If the apartment has a balcony (or loggia), it shouldn't be empty. Many of our compatriots are convinced of this. And if it is insulated and glazed, the possibilities of this place as a storage area increase significantly. So be it, but it’s not at all necessary to litter the balcony. Yes, and it is not recommended to do so. There are sanitary and fire safety requirements that should not be forgotten so as not to pose a threat to the life and health of household members.
what can be stored on a cold balcony
#1 Blanca
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- Name: Katya
- City: Moscow, Filevsky Boulevard
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#2 felena
- City: Zelenograd, 15th district
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#3 Blanca
- Name: Katya
- City: Moscow, Filevsky Boulevard
felena (09 September 2013 - 14:20) wrote:
Oh, this is an important clarification, thank you, Lena)
It remains to understand what's wrong with the shoes))
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#4 Mom Masha
- Name: Maria
- City: Povarovo
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#5 Nyta
- Name: Svetlana
- City: Zelenograd, 20th district
felena (09 September 2013 - 14:20) wrote:
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#6 Blanca
- Name: Katya
- City: Moscow, Filevsky Boulevard
I went to put the vacuum cleaner and shoes on the balcony
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#7 Marina
- Name: Marina
- City: Zelenograd, 6 microdistrict.
For many years we have been storing shoes in a closet on a glassed and cold balcony. There is a vacuum cleaner there all the time. The main thing, in my experience, for shoes is that it is not damp, that is, the balcony should not “leak” even in heavy rain; and it is better to use equipment (vacuum cleaner) not immediately from the frost, but so that it “warms up” a little at room temperature before work.
And so - no problem. Suitcases, shoes, clothes, an ironing board, a vacuum cleaner, some children's toys, some rare ones for needlework, my husband's tools - we always (for more than 10 years) store all this on the balcony in a large closet.
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#8 Blanca
- Name: Katya
- City: Moscow, Filevsky Boulevard
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#9 felena
- City: Zelenograd, 15th district
Blanca (10 September 2013 - 08:44) wrote:
The bicycle can be hung from the ceiling on brackets)
As for dampness, is it probably better to ventilate the balcony constantly or, on the contrary, keep it closed?
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#10 Blanca
- Name: Katya
- City: Moscow, Filevsky Boulevard
Yes, I just wanted to hang the bicycles, but our balcony design is such that it won’t work - long walls either have a window or a door, but short ones won’t fit.
But regarding ventilation - it seems to me that it won’t be possible not to ventilate, we need fresh air in the apartment))) in winter our windows on the balcony were always slightly open, at least a little
Post edited by Blanca: September 10, 2013 - 10:05
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#11 felena
- City: Zelenograd, 15th district
Liquid detergents and chemicals for the garden
Soap or washing powder can be left at the dacha. This applies to all chemicals in dry form. But liquids will become unusable when exposed to low temperatures. Most of these substances can be used indoors.
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Why you shouldn't litter your balcony
Many houses and apartments have a balcony, and it is needed for a pleasant pastime, and not for cluttering it with rubbish. Today, there are a huge number of designers who are ready to transform this room and make it a real work of art, but people only prefer clutter.
There are several important facts that prove that storing things on the balcony brings nothing but trouble. We'll talk about them below.
- The room turns into a warehouse in which it is impossible to find anything.
- The goods are placed on top of each other, so they become deformed and lose their visual appeal.
- Many balconies have increased dampness, so the products begin to mold and corrode.
- Cluttering leads to mice and insects infesting the room.
- Your apartment or house is losing its visual appeal.
- Over the years, a lot of unnecessary junk has accumulated on the balcony, which collects negative energy and negatively affects your well-being.
- A bad odor appears and the risk of developing respiratory system diseases increases.
- There are parasites and germs in the room.
- Storage items do not receive proper care.
- There is an increased risk of the balcony collapsing due to excessive load.
When the room is completely littered with goods, it is difficult to find a place to store new things on the balcony. We have to put names on top of each other. But each product must be stored in accordance with certain standards. Even high-quality organization of storage on the balcony will not allow you to comply with all the specified rules, since there is little space, there are no special structures and shelving, and optimal climatic conditions are not observed.
