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Best Practices for Sanitizing Your Self-Storage Facility During COVID-19Best Practices for Sanitizing Your Self-Storage Facility During COVID-19

As a self-storage operator, you should always aim to keep your facility clean, but the coronavirus pandemic has pushed industry efforts to a whole new level. To keep everyone safe, you must establish new best practices for site sanitation. Here are some to follow.

byGarrett Harrington
Oct 24, 2020
6 Min Read
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Tackling the Endless To-Do List: Advice on Self-Storage Property CareTackling the Endless To-Do List: Advice on Self-Storage Property Care
byAmy Campbell
Oct 23, 2020
3 Min Read
The Self-Storage Site Assessment: Creating a Checklist for Confident Curb Appeal
Site Maintenance and Safety
The Self-Storage Site Assessment: Creating a Checklist for Confident Curb AppealThe Self-Storage Site Assessment: Creating a Checklist for Confident Curb Appeal
byBrian Byrd
Oct 16, 2020
3 Min Read
A 3-Point Strategy to Operate Safely During COVID-19: Insight from Store Space Self Storage
Site Maintenance and Safety
A 3-Point Strategy to Operate Safely During COVID-19: Insight from Store Space Self StorageA 3-Point Strategy to Operate Safely During COVID-19: Insight from Store Space Self Storage
byEric Mees
Oct 2, 2020
3 Min Read
Using a Computer-Based System to Manage Self-Storage Site Maintenance
Site Maintenance and Safety
Using a Computer-Based System to Manage Self-Storage Site MaintenanceUsing a Computer-Based System to Manage Self-Storage Site Maintenance
byMehdi Khalvati
Oct 2, 2020
6 Min Read
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Self-Storage Workplace Safety: Simple Steps to Minimize HazardsSelf-Storage Workplace Safety: Simple Steps to Minimize Hazards
byPatricia Shields, Melissa Stiles
Sep 24, 2020
5 Min Read
Solutions to Help Maintain Your Self-Storage HVAC System logo in a gray background | Solutions to Help Maintain Your Self-Storage HVAC System
Site Maintenance and Safety
Solutions to Help Maintain Your Self-Storage HVAC System
Solutions to Help Maintain Your Self-Storage HVAC System
Sep 19, 2020
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3 Min Read
byDave Hettinger
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Conversions and Renovations
From Neglected to Like New: A First-Time Self-Storage Owner Transforms a Rundown Facility
From Neglected to Like New: A First-Time Self-Storage Owner Transforms a Rundown Facility
Sep 18, 2020
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4 Min Read
byAdam Armstrong
Maintaining Self-Storage Doors to Avoid Injury and Lawsuits
Site Maintenance and Safety
Rolling Up Potential Risk: Maintaining Self-Storage Doors to Avoid Injury and Lawsuits
Rolling Up Potential Risk: Maintaining Self-Storage Doors to Avoid Injury and Lawsuits
Sep 9, 2020
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4 Min Read
byScott Zucker
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Tips to Increase Fire Prevention and Safety at Your Self-Storage Facility
Tips to Increase Fire Prevention and Safety at Your Self-Storage Facility
Sep 1, 2020
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4 Min Read
byOlaf Jensen
Self-Storage Site Maintenance: Why Outsourcing Can Help You Make More Money
Site Maintenance and Safety
Self-Storage Site Maintenance: Why Outsourcing Can Help You Make More Money
Self-Storage Site Maintenance: Why Outsourcing Can Help You Make More Money
Aug 6, 2020
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7 Min Read
byGary Edmonds
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Cleanliness Is Next to Safety: The Importance of Sanitation and Contact-Free Operation in Self-Storage
Cleanliness Is Next to Safety: The Importance of Sanitation and Contact-Free Operation in Self-Storage
Jul 31, 2020
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4 Min Read
Avoiding Self-Storage Injuries Through Proper Equipment Maintenance logo in a gray background | Avoiding Self-Storage Injuries Through Proper Equipment Maintenance
Site Maintenance and Safety
Avoiding Self-Storage Injuries Through Proper Equipment Maintenance
Avoiding Self-Storage Injuries Through Proper Equipment Maintenance
Jul 25, 2020
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3 Min Read
Has Your Self-Storage Facility Been Nice and Quiet During COVID-19? Pests Are Loving That! logo in a gray background | Has Your Self-Storage Facility Been Nice and Quiet During COVID-19? Pests Are Loving That!
