3 Tips to Tackle Spring Cleaning
What would your home feel like if every closet, cabinet, and corner was clear of clutter?
Spring cleaning isn’t just about scrubbing floors—it’s about creating space to breathe, live, and thrive. Let’s talk about how smart storage can help make that happen.
Salisbury Storage Warehouse is a convenient storage resource for the Salisbury, MD, community. With reliable self storage rentals and professional service, we can help you through any organization project.
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Spring Cleaning Tips to Declutter Your Home and Storage Spaces
1. Sort Through Each Room
Before you start scrubbing and storing, take inventory of what you have. Designate a few labeled bins—keep, donate, discard, and relocate—and go room by room.
Be honest. If something hasn’t been used in a year and holds no strong sentimental value, it’s probably time to let it go. Use this opportunity to downsize duplicates, toss expired pantry items, and digitize bulky paper files.
Decluttering before organizing ensures that you’re not wasting time finding space for things you don’t even need. Once you’ve finished sorting, you’ll have a much clearer idea of what really belongs in your home—and what could benefit from a little extra space elsewhere.
2. Rethink the Storage You Already Have
Instead of buying more baskets or bins, take a moment to reassess how you’re using the storage spaces you already have.
- Could the shelf in your linen closet be adjusted to make room for storage cubes?
- Are your kitchen cabinets underutilized?
- Would a few drawer organizers transform that chaotic junk drawer?
In both your home and storage unit, focus on making vertical space work harder. Stack clear plastic bins, add hooks to walls, or install shelving where possible. A little structure goes a long way in keeping spaces functional and easy to maintain.
3. Deep Clean and Keep Storage Spaces Fresh
Once your items are sorted and your systems are set, it’s time for a true clean. Start by clearing out shelves and wiping them down with an all-purpose cleaner. Sweep or vacuum floors—especially in storage spaces that don’t get much attention—and be on the lookout for signs of moisture or pests.
In your storage spaces, place moisture absorbers or cedar blocks to control humidity and odors. For long-term freshness, revisit your space seasonally to ensure everything is still in good shape and open up for some airflow.
Secure Your Extra Belongings with Salisbury Storage Warehouse
When your home organization efforts still leave you feeling short on space, self storage offers a convenient solution. At Salisbury Storage Warehouse in Salisbury, MD, we offer both temperature-controlled storage and drive-up units to fit whatever your spring cleaning plans require.
Whether you’re storing seasonal decorations, extra furniture, or bins of off-season clothing, our flexible rental terms and secure units make it easy to store with confidence.
Take your spring cleaning one step further this year. Browse available units online or stop by to talk with our local team of self storage experts. A better-organized home—and a little breathing room—is just a few steps away.
Katie Mest
About the Author: Katie Mest is a Content Marketing Specialist at Storage Asset Management in York, PA. She specializes in writing about the self storage industry, including storage tips and helpful resources. Outside of work, Katie enjoys spending time exploring the outdoors and snuggling in with a crochet project and her cat, Billie.
