Beat the Heat: 8 Types of Items Tallahassee Locals Can Store in Climate-Controlled Units

If you call Tallahassee home, you’re no stranger to the seemingly endless supply of sunny days that allow you to enjoy the outdoors and boost your well-being. However, thanks to its subtropical climate, Tallahassee also has long, steamy summers that bring a mix of blazing heat and thick, humid air that clings like a second skin. This doesn’t pose a real obstacle to people living and moving here, though. The challenge arises when you have items that don’t fit inside your home or operating premises – keeping them in the garage, which typically isn’t air-conditioned, isn’t ideal. This is where self storage comes in to lend a helping hand. Your extra belongings can sit in a climate-controlled unit that typically maintains an ideal balance of humidity and temperature. The service is relatively inexpensive, with a climate-controlled unit in Tallahassee renting for about $153/month, for 10’x10’ units.

Let’s explore below what types of items you can put in storage in Tallahassee to better protect them:

1.Furniture

With furniture being the most stored item in a storage unit, Tallahassee residents are also likely to do the same. With more than half of households made up of renters in Tallahassee, you’re likely to see people turning to storage to safely store furniture and more, as apartments are typically less spacious than single family homes. Let’s take a look at some types of furniture that you can put in storage in Tallahassee and how the service can benefit them:

• Upholstered furniture – a storage unit prevents odor formation and any moisture-related damage
• Wood furniture – think tables, chairs, dressers and headboards – self storage can protect these items from the damaging effects of mold, cracking and warping
• Leather furniture – a climate-controlled unit can prevent unpleasant odors from forming and can protect against moisture damage. Check out this leather furniture storage guide for optimal results.

2. Clothes

Clothing is another article that you’re likely to place temporarily in storage to avoid cluttering your home. Check out what types of clothing you can store and why:

• Seasonal clothing, vintage apparel and suits – a storage unit helps to ward off the effects of humidity on clothing, mustiness and overall fabric deterioration
• Bedding and linen – storage helps to keep colors fresh and preserves the quality of fabrics

3. Appliances and electronics

Having extra appliances, whether you’re downsizing or you’re trying to hold on to family heirlooms, can put a strain on your Tallahassee home. Self storage can keep them safe until you’re ready to use them again.

• Appliances: The washer/dryer combo, refrigerators, microwaves and stoves are typically made of metal that can corrode when exposed to heat and high humidity
• Electronics: Computers, TVs, gaming systems and more are also prone to damage unless stored correctly

4. Outdoor gear

With its amazing natural landscape, there are plenty of outdoor activities in Tallahassee that you can enjoy whether you go kayaking, fishing, boating, biking, playing tennis, camping out and many more. When you’re not out and about, your outdoor gear is better suited for a storage unit. Here’s why:

• Camping gear, kayaks and bikes: most of them are made of plastic and Florida’s humidity can corrode it.
• Fishing, and tennis gear: with many of these items having strings, placing them in storage helps to maintain grip and finishes.

5. Music instruments

For Tallahassee residents that have taken up playing a musical instrument – whether in a band or just as a hobby – the issue of storage also arises. A storage unit is an ideal place to keep instruments when they’re not in use them to better protect them.

• Brass instruments, violins and guitars: keeping them in storage is ideal as exposing them to temperature fluctuations can damage finishes and warp wood.

6.Documents and media

Many Tallahassee dwellers can turn to climate-controlled storage to keep their cherished memories safe from intense heat and humidity of the state.

• Books, paper records, files and photographs: natural summer conditions can lead to mold, curling or yellowing
• Old tapes, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records and other media: over time, these types of media can warp over time when exposed to heat and humidity

7. Collectibles and artwork

Tallahassee has a rich tapestry of artistic events, attesting to the local interest in art. As for privately owned art and collectibles, putting these items in storage in different scenarios can help keep them in good condition.

• Coin and stamp collections: proper collectible storage requires an environment where humidity and temperature are kept in check such as a climate-controlled storage unit
• Antiques: wood and delicate materials are less likely to deteriorate in climate-controlled storage
• Paintings and sculptures:  require stable humidity and temperature as well to retain their integrity

8.Business items

Tallahassee has a growing economy, with health care, education, finance, tech and professional service – think law, real estate and more – as well as defense and security, information technology, financial and professional services, life sciences and healthcare, manufacturing, distribution and logistics and creative arts and design, among the more prominent sectors. While these fields are diverse, they all pose similar challenges from a business perspective. This is where self storage can help, whether we’re talking short-term or long-term needs

• Inventory: excess inventory that can’t sit on shelves or at the regular business premises can sit in storage until it’s ready to be moved.
• Office equipment and supplies: printers, scanners, office furniture and archival materials can sit in storage undamaged until they’re needed again
• Heat- and humidity-sensitive materials (medical supplies and pharmaceuticals): a storage unit is ideal for keeping them for a short period of time undamaged
• Moving premises: upsizing businesses need a place to keep furniture, office equipment and more in-between moves

Now that you’re familiar with the types of items that are best kept in climate-controlled storage in Tallahassee, you can browse your ideal unit at the rentcafe.com portal. Here’s a pro tip: search for a facility in your neighborhood to cut down on driving time.