Safeguard Self Storage for Pharmaceutical Reps

A pharmacist holding several pill packets.

Pharmaceutical company representatives typically spend a lot of time on the road. Travelling is a must when samples need to be taken to dozens of medical offices, and reps visit between four and eight physicians every day. Carrying samples and other gear in a personal vehicle can become overwhelming, and these items take up valuable space at home. Safeguard’s Chicago storage units offer these professionals an option for keeping their samples and equipment close at hand without letting these products take over their lives.

Unique Requirements in Chicago Storage Units  

 Pharmaceutical reps have a unique set of requirements when they are searching for Chicago, IL private storage. 

 1.    Climate Control. Chicago, IL business storage allows reps to keep their samples safe from extreme temperatures. Many medications need to be kept in a cool, dry location, and indoor storage units meet this requirement.

 2.    Security. Supplies will need to be kept in a secure location. Safeguard Self Storage facilities are equipped with the security features such as computer controlled access, digital video recording and individual storage unit alarms to help protect your items. Reps can rest assured knowing Safeguard Self Storage facilities use state-of-the-art security features to safeguard your belongings.

 3.    Accessibility. Longer access hours and easy accessibility means samples are available from storage when reps need them. Safeguard’s Chicago storage units have drive-in loading areas for easy access. Pharmaceutical reps can drive in, load and unload their gear, and be on their way quickly. Convenient storage facility locations also make it easy for reps to get what they need and get on the road again.

 4.    Size Options. Different storage unit size options allow reps to rent a space that works for their needs. Bins or temporary shelving can be used in conjunction with labels to help reps find exactly what they need before a meeting with a medical professional. 

Investing in Chicago, IL Business Storage

Chicago, IL private storage units fulfill the needs of pharmaceutical reps. It is important for samples to be kept secure in a climate-controlled environment, and storage units ensure that this is possible. Invest in Chicago, IL business storage and start living a clutter-free life. Storage facilities help you to keep your business supplies nearby and conveniently out of your home. Safeguard Self Storage has storage facilities throughout Illinois. Contact Safeguard Self Storage to find a storage facility near you.

 

 

Safeguard Boxes are the Cat’s Meow

Safeguard Self Storage Stores offer a variety of helpful packing and moving supplies including boxes in various sizes, tape, bubble pack, stretch wrap, newsprint, mattress covers and locks. It's very convenient for our customers, but it turns out our boxes serve another purpose for some feline friends. 

A tiger at the Wisconsin Big Cat Rescue & Educational Center in Rock Springs, WI had some fun with leftover Safeguard Self Storage Boxes. Just like many domestic housecats, it seems big cats like to play with household items. The box provided a new toy for the tiger to smell, explore, and tear at with his teeth and claws. The mission of the Wisconsin Big Cat Rescue is to provide a safe place for abused, neglected and unwanted big cats and to educate the public about these majestic creatures. Physical and mental stimulation is crucial for the health of these animals, and Safeguard is glad that they could help provide a playtime toy for one of the tigers. You can make a donation to support this non-profit organization by clicking here.

Most of our human customers will find our selection of boxes and moving and packing supplies useful for their intended purposes. Our packing supplies are made of the highest quality products to help protect your valued belongings during a move or while in storage. Contact Safeguard Self Storage for all of your storage and packing supply needs.

 

 

Safeguard Self Storage Announces the Opening of 22,275 square feet of new “Drive-up” storage units at its Palmetto Expressway store in Miami, Florida

The yellow exterior of Safeguard Self Storage's Palmetto Expressway facility in Miami, FL

Safeguard Self Storage announced the opening, on August 19, 2014, of 195 additional units at its Palmetto Expressway store in Miami, Florida.  The units were built as part of a non-climate-controlled storage area with drive-up units built on land the company already owned adjacent to the Palmetto Expressway store.

“South Florida is a terrific market for Safeguard and provides the company with the opportunity to add value to the Safeguard portfolio,” says Allan Sweet, Safeguard Chief Executive Officer. “This property is in a region where the company already owns and operates nine other stores and where two others are in the final stages of construction.”

Safeguard Self Storage's wide aisles and drive-up storage units on Palmetto Expressway.

