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What can you not put in Self Storage?

What can you not put in self storage?

You have realised you are running out of space. Or maybe you just want to be better organised and declutter a little? You are moving home and need to store your contents for a while?

There are many reasons people choose to use self-storage units, but there are many things you cannot put in our storage facility that you may not have thought of and need to find an alternative solution for.

But what are they? What can you not put in self storage?

1. You cannot store ANIMALS in self-storage

Dead or alive! It may seem like a really unusual thing to point out but people do ask to store their pets whilst on holiday or in hibernation (yes they really do ask!)

2. You cannot store HUMANS in self-storage

Dead or alive! Although some self-storage provides 24/7 access, you still cannot use the facilities as a permanent or temporary residence. Yes, it is cheaper than renting, but it’s pretty cold in there and we are not covered by insurance for it.

3. You cannot store FIREARMS OR AMMUNITIONS in self-storage

These need to be stored in climate-controlled units so you need to ensure your facility has this.

4. You cannot store FLAMMABLE, RADIOACTIVE OR COMBUSTIBLE items in self-storage

This might seem very obvious but you cannot store gas bottles, paint, petrol, oil, or cleaning products in self-storage. They are flammable items and can cause significant risk to people and other people’s possessions as well as your own. We cannot legally store radioactive materials in our storage facilities.

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5. You cannot store STOLEN OR ILLEGAL items in self-storage

If you do not legally own the items, you can’t store them in our storage container. This also includes counterfeit items, smuggled items, unlicensed medicines, and illicit alcohol.

6. You cannot store HAZARDOUS materials in self-storage

This covers items such as chemicals, radioactive materials, toxic waste, asbestos etc. These cannot be stored as can pose a potentially substantial risk to our premises. Flammable materials are not suitable for our self-storage facility.

7. You cannot store PERISHABLE FOOD in self-storage

Rotting food in a storage unit is not good. Any food that smells will not be good for other users of the units. They do not want their winter clothes or stored curtains smelling of fresh meat. Food items can also attract pests. So we ask you not to store food in our units.

8. You cannot store FIREWORKS in self-storage

Explosives! A big no for a storage unit. It’s a hazard that if potentially ignited would have huge consequences.

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Those are the main things you cannot store in self-storage units. Here is a list of everyday household items that you may not think twice about but still cannot store in a storage facility.

Art Supplies – you cannot store spirits or paint thinner

Bathroom & Kitchen – you cannot store aerosols such as hairspray, nail polish remover, cooking oil, etc

Garden – You cannot store fertilizer or weed killer gardening supplies. Also, oil or fuel from lawnmowers, etc

Paint – you cannot store paint tins

Items we advise you do not store in self-storage

Plants – they will have no light or water and will die

Ashes – if you have a loved one’s ashes please store them at home

Money – yes our units are secure, but the best place for your hard-earned cash is in the bank

Medication – most medication needs to be stored at a certain temperature

Artwork or antiques – check if your unit is temperature-controlled

A self-storage unit can be an absolute godsend for many situations, from moving home, commercial, extra space, etc. No matter what you need it for, we are here to help guide you.

Give us a call if you are unsure or need a little help deciding which storage solution is right for you.

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Throughout the pandemic, small independent businesses have been on the rise, and last summer saw a boom with more than 85,000 businesses launching online stores or joined an online marketplace, such as Amazon, eBay, and Etsy.

Small businesses needed to be more agile and able to adapt to these uncertain times that has resulted in Lockdowns, and non-essential businesses closing their doors to members of the public. Oh, and of course Self-Storage plays an essential role in this, but how is Doncaster Container Storage helping businesses online?

It keeps the cost low

Doncaster Container Storage offers its customers a wide range of storage spaces at great prices. If you want to start trading online, a self-storage unit will allow you to store your products safely and securely. Not only do Doncaster Container Storage tailor to your business’s requirements, but our services are ideal for those who want to store stock, expand or need more space for their stock.

