Storing CDs and vinyl records – what place is the best choice?

Is music your passion? Do you love good sounds and value their high quality? Would you like to support artists by buying their records? It is a very noble thing to do, especially nowadays, when we have easy access to music online.

Are you passionate about collecting records and would like to create your own private collection with your favourite tunes? Or maybe you already have one but you’re running out of space in your flat to keep it and you don’t know what to do with it? You do not need to give up on your passions. There is a much easier solution that can be beneficial for individuals, but also for rental places and people who sell vinyl records, CDs, as well as all kinds of equipment, such as record players or musical instruments.

Regardless of whether you are looking for a place to store your private belongings (both related to music and completely unrelated to it) or whether you run your own shop or rental place and are trying to find a place to store your goods, a perfect solution is to rent a self storage unit at Less Mess Storage.

Storing CDs and vinyl records – why is your basement, garage or storage unit in your block of flats a bad choice?

We should have many doubts about storing our belongings in places that have not been appropriately prepared for that. Some people decide to leave their things in basements, garages and storage units in blocks of flats. Those places, however, are not well-secured, which implies a relatively high risk of losing our goods or private belongings once we leave them there. What is very important, the abovementioned places are often cold and humid, which can impact the general state of the stored items. In consequence, after a few months of storing it can turn out that your things, such as vinyl records, are not fit for use anymore.

How to store CDs?

CDs should be stored separately, rather than one on top of the other. Inappropriate storage makes them prone to scratches, as well as to permanent damage that will definitely lower their collection and sentimental value. The best way to place CDs is vertically – this way, they will not get squashed and are less exposed to potential damages. You should also make sure to place them in appropriate boxes so that they are not exposed to sunlight.

Storing vinyl records – detailed storage rules

First of all, make sure that they are placed appropriately

When storing vinyl records, you should always place them vertically, which will help you to balance their weigh evenly and make them less prone to deformations.

Second of all, the air humidity

With too much humidity, your stored objects can get damaged. Therefore, it is a good idea to find a place with optimum storage conditions.

Third of all, the temperature

Vinyl records should not be stored in temperatures that are too high (above 35°C) or too low. This means that insufficiently isolated attics or garages are not the right storage choices.

Fourth of all, the light

Vinyl records should be stored in a place that is not exposed to sunlight. Sunlight can make the front cover fade and it can also lead to product damage.

Fifth of all, the packaging

Each vinyl record comes in a package and it should be stored inside it. Storing loose records without any packaging can lead to scratches and collecting dust.

Less Mess Storage offers optimum storage conditions, which means that you don’t need to worry about your belongings getting damaged due to inappropriate storage environment. According to your needs, you can choose the right unit size for yourself – without overpaying for a room that is too big, but also having enough space to fit all of your things that you don’t have enough room for in your flat. Discover the self storage service and enjoy a convenient rental unit equipped with modern security systems.