{"id":3291,"date":"2026-09-01T05:27:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T05:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chaniacontainer.gr\/?p=3291"},"modified":"2026-09-01T05:27:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T05:27:08","slug":"what-you-can-store-in-a-container","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chaniacontainer.gr\/en\/what-you-can-store-in-a-container\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Can \u2014 and Can\u2019t \u2014 Store in a Container"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A container is one of the <strong>safest and most flexible storage spaces <\/strong>you can rent. But not everything is suitable for storage: some items risk being ruined, while others can put your entire load at risk. Before you load up, it\u2019s worth knowing clearly what you can store in a container and what you can\u2019t. This guide sorts it all out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you can safely store<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The vast majority of <strong>household and business items <\/strong>store with no problem at all:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Furniture of all kinds<\/strong>: sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Appliances<\/strong>: fridges, washing machines, TVs (dry and drained of water).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boxes <\/strong>of clothes, books, kitchenware and personal belongings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business equipment<\/strong>: stock, shop fittings, archives, tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seasonal equipment<\/strong>: sun loungers, umbrellas, garden gear, sports items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bicycles, motorcycles (with an empty tank) and watersports equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you should NEVER store<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain categories of items are dangerous, illegal or simply unsuitable for container storage. Avoid them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flammable and explosive materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Petrol, diesel, LPG, propane cylinders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solvents, paints, chemicals and pressurised aerosols.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fireworks and any flammable gas or liquid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The high temperatures that build up inside a closed metal container in summer can turn these materials into a<strong> serious fire or explosion hazard<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food and perishables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fresh or frozen food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open or unsealed dry food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pet food in opened packaging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Food r<strong>ots, grows mould and \u2014 worst of all \u2014 attracts rodents and insects<\/strong> that will ruin the rest of your belongings too. Hermetically sealed cans for a short period are the only exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Batteries and anything containing them<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Car and lead-acid batteries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Devices with lithium batteries in prolonged storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With temperature swings, batteries can leak, corrode or, in the case of lithium, overheat. If you\u2019re storing electronics, remove the batteries where possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other unsuitable items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Living plants and animals (obvious, but worth stating).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anything wet or damp \u2014 it causes mould throughout the space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Illegal items or undeclared goods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-value valuables without proper insurance (jewellery, cash, important documents \u2014 better kept with you).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special cases: caution, not prohibition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sensitive electronics:<\/strong> storable, but with silica gel and humidity protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Musical instruments and valuable wooden furniture: <\/strong>need stable conditions and <a href=\"https:\/\/chaniacontainer.gr\/en\/ygrasia-container-prostasia-epiplon\/\">dehumidification<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Documents and photographs:<\/strong> in watertight boxes, off the floor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The golden rule of safe storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If something is flammable, perishable, living or illegal, it doesn\u2019t go in the container. For everything else, with proper packing, dehumidification and a quality, <a href=\"https:\/\/chaniacontainer.gr\/en\/sale-rental-of-shipping-containers\/\">watertight container<\/a>, storage is perfectly safe for months or even years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id3291_cec45d-6f .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:0px;}.kt-accordion-id3291_cec45d-6f .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id3291_cec45d-6f .wp-block-kadence-pane .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id3291_cec45d-6f .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id3291_cec45d-6f .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id3291_cec45d-6f kt-accordion-has-3-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane3291_83bf7f-0a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Can I store appliances in a container?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Yes, as long as they are completely dry and drained of water. Leave fridge and washing machine doors slightly open to prevent mould.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane3291_e66711-70\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Can I store a motorcycle or powered equipment?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Yes, with an empty fuel tank and, ideally, a disconnected battery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane3291_77ac78-ea\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What about cleaning products and paints?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Chemicals, solvents and pressurised aerosols must not be stored \u2014 they are flammable and dangerous in the high summer temperatures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unsure about something specific?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not certain whether an item can be stored, just ask us. Call <a href=\"tel: 006971924580\">+30 697 192 4580 <\/a>or request a <a href=\"https:\/\/chaniacontainer.gr\/en\/contact-us\/\">quote online<\/a> and we\u2019ll guide you towards safe storage in Chania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A container is one of the safest and most flexible storage spaces you can rent. 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