Storage comes in handy all over Danville, VA, whether you're a family making room in the house or a small business keeping extra stock off the shop floor. At Cardinal State Storage, we're happy to hold just about anything you bring us. But there's a short list of things that should never make it through the door.
Knowing what to leave out protects your own belongings, keeps the units around you safe, and saves you from a surprise down the line.
Gasoline, propane, paint, cleaning chemicals, fertilizer, and pool supplies all give off fumes and can react in a hot, closed unit. Southern Virginia summers get plenty warm, and that heat is exactly what you don't want near flammable liquids. If you're storing tools or a mower, empty the tank first.
This trips up a lot of folks. Canned goods, pantry overflow, pet food, even a bag of birdseed, it all invites mice and insects. Once pests find one unit, they don't stay put. Keep food out completely so the whole building stays clean.
If you run a small business here in Danville and use storage for stock, double-check what you're bringing. Certain regulated goods, aerosols, and anything requiring temperature control or special handling may not belong in a standard unit. When in doubt, ask us first.
Cash, jewelry, tax records, birth certificates. The things that are hardest to replace are the things that shouldn't sit in a unit for months. Keep them in a fireproof box at home or a safe-deposit box instead.
The rule of thumb is simple: if it can leak, spoil, catch fire, or break your heart to lose, it stays out. Everything else, we're glad to store for you.
Sorting out a move or clearing space in Danville? Stop by Cardinal State Storage or reserve online, and we'll help you figure out what belongs in your unit and what's better off elsewhere.