Exercise equipment makes it much easier to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. However, it requires extra care and caution when you plan to leave it in a storage unit. Prevent damage and protect your investment by following the guidelines for securely storing your exercise gear below.

How to Store Exercise Equipment

1. Clean Everything First

Even if you use your equipment every day, dirt and dust will naturally accumulate on its various parts. If you don't take the time to clean it, the buildup will only continue to build up while in storage. At some point, it could even prevent components from moving properly or at all.

Before leaving your gear in storage, dust it off with a soft, clean microfiber cloth or with the wand attachment of a vacuum cleaner. You especially want to target brakes, bearings, wheels, key or touch pads, and screens or monitors.

2. Break It Down

Disassembling equipment will make it easier to transport and store. However, there's no need to break a device down into individual parts. Instead, take it apart until it's in manageable pieces that are light enough to carry and conveniently sized for fitting into a storage unit.

If you need to remove bolts, nuts, screws, washers, or other fasteners, keep careful track of them. Place them in a clearly labeled, sealable bag, which you should securely tape to one of the device's handles.

3. Wrap It Up

Exercise equipment can withstand routine wear and tear. Still, sitting unused for long periods will impact it, especially in a non-climate-controlled environment. Individual pieces can easily get dinged or scratched when you move them in or out of the unit.

To protect your equipment, wrap it in sheets or moving blankets before taking it to the storage facility. Also, be mindful of how you arrange the gear inside the unit. Take care not to place weights or heavy components on top of other exercise tools.

Put your exercise equipment and other household items into secure storage at Route 88 Self Storage. Since 1995, they have provided climate- and non-climate-controlled units for residents across Bethel Park, PA. New customers can receive their third month for free, and this facility also offers a referral bonus. Call (412) 854-8888 to request a quote, or visit them online to browse their units.