 “This expansion is designed to meet a need in the market that we were not providing to date,” said Ken Finlay, Safeguard Senior Vice-President of Operations. “The new units will complement our product offerings in Miami and enables customers who needed drive-up capability to get it at a very high quality.”

“The expansion opened this morning, August 19th, and is available to rent.” said Jim Goonan, Senior Vice President of Development.

Safeguard Self Storage's eletronic gate to the Palmetto Expressway facility.

Safeguard Goes the Extra Mile for Maintenance

The front of the Safeguard Self Storage Ready to Rent tag, which includes a space for unit information, a maintenance check list, and comment section.The back of the Safeguard Self Storage Ready to Rent tag, which ensures the quality of a storage unit.

When renting a Baton Rouge or Metairie storage unit, we want you to be assured that the unit has been properly cared for and maintained. From cleaning to maintenance checks, you can be assured that your Safeguard Baton Rouge storage unit rental is in prime working order. Safeguard’s Ready to Rent tags assure all of our new renters of Metairie storage unit quality. Our Ready to Rent tags are placed on the outside of every vacant self storage unit after a cleaning and maintenance check has been performed and completed to our high standards.

 The front of the tag features a checklist of tasks that need to be performed, while the back features a list of preventative maintenance performed on the unit doors. All storage unit maintenance tasks are performed by our quality minded store teams.

 Front Checklist:

  • Hasp (Works/No Damage)
  • Door (Cleaned Front/Back)
  • Floor (Sweep/Mop)
  • Door Preventative Maintenance Completed
  • Light (Tested/Works)
  • Pull Rope
  • Pest Package in Place 
  • Security Mesh Intact & Secure
  • Unit Alarm Working Properly

Door Preventative Maintenance:

1.    Clean and spray tracks with silicone spray.

2.    Roll down door and spray springs with lithium grease.

3.    Lightly spray hasp with silicone spray.

These measures ensure that our Metairie and Baton Rouge storage units are not only clean, but also in proper condition. Door preventative maintenance is important to storage units because the parts can wear if not cared for properly. This can cause problems when trying to open or close the door, which can be frustrating when you’re trying to access or secure your belongings.

 By cleaning the vacated unit, Safeguard guarantees that every unit is like new – even if it’s been rented before. New customers don’t have to worry about any items being left behind or messes left by previous renters. If the unit isn’t ready, then there is no Ready to Rent tag.

Our Ready to Rent tags are just one more way that Safeguard Self Storage maintains excellent quality and the highest level of customer service in the self storage industry. Contact Safeguard Self Storage today to find a self storage location in your neighborhood, and rest assured knowing that your new storage unit has been properly prepared for you.

How to Get Your Security Deposit Back

A smiling young woman wearing cleaning gloves while holding a washing cloth in one hand and a bucket of cleaning supplies with the other hand.

Moving into a new apartment gives you a sense of starting over in a brand new place with clean carpets, freshly painted walls and shimmering appliances. However, moving out of an apartment or a condo creates an entirely different feeling altogether, such as dreading the cleanup and loading your belongings. You also have to check and make sure you've left the place in good condition if you plan to get your security deposit back.

 

When you move into a new apartment, you have to sign a contract that outlines certain guidelines, such as whether you can customize the apartment to your liking. Some places let you paint the walls as long as you repaint them before you move out. Damage, such as burn spots in the carpet, may also affect whether or not you receive your deposit. Consider these tips when you plan to move so you can leave your apartment in prime condition.

 

  1. Clean each room thoroughly.
  2. Repair screw holes on the walls.
  3. Repaint the wall with its original color.
  4. Soak the tub in bleach and water to remove stains.
  5. Clean out and wipe down the refrigerator and other appliances.

 

Between moves, place your furniture and belongings in an Elizabeth storage rental. With the furniture out of your way, you can deep-clean the floors and find stains and debris you might have missed. For your sensitive items, store them in Elizabeth storage units with climate-control, computer controlled access, unit door alarms and digital video recording for maximum peace of mind.

