should be storing in a storage unit before the holidays truly kick off.

Collected Furniture

Students can often have a small selection of furniture that they have obtained during their time at their new home. This includes small additions such as a desk, chair, and mattress, but could also be a small sofa or even a unique asset they specifically love. Using external storage can ensure that any collected furniture doesn’t clutter a fully furnished home and keeps it in top condition for its next use. Student storage that utilises our units will be given the size that meets their requirements, with the space they need to ensure everything is safe, secure, and remains in prime condition as the day it was first stored. We also recommend purchasing a mattress or sofa cover to keep them protected during their stay within a storage unit, which we sell on-site.

Appliances

Microwaves are common appliances that a student might get while away from home.

There are a lot of different items that you may have used over time while in a dormitory or your slice of space. This includes appliances such as mini-fridges, kettles, microwaves, toasters, portable heaters, or even a coffee maker. Air fryers and slow cookers are also commonplace items that students may obtain during their year of studying. Although they could be used when returning home, it’s better to store them in a secure location to prevent damage. By using a unit for student storage, you can ensure these items are safe until the new semester starts or until you figure out your next move that requires them.

Out-Of-Season Clothes

Winter clothes are often kept at a student residence due to the start of the semester often leads into the colder months. This means that students often have a surplus of out-of-season clothes that they have kept out of convenience. Placing these items into a storage unit will help keep every clear and tidy, while also maximising space for what you need during the Summer months. Student storage can also take advantage of a seasonal storage solution, allowing them to keep their convenient space for any clothes they need for the current season.

Overly Common Electronics

Although you want to keep your favourite PC or game console with you, there are still some items you may want to consider having in storage. This includes your college TV, or even the lamps and a wide range of cables you were using. Many households have an abundance of TVs, which is why it’s worth storing this asset to keep any room clear from too many unused assets. Cables such as extension power cables, HDMI cables, and other common variants can also take up room when there is a large amount of them. Extra-long cables can also become obsolete once removed from the area where they were needed. Self-storage can help manage these assets so they are stored without taking up valuable space. We also recommend boxing these together to make it easier to unload what you need if you require them again.

Student Supplies and Equipment

student storage can also include specialist equipment such as professional cameras.

Books and art supplies are among the most space-hungry items that return with any student after a year of studying. Some courses may also feature a range of equipment that students could purchase for their selected course, adding more demand for space when the summer begins. Student storage units can house a wide range of items and stock that anyone may possess or collect over the year. These could fit in a 12 SQFT unit or even with the other mentioned items in a 50 or 75 SQFT storage space. By having these items stored externally, a student can stay in a clear environment while also having everything they need for the following academic year or their next move when Summer ends.

Whether you are storing for long or short-term, we will be able to match you to the best unit that fits your requirements. Keeping any unneeded items in a storage unit can help keep all spaces clear and optimised to what you need or love. If you aren’t sure what space you need, visit us and take a look at our storage solutions directly so you can find the right space for the items you have.

Find your storage solution by calling us on 01375 859947 or start by submitting a storage quote request today. With no hidden costs and paying as long as you need the unit, now is the perfect time to get set up with a local storage solution. If you have any questions, please speak to our team at the Thames Enterprise Centre reception.

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