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Self Stor tip for May

When the walls seem to be closing in on you, it might be time to get rid of a few things. At first, it may seem like a monumental task, but take it slowly, a step at a time and before you know it, you’ll be dancing in free space.
1-get rid of anything with broken zippers or wheels–like on suitcases or wagons.
2-throw out broken toys.
3-give away boots that are too small.
4-give away small appliances or musical instruments that you haven’t used in over a year.
5-give away old coats.
All of the above won’t take you very long to do, but takes up alot of space.

Protective glass for your art

A while back I was asked to search for historic art for a very old building. I found some in the library archives. Upon having it made into an appropriate size, we had the glass that was going to cover the photo protected with a UV filtered glass. This can be clear as well as tinted. When you’re spending the time to do all the work, it makes sense to have the picture protected. This will reduce any fading. Its a really good idea to consider if you have some art going in an area with much sunlight.

Cleaning your cleaning tools

Cleaning the toilet bowl, mopping the floor, washing the dishes etc.. The tools you use can start to smell like wet musty socks! An easy way to clean everything is to just put it on the racks in your dishwasher and put it through a wash cycle. They will come out smelling fresh and ready to start again. Your mop will be wet though, so you should hang it until it dries.
By the way…You can only put the mop head into the dishwasher, if yours doesn’t come off then you will have to soak your mop in a bucket of water with bleach or dishwasher liquid added. Squeeze the excess water out and hang to dry.

Self Stor tip for March

Painters tape is a wonderful item to keep in your home. Unlike duct tape, (which also has many uses), painters tape is less adhesive and peels off much more easily. Using it to wrap objects with plastic wrap or bubble wrap will make it easier for the tape to be removed, therefore, saving the wrap for another use when you are done.

Selfstor Tip for December

Keep your Christmas tree well watered and always double check any candles left unattended during a party. Extinguish a fire in the fireplace before retiring to bed at night and put the glass doors on securely. A little extra care can save a life.

Getting ready for winter

Clean, dry and store away yard furniture. Remove dead annuals, weeds and cut back perennials. Turn the gardens and add a blanket of compost. Your plants will love the extra warmth and nutrients for the winter. Turn off the outside water, drain the hoses, roll them up and put them inside, away from the cold temperatures. This will prolong their life. Check the eaves for leaves that can clog up your downspouts. Replace any outside light bulbs. Do any touch up maintenance on the house that would allow water to creep in.

Fall Preparation

During the fall season we often marvel at the colour and beauty of
the season, but there are a few things we should do to make our transition into winter
a smooth one.
  • Rotate your mattress and vacuum it at the same time.
  • Change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
  • Remove window air conditioning units, drain and dry to preserve its lifespan.
  • If removing screens from windows, spray gently with a hose and dry.
  • Check around windows for cracks and caulk if needed.
  • Remove leaves and debris from eves troughs.

Selfstor Tip for October

Salt stains – use equal parts vinegar & water. Rub salt stains gently with a clean cloth dipped into the vinegar mixture.
Floor cleaner – add 1/2 cup of vinegar to your bucket of warm water, this mixture can also be used to clean windows.
Clean the dishwasher – Add a cup of vinegar to an empty dishwasher cycle once a month to reduce build up.
Coffee & Tea pot stains and build up – Add 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water. Boil the Teapot & Run the coffee brew. Followed by 2 straight water brews.

Winter Storage Tip for November

When storing any gardening tools – take the time to winterize them so that they are ready for you when you take them out in spring.
  • Survey the condition of each tool and repair or replace any broken handles or screws and sharpen the blades.
  • Wash each item with soap and water and allow to dry thoroughly.
  • Rub WD40 with a rag onto the metal parts to prevent rusting. If there is already rust – try to remove it as best you can with steel wool.
  • Drain all garden hoses and clean, and, or replace washers. Turn off your outside taps and drain them at this time as well. (don’t forget the inside shut off valve).
  • Drain all lawn mowers of gas, tighten all nuts and bolts as well as check the belts, filters and safety shield. Oil any pivoting and moving parts with engine oil to prevent rust. Consult your owners’ manual for any other storage instructions, such as battery and electrolyte levels.

Selfstor tip for September

Once the kids go back to school, its much easier to look through all the rooms in the house for items they no longer use or for things that don’t fit anymore. The sports items that no one will use for the winter can be put away in storage. Winter is coming and we tend to spend a little more time indoors, so having that extra space will feel great.

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