Advantages of storing clothes in a storage container
- The ability to choose the area exactly needed for your needs . We rent containers from 1 to 15 m2.
- Choosing a container rental period . You can use our services for at least one day, at least for a month, or even immediately sign an agreement for a calendar year.
- Freeing up space in the apartment . Uncluttered closets, a balcony, mezzanines and corners of the room - what could be more pleasant, especially when you are the owner of a small apartment.
- Container tightness . We guarantee that moisture and rodents will not get into it. The only thing you need to make sure of yourself is the ability to store your things under temperature changes.
- 24/7 access to rented cold storage.
Storing things and food on the balcony in winter
Storing any of the items on an unglazed balcony in winter is simply short-sighted. It’s clearer with products - everything depends on their storage conditions. Some Russians at this time are accustomed to storing frozen meat, fish and even berries on the balcony. God help them!
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On glazed balconies with one glass frame (cold glazing), owners often arrange storage rooms. But you should remember that in winter the temperature there is only a couple of degrees higher than outside. And the humidity is high – at 80%. There is no point in sending clothes and shoes there for the winter.
When the balcony is warm - that is, double-glazed windows made of several glasses are inserted into the frames, the floor and walls are insulated - then the temperature on the balcony in winter will be +3-5 degrees even at -20 outside. And the humidity is much less. In general, it’s not scary to leave even the most valuable things on such a balcony, the conditions allow.
Canned vegetables or fruits
If the house is not heated in winter, the temperature inside the room will definitely drop below zero. Under such conditions, preservation in glass jars will become unusable. The lid may rip off, the jar itself may burst, but more often than not its contents freeze and lose its taste characteristics.
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Shelves and boxes
If you need to store light things that do not require special conditions, then boxes are suitable, from which you can assemble a kind of closet. High shelves are also suitable if the ceiling of the room allows it. There are many interesting ways to decorate cardboard boxes to emphasize the attractiveness and originality of the interior.
When choosing parts and systems for storing things on the balcony, you need to pay attention to their attractiveness, technical and design features. This is the only way to create all the conditions for creating a harmonious and cozy room. And therefore, it is recommended to initially create a project and think through everything in detail in order to avoid inconvenience in the future.
Storage systems
It is absolutely possible to keep your wardrobe tidy, put seasonal items away from view and save space. Simple storage systems will help us with this.
Hanging organizers
To store light seasonal clothing (for example, wool and knitwear), it is not at all necessary to purchase an additional wardrobe. Just buy a couple of fabric hanging organizers and your wardrobe will look neat. They are inexpensive, and solve the problems of storage and space saving by 5+.
2. Separator inserts
Divider inserts help keep clothes and accessories organized. Now not a single strap or bracelet will get lost, and searching for them among other things will be much easier and more convenient.
Wall shelves
When organizing space, people often forget about the free space under the ceiling. But in vain! It just begs for a couple of hanging shelves. Place decorative boxes or small jute baskets on them to store T-shirts, gloves and scarves or accessories that you are not currently wearing.
Storing vegetables
If you have no desire to store a vacuum cleaner or other things on your loggia, then it can be adapted for storing vegetables from your garden. It will be convenient. In modern supermarkets you can buy vegetables all year round. Would you like fresh carrots or zucchini? No problem. Just come to the store and buy. But in winter the prices are much higher, and the quality of the products is very poor, so many city residents prefer to stock up on vegetables in the fall, buying them at the market or bringing them from their dacha. After all, there is nothing better than home-grown carrots or cabbage.
Photo 4. Storing vegetables on the balcony
But here the question arises: how to keep vegetables fresh throughout the winter? The answer is simple: adapt your balcony for this. To do this you need to prepare some equipment. Stock up on bags and bags, build ventilated cabinets on the balcony. Instead of a cabinet, you can use homemade wooden boxes, usually made from small planks. The sizes will depend on the vegetables stored in them.
So carrots, onions or apples require little space, which means the box can be made shallow. But cabbage and potatoes need much larger containers. Also, the design of the box itself depends on the product being stored. Carrots are stored in sand, which means the box must have solid walls. But potatoes, cabbage and other vegetables need to be ventilated, which means the box must have slots for free air penetration.