Industry News
Has Your Self-Storage Facility Been Nice and Quiet During COVID-19? Pests Are Loving That!
Has Your Self-Storage Facility Been Nice and Quiet During COVID-19? Pests Are Loving That!
Jul 10, 2020
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3 Min Read
byCindy Mannes
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Safestore/Carlyle Joint Venture Acquires Lokabox Self-Storage Portfolio in Belgium
Safestore/Carlyle Joint Venture Acquires Lokabox Self-Storage Portfolio in Belgium
Jun 19, 2020
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2 Min Read
Self-Storage Maintenance Calendars to Help With Spring Cleaning
ISS Brand
ISS Store Featured Product: Self-Storage Maintenance Calendars to Help With Spring Cleaning
ISS Store Featured Product: Self-Storage Maintenance Calendars to Help With Spring Cleaning
May 5, 2020
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1 Min Read
Simple Steps to Keep Pests From Invading Your Self-Storage Units
Site Maintenance and Safety
Simple Steps to Keep Pests From Invading Your Self-Storage Units
Simple Steps to Keep Pests From Invading Your Self-Storage Units
May 1, 2020
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4 Min Read
byAngie Sims
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Industry News
Self-Storage Talk Featured Thread: Making Units Clean and Ready During COVID-19
Self-Storage Talk Featured Thread: Making Units Clean and Ready During COVID-19
Apr 28, 2020
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1 Min Read
3 Ways to Safely and Conveniently Take Payments From Self-Storage Customers During COVID-19 logo in a gray background | 3 Ways to Safely and Conveniently Take Payments From Self-Storage Customers During COVID-19
Site Maintenance and Safety
3 Ways to Safely and Conveniently Take Payments From Self-Storage Customers During COVID-19
3 Ways to Safely and Conveniently Take Payments From Self-Storage Customers During COVID-19
Apr 27, 2020
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3 Min Read
byKevin Kerr
How to Create and Maintain Outstanding Self-Storage Curb Appeal logo in a gray background | How to Create and Maintain Outstanding Self-Storage Curb Appeal
Site Maintenance and Safety
How to Create and Maintain Outstanding Self-Storage Curb Appeal
How to Create and Maintain Outstanding Self-Storage Curb Appeal
Apr 5, 2020
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5 Min Read
byJoseph Biard
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Self-Storage Talk Featured Thread: Staying Safe Against Coronavirus
Self-Storage Talk Featured Thread: Staying Safe Against Coronavirus
Mar 3, 2020
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1 Min Read
Predicting and Avoiding Violence in the Self-Storage Workplace logo in a gray background | Predicting and Avoiding Violence in the Self-Storage Workplace
Site Maintenance and Safety
Predicting and Avoiding Violence in the Self-Storage Workplace
Predicting and Avoiding Violence in the Self-Storage Workplace
Feb 26, 2020
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5 Min Read
byGary Sheely
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Building Materials and Components
Roof Preservation and Restoration for Self-Storage Buildings
Roof Preservation and Restoration for Self-Storage Buildings
Feb 10, 2020
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4 Min Read
byAnthony Vross
Tips to Keep Your Self-Storage Facility a Germ-Free Zone
Site Maintenance and Safety
Shoo the Flu! Tips to Keep Your Self-Storage Facility a Germ-Free Zone
Shoo the Flu! Tips to Keep Your Self-Storage Facility a Germ-Free Zone
Feb 7, 2020
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3 Min Read
byKris Fetter
Slips, Trips and Falls: The Cost of Common Accidents and How to Prevent Them at Your Self-Storage Facility logo in a gray background | Slips, Trips and Falls: The Cost of Common Accidents and How to Prevent Them at Your Self-Storage Facility
Site Maintenance and Safety
Slips, Trips and Falls: The Cost of Common Accidents and How to Prevent Them at Your Self-Storage Facility