“We do not charge business rates, utility bills or security fees. The money you save can be invested in your business instead.” .

Says Lorraine, manager of Doncaster Container Storage

At DCS, we have an easy in, easy out’ flexible agreement, which means you only rent as much space as you possibly need, and for only as long as you need it for. In unpredictable times, we want our customers to minimize your financial exposure and using storage space means you can reduce your high street presence.

The most important thing to learn is that if you rent one of our storage spaces, you really can reduce your overheads and with our fixed rates you know exactly where you stand with your cash flow.

Free up some space!

An online business can be tricky and challenging, especially if you’re running everything from home. However, with a dedicated storage unit, you don’t have to rely on boxes and carboard packaging stacking up at home. You will find Storage Units come in many different sizes at Doncaster Container Storage, meaning you can easily find one that’s right for you as you require – and of course, available straight away when you need it. You can always scale up or down on a unit whenever you need it.

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Our storage units are not just ideal for keeping all your stock safe and secure, you can request to have lighting and racking at an additional cost, which will organise your space as you need it, and it will also become a mini shop as well.

If it’s the office you need more, without the added worry of working from home, you can request to turn our containers into a mini office for your business. From shelves and desks to computers and a fast internet connection, you will find everything you will ever need at Doncaster Container Storage.

Highstreet retail, a thing of the past?

Our self-storage units make it easier for small businesses to move online because they eliminate the need for retail space. We don’t encourage the high street to disappear completely, but if smaller businesses are struggling, we don’t want you to keep paying rent for a premises that you’re hardy using fully, or simply want to change the way your business operates, you can rely on our storage units to provide the space you need.

Whether you’re an eBayer or a YouTube business, or anything else in-between; a self-storage unit has multiple uses, and of course, it can be used to store your merchandise, but we don’t mind what you use the space for – office, studio, or just storage. It’s all up to you

Fully Secure

Peace of mind if always the case here at DCS, knowing that your possessions are safe and secure at all times due to our 24-hour security system, access door entry controls, intruder alarm systems, etc.

Of course, our site is also COVID- secure. Everyone including staff members must wear face coverings at all times, but our smile and friendly service is still the same.

Our storage facilities offer a clean, modern unit for all your business needs, be it for office space, the offsite stock room or traditional large space storage. We’re cost-effective and perfect for small businesses who are starting up and don’t need a high street presence or for those that need to scale down or move their business online.

So, whether you no longer need retail space or you are setting up an online business, we will give you the flexibility you need to run it your way.

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Decluttering in Lockdown

Learning to say no and declutter your personal belongings will help you beat the January Lockdown blues, and with everything so much out of control at the moment, tiny shifts to your life can make a huge difference.

New Year Blues

Every January, we hear the same phrase being thrown about too often: “New Year, New You” as millions of people set out a drastic plan to transform their lives in hope to change any bad habits from the previous year, only to find themselves abandoning their ambitious plans just a couple of weeks later – maybe avoid the whole ‘Stop eating chocolate for a year’ plan, as we know like 2020, 2021 is off to a rough start already.

According to a recent survey, only 1 in 4 people in Britain actually stick to their ‘New Year’s Resolutions’ they set themselves. There are some very reasonable points why this is the case. For Example, one point could be that people are too ambitious, and yet every year, ambitious resolutions seem to be the most popular that people make in the UK.

As we’re going to be spending some more time at home, as we face a third national lockdown in England, the team at Doncaster Container Storage thought it would be a good idea to compile some top tips on not only keeping New Year’s Resolutions to a basic task, but also to help clear your mind during the January Lockdown Blues.

Help your Headspace to clear the January Lockdown Blues

The importance of an effective domestic cleaning routine has become more prevalent in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, so making your life easier by decluttering any bits of Christmas and New Year away makes a lot of sense and helps clear your mind while we stay at home more.

If you’re like your us, all the social-distancing, the self-isolation, and the scary COVID charts on the news can affect our mental health, it’s only natural that we meet our needs for contact with others and basic human connection with each other. Therefore, we must remember to look after our emotional well-being.

