If you’re renovating a kitchen or moving, you may wonder how to store appliances safely. Our Kamloops mini storage company has many customers that store refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dryers, stoves, cooktops and ovens. We always recommend cleaning, preparing and covering appliances in storage. Clean Before Storing Food remnants and moisture can cause mold, odours, discoloration of plastics and corrosion of metals, even in climate-controlled storage units. Defrost fridges and freezers. Clean with mild soap and water and dry them thoroughly. Clean and degrease ovens. Use oven cleaner to clean the inside of the oven and oven racks or use the self-cleaning option if there isn’t much baked-on grime. Dry the oven inside and out. Degrease stoves, including under burners and knobs, where grime builds up. Remove coil elements and scrub with a baking soda paste or mild soap and water. Avoid submerging coils in water. Dry the coils completely. For drop-in...
If you’ve ever searched for storage lockers in Kamloops, then you know there are many mini storage facilities in the area. With so many choices, it can be difficult to decide. Below is a list of questions to ask a prospective storage company. Getting answers to these questions will go a long way to helping you make a sound choice. How much are mini storage fees? Fees should be based on the size of storage locker you rent. It’s difficult to ballpark costs in the industry because there are so many options available: locker sizes, indoor storage that is climate controlled, outdoors storage containers, security features, lease terms, and more. When getting estimates, make sure you are comparing apples to apples. Are your storage lockers secure? Some storage companies are not very secure, or don’t have robust alarm systems, video surveillance, security patrols, security protocols and trained, experienced staff. Anyone can rent an empty warehouse...
Before you rent a locker from a self storage facility it would be wise to compare storage features, particularly when it comes to security. Many people assume that most storage companies are secure, although in reality, security measures vary widely. Below, we discuss the security measures implemented at Valleyview Mini Storage in Kamloops. Whether you choose to rent self storage with us or another company, the following security features will keep your belongings safe and provide peace of mind. Video Surveillance & Motion Detection Video surveillance cameras have a deterrent effect and also aid police in identifying property crime suspects. Our storage facility uses exterior and interior video surveillance. Our storage software also allows us to cross-reference video surveillance by tenant access times. After hours, all areas of the facility are secured by alarms with motion detection. Secure, FOB Keycard Access Valleyview Mini Storage customers can access the building using the FOB keycard they’re provided...