Slips, Trips and Falls: The Cost of Common Accidents and How to Prevent Them at Your Self-Storage Facility
Jan 25, 2020
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4 Min Read
byJenny Bortman
Your Self-Storage Maintenance To-Do List: Critical Items to Add logo in a gray background | Your Self-Storage Maintenance To-Do List: Critical Items to Add
Site Maintenance and Safety
Your Self-Storage Maintenance To-Do List: Critical Items to Add
Your Self-Storage Maintenance To-Do List: Critical Items to Add
Jan 1, 2020
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6 Min Read
byKevin Edwards
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Financing
Prepping Your Self-Storage Property for Refinance: Addressing Deferred Maintenance
Prepping Your Self-Storage Property for Refinance: Addressing Deferred Maintenance
Dec 30, 2019
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6 Min Read
byGregory J. Porter
2020 Self-Storage Maintenance Task Calendars and Guide
ISS Brand
ISS Store Featured Product: 2020 Self-Storage Maintenance Task Calendars and Guide
ISS Store Featured Product: 2020 Self-Storage Maintenance Task Calendars and Guide
Dec 17, 2019
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1 Min Read
Inside Self-Storage Store Releases 2020 Maintenance Calendar and Guide logo in a gray background | Inside Self-Storage Store Releases 2020 Maintenance Calendar and Guide
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Inside Self-Storage Store Releases 2020 Maintenance Calendar and Guide
Inside Self-Storage Store Releases 2020 Maintenance Calendar and Guide
Dec 16, 2019
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2 Min Read
How to Avoid a Costly Pest Infestation at Your Self-Storage Facility logo in a gray background | How to Avoid a Costly Pest Infestation at Your Self-Storage Facility
Site Maintenance and Safety
How to Avoid a Costly Pest Infestation at Your Self-Storage Facility
How to Avoid a Costly Pest Infestation at Your Self-Storage Facility
Dec 2, 2019
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6 Min Read
byJim Fredericks
How a Strange Encounter Can Be a Strong Self-Storage Safety Reminder
Site Maintenance and Safety
Shaken But Not Deterred: How a Strange Encounter Can Be a Strong Self-Storage Safety Reminder
Shaken But Not Deterred: How a Strange Encounter Can Be a Strong Self-Storage Safety Reminder
Nov 15, 2019
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5 Min Read
byBonnie Hightower
Keepsafe Storage Centres of Scotland Opens Dunfermline Facility to Keep Up With Demand logo in a gray background | Keepsafe Storage Centres of Scotland Opens Dunfermline Facility to Keep Up With Demand
Site Maintenance and Safety
Keepsafe Storage Centres of Scotland Opens Dunfermline Facility to Keep Up With Demand
Keepsafe Storage Centres of Scotland Opens Dunfermline Facility to Keep Up With Demand
Nov 11, 2019
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1 Min Read
Choosing and Maintaining Self-Storage Signage logo in a gray background | Choosing and Maintaining Self-Storage Signage
Site Maintenance and Safety
Choosing and Maintaining Self-Storage Signage
Choosing and Maintaining Self-Storage Signage
Nov 2, 2019
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5 Min Read
bySteve Weber
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Makin’ It Perty: Enhancing Your Self-Storage Curb Appeal to Attract and Retain Tenants
Makin’ It Perty: Enhancing Your Self-Storage Curb Appeal to Attract and Retain Tenants
Nov 1, 2019
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2 Min Read
byMichelle Dean
Self-Storage Construction Worker Burned by Power Lines at Buckeye, AZ, Development logo in a gray background | Self-Storage Construction Worker Burned by Power Lines at Buckeye, AZ, Development
Site Maintenance and Safety
Self-Storage Construction Worker Burned by Power Lines at Buckeye, AZ, Development
Self-Storage Construction Worker Burned by Power Lines at Buckeye, AZ, Development
Oct 21, 2019
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1 Min Read
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