Having a pet brings lots of happiness, fun, and love but can also complicate keeping your home clean. Toys pile up, pet beds take up space, and seasonal gear like jackets and cooling mats can clutter your house. Thankfully, a personal storage unit is a great way to stay tidy while giving your pet everything they need. Check out how self storage can help you enjoy the benefits of pet ownership while keeping your home with pets neat and pet-friendly!

The Benefits of a Pet-Friendly and Organized Home

A pet-friendly home is more than just giving your dog room to run or a cozy spot for your cat to lounge. Both you and your pets can benefit from a clean, organized space.

Reducing Stress for You and Your Pets

Too many toys, leashes, and pet organization supplies can make a space messy and trigger stress. When a home is clutter-free, pets and owners can feel relaxed. Make your home more peaceful by using self storage to keep everything out of sight.

Improving Pet Safety

Properly storing toys, collars, and food helps keep your home safe for both you and your pets. Organized spaces aren’t just tidy—they prevent accidents, too. Clutter can lead to tripping over their favorite stuffed animals or chewing on things they shouldn’t. Keeping all of their excess items away helps avoid these risks.

Maintaining Cleanliness in a Pet-Filled Home

Pets can track in dirt, shed fur, and leave items all over, making it challenging to keep things tidy. Using self storage for additional supplies helps keep your space as clean as you would like it to be and can even free up room at home for more of your own things.

Using Self Storage To Manage Pet Accessories

Having a pet means you need lots of equipment, but not everything always has to be out. Self storage is a great way to keep accessories organized and your home clutter-free.

1. Storing Bulky Pet Supplies

Supplies like kennels and cat trees can take up a lot of space at home. With self storage, you can keep these items out of the way while still having them when needed, like a travel crate for road trips or a spare dog bed for when you’re dog-sitting for a friend.

2. Organizing Seasonal Pet Gear

Just like people, pets need different things for different seasons. In the summer, they might need cooling mats, portable water bowls, and outdoor pet pools. In the winter, they may need heated mattresses, warm jackets, and insulated booties. Instead of letting these items pile up at home, you can store offseason pet gear and even your seasonal wardrobe in a storage unit to swap out as needed.

3. Rotating Toy Storage for Dogs and Cats

One of the best ways to keep pets excited about their toys is by rotating them. Instead of keeping all of them out at once, store half of them in self storage and switch them out every few weeks. This keeps your furry friends entertained while preventing toy bins from overflowing.

Creating a Dynamic Home Environment for Pets

Your home should be a comfortable and cozy place for you and your pets. These tips will help you create a fun and safe environment while utilizing self storage for organization.

Have a Dedicated Pet Zone

Setting up a special area for your pet helps them feel at ease and keeps your home tidy. This zone should include essentials like:

• A bed or sleeping area
• Food and water bowls
• Toys
• Grooming supplies
• Leashes and collars
• A litter box or potty area

Everything in one place makes feeding, playtime, and cleanup much more manageable.

Use Multifunctional Furniture

Multifunctional furniture is a great way to store supplies while saving space. You can use ottomans, benches, or side tables with hidden storage to keep their stuffed animals, harnesses, and equipment out of sight. A bed with drawers underneath is also perfect for storing additional accessories while keeping your home neat.

Declutter Regularly

Keeping your home tidy with pets means decluttering often. Check which items you use the most and which can be stored. Old toys, worn-out pet beds, and expired treats can take up space and create a mess. To avoid having these clutter up your home, make sure you go through everything every few months and remove anything broken, unused, or no longer needed.

Store Unused Food and Litter

Bulk pet food and litter can save you money, but storing large bags at home can take up too much space. Keep unused supplies in self storage instead of overcrowding your pantry or closets. This frees up room while making sure you always have what your pet needs.

Choosing the Right Storage Unit for Pet Owners

Consider these key factors when selecting a storage unit to store pet accessories:

Temperature Control

If cat and dog products like canned food or toys get too hot or cold, they can go bad or be damaged. Extreme heat can also make treats go bad and ruin medications and supplements. Thankfully, a temperature-controlled storage unit can shield the following from extreme heat and cold:

• Bedding and blankets
• Leashes, collars, and harnesses
• Seasonal pet gear
• Litter and litter boxes
• Training pads and potty supplies
• Carriers and crates

Accessibility

Easy-to-access storage units make it easier to grab supplies quickly, especially a well-organized one. You can easily do so by storing frequently used items near the front and less-used ones in the back. If you want to make finding things easier, consider plastic bins and labeling them. Also, choosing a nearby storage facility makes it simple to switch pet gear as the seasons change.

Security

Choose a storage facility with secure locks, gated access, and surveillance cameras to keep your mind at ease about your stored equipment. The added protection of excess cat nip and dog biscuits, toys, bedding, and other pet accessories is as important as keeping them arranged. A well-secured unit helps prevent theft and pests.

Keep Your Home Clutter-Free and Pet-Friendly With Total Storage Solutions

Keeping your home clean and organized while caring for your pet is easy with self storage. With flexible access hours, temperature control, and top-notch security, Total Storage Solutions is perfect for your pet’s needs.
Start organizing your furry friend’s belongings by contacting us online to rent or reserve your storage unit today.