 

Before you make the move to your next apartment, store your belongings in Elizabeth storage units. Since there's not a lot of time between move-out and move-in dates, you can use an Elizabeth storage rental to move your belongings while you clean your apartment. Afterward, you can get your deposit back and move into your new apartment with ease.

 

Safeguard Self Storage has an array of storage unit sizes all with month to month rentals so you can keep your items in storage for as long or as short as needed. Safeguard offers self storage solutions for every storage need. Contact Safeguard Self Storage to find out more about unit availability, our affordable rates and current specials!

Explore Russian Culture through Bronx Lithograph Exhibition

 
Just down the street from our Bronx, NY self storage facilities, there is an exciting show; a true cultural attraction for the neighborhood's enjoyment. Running from now through August 17, 2014, the Derfner Judaica Museum presents "LITHOGRAPHY IN LENINGRAD: Soviet Graphic Arts in the 1950's and 60's." This exhibition enables art lovers and history buffs to view and appreciate 37 lithographs produced by Soviet official artists in the late 1950s and early 1960s. 

Lithographs became popular in Russia in the second decade of the 19th century, but the medium itself originated in Germany around 1796. Lithography involves a meticulous process using a stone plate, and lithographers can make print copies for collectors. 

You can view the lithographs at the Derfner Judaica Museum located at 5901 Palisade Avenue. Experience a taste of old world lithographs by official Soviet artists firsthand.

To become a collector of lithographs in your own right, it's important to consult a lithograph expert on the preservation of individual works. Before placing lithopgraphs in Bronx, NY storage lockers, be sure to wrap them in acid-free paper to protect them from light and dirt. You can also place lithographs in a Solander box, which will lock out moisture and further stall the aging process. 

If you have a large collection of old prints and lithographs, we invite you to secure them in our Bronx, NY storage lockers and access them at a convenient time, such as when you want to share them with your grandchildren or exhibit them in a collector's show. Lithographs are an important representation of the cultural eras in which we live and they deserve proper storage.
 
Contact Safeguard Self Storage to keep your lithographs and other fragile items safe in secure self storage. We offer an array of storage unit sizes to fit any collection, and our climate controlled units keep your valuables safe from environmental factors. Find a Safeguard New York self storage facility near you today!

New Building in Miami

Exterior of the Safeguard Self Storage facilty in Miami, FL, on Palmetto Expressway.Exterior of the Palmetto Expresway Safeguard Self Storage's covered loading area and parking lot.

We are excited to announce a new addition to one of our Miami, FL storage facilities. To better accommodate your storage demands, our Palmetto Expressway Store in Miami, FL is opening a new building with an additional 192 units. These new storage units are equipped with the features our customers asked for such as drive-up accessibility which makes these units incredibly convenient. Customers can drive their vehicle straight up to the unit door to unload their belongings directly into the unit. No hauling stuff over long distances! Plus, the 10-foot high ceilings make these units great for storing oversized items and vehicles and boats. Boating is a major activity in Miami and finding reliable Miami, FL self storage is important for many boat owners. While these units are non-climate controlled, they still offer the same stringent security controls as the rest of the Palmetto Expressway storage facility. Our units are equipped with computer controlled access, unit door alarms and digital video recording for our customer’s peace of mind. When looking for reliable Miami, FL self storage, consider the new storage units at Safeguard’s Palmetto Expressway store. Call 786-587-1947 to reserve your space in our brand new storage building. 

Here We Grow Again: Safeguard Expands in Chicago

A 3D rendering of the new Safeguard Self Storage facility on N Sheridan Road near Uptown in Chicago.

Safeguard Self Storage is expanding again in Chicago! On May 28, 2014, Safeguard Self Storage announced the purchase of land in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Once complete, the self storage facility will be the 69th store for the company nationally and the 12th store in the Chicago area. Another planned store in the West Rogers Park neighborhood is presently under construction.

“The Chicago area is a terrific market for Safeguard and provides the company with the opportunity to add value to the Safeguard portfolio,” said Allan Sweet, Safeguard Chief Executive Officer. “This property is in a region where the company already owns and operates stores and we consider its addition to our real estate holdings as an important next step for the company.”

