Climate controlled storage units aren't just for pricey works of art or antique furniture. This storage option is also ideal for other items, including some of your everyday belongings. If you haven't considered this type of unit, take a look at the lesser-known reasons to choose a climate-controlled unit.

Cosmetic Products

Do you have too much makeup to store in your home? Whether you sell cosmetics, make your own, or just like to buy in bulk, these items are temperature- and humidity-sensitive. Some cosmetic products, such as lipstick, cream blush, lotions, facial cleansers, and other moisturizers, can separate, melt, or degrade in a hot storage unit. Add moisture to the mix and the environment can cause excessive damage or even promote mold growth.

Even though you don't want to store some cosmetic products in a hot storage unit, a cold rental may also cause problems. Some products can freeze, crack, or dry out in a too-cold setting. These items require the mid-range type of environment you can create using climate controls.

Wax Candles

Like some cosmetic products, wax candles can melt in a hot, humid self-storage unit. Similar to the handling of makeup and beauty items, you may need to store candles for your direct sales business or for yourself. Whether you make candles yourself or buy them in bulk, these items can take up valuable space in your home.

A climate-controlled unit gives you an off-site area to keep your candles safe—provided you balance the environment. To maintain the structure of the candles and reduce wax melting (or freezing), store candles out of direct sunlight in a temperate, low-humidity setting.

Medical Supplies

Medical supplies and medications require a temperate storage environment to stay safe. Before you store medications and some types of supplies, ask the storage facility about their rules and regulations. Some facilities prohibit potentially perishable items.

Along with asking the rental facility staff about their rules, talk to a medical provider or the manufacturer prior to storage. Some items may require cold storage, while others may need a warmer environment. The climate controls of a rental unit allow you to set the just-right temperature for the specific medical supplies or medications you need to store everything safely.

Why choose climate-controlled storage units for everyday items? Whether you have extra makeup, lotions, boxes of candles, or more medical supplies than you have room to keep at home, these rental options allow you to adjust the indoor environment to fit your storage needs. Contact a company like Big 7 Storage today.