While prioritising headspace over living space may seem like the right thing to do, there is however, plenty of evidence to suggest that decluttering can have a positive impact on our mental health and also how we feel throughout the day.

Being organised gives one sense of control even in days where our control has been taken away from us, it can help manage stress levels and level the amount of cortisol that is found in our bodies.

Find a Safe Place

With the vast majority of us confined to our homes, our self-storage facility is remaining open to our loyal customers who need they’re essential belongings or need to store things to decrease the clutter in their homes.

With many charity shops and recycling centres off limits to the general public, you’ll need to find somewhere to put your belongings in a safe place, and that’s where Doncaster Container Storage comes in.

See why its Important to beat the January Lockdown Blues

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Why Self-Storage is perfect for Christmas

With just three weeks until Christmas eve, you may find your home becoming more and more cramped with Christmas presents and gifts filling up every little space possible. That is why Doncaster Container Storage is a good option for you. Here are the top reasons why Self-Storage is perfect for Christmas.

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Enjoying the Surprise

All of us has the inner child screaming with excitement when it comes to Christmas, whether that is excitement from relatives and grandparents coming to stay, opening all the presents, or enjoying the Christmas dinner feast! However, we all dread that moment of trying to hide presents when the kids climb in the wardrobe to establish precisely what they have for Christmas.

It also doesn’t help when online sites actually tell your kids all the hiding places, well at least with us – they might not know how to get in! We’ll definitely keep an eye out for kids running around the site and inform Father Christmas.

No extra room

You might already have a room in your house where you would normally store all the Christmas goods, such as a garage to store the food to keep it cool and fresh, the attic to store the presents. However, if you’re like us, this year we had a massive de-clutter during the times we had to stay home. So keeping your clutter with us will sure keep up the de-clutter that you were doing in Lockdown.

Don’t ruin your Christmas decorations

How many people ruin their Christmas decorations because they don’t have a suitable storage solution? If you have a lot of decorations, a sizeable tree and other seasonal goods that aren’t going to be used, why not use a self-storage unit to keep them safe and damp free until next year?

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The Ultimate Hiding Place for Presents

Christmas, ah – yes! It’s that festive time of the year again, and after a sad and depressing 2020, you’re probably already putting your tree up. Here at Doncaster Container Storage, we don’t blame you, and we have the ultimate hiding place for you to hide all the Christmas presents.

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Strain on Space

For a start, where on earth are you going to hide all the presents, and that giant game of Jenga which you picked up from your Lockdown shopping trip to Aldi? Remember it’s 2020, and yes thankfully the year is coming to an end, but there’s a lot more furniture now as you might have guessed, such as your computer and work chair while you worked from home, paints, paper, all sorts of crafty stuff as you occupied yourself by staying indoors.

The Christmas period is always a stressful and challenging time financially, and this year is no different. Hiding presents from children, and well – adults as well (yes, the Husbands are the biggest children of them all) is difficult, especially if there’s no space in the occasional places, such as the wardrobe, under the bed or in the boot of the car.

Here at Doncaster Container Storage, we have the answer…. Rent a self-storage unit or container for a couple of weeks running up till Christmas. We understand that money is tight this year, but renting one at just £10 a week is incredibly convenient and flexible.

Present Delivery

You know what’s more annoying? Hearing someone at the door, you’re upstairs getting out the shower, and you rush nearly half naked to answer the door, but they leave and drop “Sorry we missed you” card through the letterbox. It’s really frustrating when that happens, as you could have been one present away from finishing the wrapping.

However, here at DCS missing a delivery isn’t such a big issue if you rent with us, as we can accept deliveries on your behalf during our opening hours, put them in our safe holding room and you can collect when it’s more convenient for you – maybe get dressed first though.

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doncastercontainerstorage · 5 years ago

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How to Store Etsy Stock at Home

How to Store Etsy Stock

Many people have taken up new hobbies or learnt new skills during the COVID-19 Lockdown. Some have lost jobs and discovered a new vocation in life, given up the day job and turned their hobby into a small business. Selling items on sites such as E Bay or Etsy can turn your little hobby into a booming business!

