Locker storage is a popular way to keep personal and professional items tucked away in public places like gyms, offices, and country clubs. While it is common knowledge that lockers are mainly used to store things like backpacks, purses, shoes, and gym clothes, there are just some things that should never be stored in a locker.
No matter how nice your building is where the lockers are located, these storing methods were not built to store certain items. In order to keep your custom lockers safe, clean and smelling fresh, Legacy Lockers has created a list of the 5 key items that should never be put into locker storage.
1. Extremely Personal Items Do Not Belong in Locker Storage
Some places of business provide locker use on a long-term basis. In these situations, people get used to their locker and may become comfortable putting very personal items into locker storage thinking that nothing bad will come of it. Lockers can get broken into and things can get stolen. So, in order to have the least possible damage in such a situation, please refrain from casually storing:
- Your will,
- Your passport
- Social Security Card
- Cash
- Jewelry
Remember, lockers are not insured like bank lockboxes are. So, if something does go wrong and things get stolen, it is up to you to pick up the pieces.
2. Living Things
This should be obvious information, but building owners constantly find living things in their lockers. This is highly unsafe for animals or children that may end up becoming enclosed in a locker. Most people have the common sense to know this, but still, accidents happen. Another living thing that you will want to keep away from your locker is potted plants. These items don’t tend to thrive in a dark, enclosed space and will quickly die.
3. Your Lunch!
Sure, maybe you overpacked your lunch for the day and there is no fridge in the office. The one thing you don’t want to do is leave your lunch in locker storage for even an hour of the day. Lockers close off a majority of the air that keeps your food fresh. This enclosed space soon becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and quickly turns it into a rotten, smelly mess. This isn’t sanitary for anyone and results in even more locker cleaning than the average locker requires.
4. Things That Already Smell Bad
You’ve taken the time to create beautifully designed custom lockers for your business, so ensuring that the locker stays fresh is a priority. One way to ensure this is to have locker organization rules in place at your facility that do not allow things like dirty clothes, wet clothes, or other items that may produce odors to be store in your lockers.
5. Chemicals
Business lockers are meant for the temporary storage of clothing, wallets, and purses. Storing things like household chemicals is always a bad idea. By taking this risk, chemicals can potentially mix because of the temperature in the locker. Once this happens, there is the risk of a chemical explosion.
Store the Right Items in Your Custom Locker with Legacy Lockers
Having custom lockers for your business is important. Not only does it provide a place of security for your customers and employees, but it shows that you care about the integrity of your business. If you know that it is time for your business to upgrade to custom lockers, get in touch with Legacy Lockers today. We have the expertise to help you determine the necessary dimensions and know how to make sure your lockers are an aesthetic fit with the rest of your company. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you get your next locker project started.