A great deal of sports equipment is season specific and can be unusable for significant portions of the year that is why it is important to consider storage solutions for your seasonal sports gear. More than just finding a place to put your gear, it is also important that it is stored correctly so you can keep your seasonal sports equipment in top condition. In today’s blog we will be looking at some of the top tips for storing your seasonal sports equipment safely.
Clean equipment prior to storage
Make sure you dry and clean any seasonal sports equipment before you put it into storage. Leaving the equipment dirty can both damage the equipment and dirty the storage space, spreading that to other items.
Perform necessary maintenance
You should be sure to take care of any necessary maintenance before you put your sports equipment into storage. This can include things like oiling bike chains, sharpening skates or making any necessary repairs.
Consider using wall racks
Wall mounted racks can be used for storing large sports equipment like bikes, golf bags, skis and snowboards. This can help free up floor space as well as keep the items safe and organized. As well some items, like bikes, can benefit from being stored off the ground as it takes pressure off of the wheels.
Organize your Equipment
Organize your sports equipment by sport or by season depending on how much equipment you need to store. Having an organizational system will ensure that you know what is being stored where and it can make retrieval much easier.
Invest in good storage containers
This can include things like durable plastic bins for smaller sports gear or padded bags for items like skis, snowboards and golf clubs. Proper storage containers can help protect the equipment from dust, pests, moisture and damage.
Control humidity with desiccants
Moisture is the enemy of a great deal of seasonal sports equipment, it can lead to warping, mold or other damage. You can help control humidity by placing silica gel packets or other desiccants inside storage containers or around your equipment to help control any excess moisture that might occur.
Slightly deflate any rubber items
You should be sure to slightly deflate any items that are filled with pressurized air like balls or bike tires. Storing them slightly deflated will take pressure off of the rubber and help keep your items in peak condition for longer.
Consider using a Storage Unit
Seasonal sports equipment can take up a lot of space and doesn’t need to be regularly accessed for portions of the year. A storage unit can both help free up space in your home and provide a climate controlled and safe place to store your seasonal equipment when you aren’t using it.
We hope that we have been able to provide you with some helpful tips for storing your seasonal sports equipment safely. If you have any questions about how our storage solutions can help you, please feel free to contact us.
Yaletown Mini Storage offers brightly lit, clean, affordable storage units in downtown Vancouver. Most units have 8-foot ceilings, and there are no access fees or limitations.
If you have any questions about this article or our downtown Vancouver storage units, contact us at (604) 603-5885.
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