The new Uptown facility will provide 770 storage units in various sizes. Amenities at this location will include heated and air conditioned storage units, drive-in loading area, computer-controlled building access and digital/video recording of the property. The outside of the store has also been upgraded to blend into the surrounding neighborhood.

“The Uptown store, similar to all our Chicago facilities, is designed to provide an exceptional customer experience,” said Ken Finlay, Safeguard Senior Vice-President of Operations. “This facility will complement our product offerings in Illinois and demonstrates our commitment to and confidence in this strong market.”

The West Rogers Park property and the Uptown store are scheduled to open in 2015.

Contact Safeguard Self Storage to find out more information about storing your belongings at a Safeguard in your neighborhood.

Tips for Combining Households – The First Thing You Should Put Into Storage Is Some Thought!

 

man and woman smiling while holding cardboard boxes

If you and your sweetheart have finally decided to move in together and share in the spoils of life, you'll likely have to make some hard decisions on your belongings. In many cases, guys will be determined to keep their action figures and sports memorabilia. Women will be just as intent on keeping their beloved shoe collection intact. Here are some tips for combining households without bringing on an argument.

Rent a Bronx Storage Unit

A quality Bronx storage unit offers neutral ground. If you are both looking to keep a variety of items that you have no immediate use for,
Safeguard Self Storage is a great option. Our storage units can accommodate bicycles, power tools, gardening tools, books, furniture, clothes, collectables and a wide array of other objects. Because these units are also kept at comfortable temperatures, your most delicate belongings will remain in pristine condition.

Compromise on Furniture Pieces and Wall Ornaments

Before you decide which possessions should be sent to the
Bronx, NY household storage unit, you should settle on a personal style for your home. Couches, chairs, coffee tables and kitchen appliances should be given careful thought. You should likewise decide on the kinds of wall ornaments you would like to show off to guests. While framed photographs will be fine, you'll need to have a more pointed discussion about glow-in-the-dark clocks, gag gifts and anything that could be deemed risqué.

Set a Policy on Pets

Finally, decide how your pets will be treated. If you have a dog and your significant other has a cat, make sure they have time to acclimate to their new surroundings. You'll want to be sure all household animals are capable of getting along before you leave them alone for an extended period of time.

While moving in together is a thrilling decision, it should nevertheless be properly planned out. With a reputable Bronx, NY household storage unit and some common sense, you can count on a life of romance and bliss.
Contact Safeguard Self Storage today to find out more about our two Bronx, NY self storage locations, unit availability, rates and current specials!
 

June 18th is Go Fishing Day!

fishing pole situated next to a tackle box full of fishing equipment
 
June 18 marks the official "Go Fishing Day." Any fisherman will want his or her equipment ready to go. It is not always easy to keep fishing gear safe and in good condition, especially in crowded household storage such as a garage. The best place to store your fishing gear is in Miami, FL storage units. Safeguard Self Storage has several locations in Florida. Our Pompano Beach storage units provide an area without clutter to keep fishing equipment safe and accessible.

Most people do not have adequate space at home for large fishing equipment, especially boating equipment or lengthy poles. Miami, FL storage units offer affordable and convenient places for fishing gear. Tackle boxes and fishing poles can be kept in one favorable location. A smart way to keep tackle organized is in waterproof, sealable, plastic containers. These can be stacked neatly in a
Safeguard Self Storage unit.

To keep rods safe and to extend their life, it is important to clean the rods of salt, sand and other debris and remove tackle from lines before storing. Any heaviness will cause rods to bend. To prevent tangling, the fishing lines must be taut but not too tight. It is a good idea to purchase or create a free standing rod holding system from wood and PVC pipe to keep your rods spread apart and free from damage. Every Safeguard Self Storage unit provides open space allowing an avid fisherman the ability to store his\her gear as they see fit.

When the mood strikes, it is essential to have fishing gear in good shape and in an easy reachable place. The best way to achieve this is by using a Pompano Beach storage facility. Safeguard Self Storage is the ideal place to store fishing poles, tackle boxes, and other fishing gear.
Find a Safeguard Florida storage unit near you for your fishing equipment and get ready to celebrate "Go Fishing Day" every day without hassle.