Many local businesses have been hit by hard financial times and the public are turning to support small businesses by ‘buying local’ to support them.

Now is the time to start pushing your business ready for Christmas and getting those order books full.

So where do you store all of this stock?

Spare Room – Some people are lucky enough to have a spare room in their home to use as a workspace and storage of stock and completed orders. However some handmade items can be quite large such as furniture.

Garage – If you have a garage – great! If it’s not full to the brim with bikes, old toys, books, BBQ, lawnmowers and gym equipment you never use – even better! A garage can be a great storage place for your business items.

Shed – A shed is ok for storing stock as long as it is water tight, although it can be damp and cold in winter.

Self Storage Facility – Storing your stock and finished products in a secure facility can free your home from the clutter. We have container storage facilities available from as little as £15 a week. Store your stock, completed items and paperwork in our secure storage facility and keep the clutter out of your home.

If you don’t have much room in your home for storage such as a spare room, office, garage or outbuilding then storage could become an issue.

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How to set up a Home Office

Working from home has proved to many employers that staff can be trusted to work remotely more than ever, even if some places are letting staff come back in – it’s really down to you if you feel ready to return to the office. Here at Doncaster Container Storage, we even adapted to working from home, still helping our customers whenever, wherever! What’s more incredible, employers all over the world are seeing the benefit of home working instead of renting an office space.

However, having a comfortable home office setup is more essential for your mental health and physical wellbeing, being hunched over the laptop while sat on the sofa for the past 5 months, it might be time to consider setting up a home office especially if you have a spare bedroom that no one us using. Don’t worry it may seem like a chore, but you will feel as productive than ever!

Ensure the Set Up is right!

It’s unlikely that your family kitchen table is set up to the same standards as your office desk was. The industry standard for a desk is 29 inches from the floor to the top of the work surface. When setting up your home office, ensure the height of your desk is correct by sitting up straight and looking down at the natural position of your arms – your forearms should be parallel to the ground and your wrist shouldn’t be bent when you type or use the mouse.

Your Sofa is not ideal!

Be Tidy!

Getting the best seating will defiantly benefit your working style, sitting on a kitchen stool will not. A professional office chair with the option to adjust the height depending on your desk size and height.

Ask your employer for a wireless keyboard and mouse to use in your home office, rather than your laptop keyboard and trackpad. Going wireless will help your home office become decluttered and free of cables – if answering the phone is part of your job, investing in a headset which is comfortable will benefit you from holding the handset for long periods.

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Returning to School after Lockdown

For many students across the Doncaster and the surrounding areas in South Yorkshire, going to school will be a challenge especially if they haven’t attended as early as March 2020. The subsequent lockdown is an unprecedented situation in our modern times, but how will we get our children prepared by returning to school after lockdown? Doncaster Container Storage is on hand to support families throughout this next big step of having some sort of normality.

Returning to a routine

In the time leading up to returning to school try and start to get back to the routine you used to have during term time. A big part of this is maintaining good sleep patterns, but also getting prepared the night before, such as, school uniforms, pack lunches, and school equipment.

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Positives over Negatives

Most of us will focus on the negative rather than the positive throughout this pandemic. One way to counteract the negativity bias is to make a list of the things we can be grateful for. You can also start to think about the things you are looking forward to when you return to school. Lots of students have been talking about how nice it will be to see their friends and teachers again, as well as having a change of scene.

Things will be different

All schools across Doncaster and South Yorkshire will have their own approach and safety measures in place. You can expect smaller groups, classrooms will feel different and timetables might not feel the same to keep it staggard with other year groups.

Look out for others

Those students that are ‘shielding’ will need to continue to study from home. Keeping in touch with your friends in this situation will help them feel that they are not missing out. When you are back in school, remember that people will react in different ways. Being aware of this will also help you support those around you.

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