Difference between Self-Storage and general storage?

There is not enough space to store merchandise, documentation, little-used items, furniture and materials that cannot be put away, etc. In this sense, renting an external space is a convenient option to be able to optimize the place and its organization.

Currently, the main options are general storage or self storage. Find out what their main differences are:

The English term “self storage” means self-service storage of goods. It is an innovative system that provides several individualized spaces that are rented and destined for the deposit and storage of various objects.

Self storage is considered an extension of homes. In there, it is possible to deposit collections, furniture, documents and all kinds of objects that are taking up a lot of space in your home.

This is an establishment intended for the reception, maintenance and security of third-party goods, upon payment of a fixed amount or a percentage of the service provided by the storage company.

Temporary storage is a way to optimize your space. INTELLIGENT WAREHOUSE services offer year-round or limited-time storage space.

The first difference between these two modalities concerns the structure as a whole. A general store is typically a closed environment, but has a more open layout. This means that if the warehouse is shared, as is usually the case, items from different customers will share the same space.

In the case of self storage, the environment is divided into boxes of specific sizes to meet customer needs and each one is accessed individually. This increases the convenience of self storage and makes general organization easier. In addition, it has a structural advantage: you can rent larger boxes as needed without having to reorganize all your items, for example.

In the general store, it is quite common for items to be exposed to other people, which does not provide security. Keeping valuables, for example, can mean a headache.

On the other hand, self storage is a completely safe option. Those who rent receive a key or password that guarantees individual and exclusive access to the box, preventing security breaches.

Security is even directly related to the difference in access. In the general store, renters can access the location freely, including employees. As a result, several people can use the same space, which compromises the integrity of items.

 

As for self storage, access is exclusive to those who rent the box. If you don't give your access key or password to someone else, no one else will be able to enter the place without your knowledge.

As for schedules, self storage is also more flexible. There are options, for example, where you can arrive at the location, enter your entry password and have automatic access to the environment within the established time.

In a general warehouse, however, it is often necessary to schedule appointments or even depend on the specific availability of employees and environmental inspectors, which reduces the convenience of renting.

In the face of an emergency, then, it can be said that self storage offers greater convenience to the customer and the company.

Now that you've realized the difference between a Self Storage and a Warehouse in general, keep what's important very carefully and make room in your life or in the life of your company with the services of the INTELLIGENT WAREHOUSE!