Alcoholic drinks
In addition to the fact that alcohol causes an uncontrollable desire to drink in people without a fixed place of residence, it does not tolerate low temperatures well. If the thermometer drops below minus five, the water in the drink begins to crystallize. As a result, the bottle either breaks or the cork pops out.
How to store things and shoes on the balcony
You can arrange storage on the balcony for any items, things, including shoes. On open balconies, items should be stored in closed cabinets or boxes, but there is always a risk of irreparable damage due to aggressive frost conditions, snow and rain getting inside the cabinets.
When figuring out how to store things on the balcony, you need to take note of the recommendations of professionals, in particular:
- Clean all items of clothing and shoes from dirt, dust, grease and dry them;
- place crumpled newspaper inside shoes, boots, sneakers or place special stands to preserve the shape of the products;
- place clothes in sealed bags;
- leather products must be treated with a special cream or Vaseline without fragrances or fillers;
- Store shoes in boxes.
Electric pump
If the dacha has an autonomous water supply system and the well is equipped with a submersible pump, then such a device can be left only if there is complete confidence in safety. In order to prevent equipment from freezing, the well or borehole should be insulated.
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Very often, surface pumps are used in dachas, which fail when exposed to low temperatures. Such a device must be taken into the apartment and stored at a stable temperature.
Before leaving the dacha, you should pack the washed dishes in plastic wrap and spread poison for mice and rats in the room. Gas and water must be turned off. All padlocks should be lubricated with grease and covered with plastic bottles to prevent moisture from entering. You should also check the condition of the roof and gutters. If possible, window openings should be covered with wooden panels. This will help avoid robberies and the consequences of natural phenomena.
It is also necessary to check that there is no water in all possible containers and hoses. If through carelessness it remains, then over the winter this container will become unusable from repeated defrosting and freezing.
If possible, it is worth connecting the house to the alarm system. The signal must be sent to a security company, or to the owner’s personal phone.
City balcony – spare “refrigerator”
In a village or country house, there are no problems with storing jars of home preserves. Entire storage facilities are built in the ground floor; caissons are buried in the ground right next to the house or garden. Some owners wisely use summer kitchens, verandas, cold corridors and even attics. However, for the city, or more precisely, for residents of multi-storey buildings, all of the listed options are unacceptable, especially if they do not have their own garage. We have to find ways to store blanks in a city apartment.
The refrigerator is not intended for long-term storage of canned food
A storage place for pickled cucumbers and mushrooms, sauerkraut, and homemade stew must be found before you start preparing them. A loggia or balcony is perhaps the only area suitable for storing cans, containers and bags of tasty preparations for the winter.
It remains to fulfill several conditions so that the products do not deteriorate and do not freeze with the onset of frost: install new, preferably double-glazed windows or repair old glazing if it does not provide the necessary microclimate; insulate the ceiling, floor and walls; install racks or cabinets with shelves for convenient storage; adjust lighting (including lighting in cabinets).
In this case, you need to make maximum use of the usable space, since it is limited and cannot accommodate a large number of shelving, unlike, for example, a village cellar.
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If everything works out with the installation of a balcony cellar, then you will be able to stock up on signature recipes every year, and on holidays please your household with delicious homemade preparations.
Electrical devices
If the room is not heated, the humidity level in it increases. This may deteriorate the condition of household electrical appliances.
Metal parts of electrical appliances become rusty. If it is not possible to transport such devices to the city, you should treat the metal parts with machine oil and ensure sealed packaging.
Equipment that runs on batteries should not be stored at low temperatures, otherwise it will become unusable. If necessary, you can simply remove the battery and take it with you.
If there is a refrigerator in the house, it should be turned off, defrosted, thoroughly rinsed and dried. It is recommended to completely turn off the electricity during the winter.
To protect household appliances from thieves, it is worth pretending that they are out of order. For example, you can remove the door from a washing machine and take it into your apartment. Some summer residents paint refrigerators or washing machines in bright colors. This disguise provides additional protection against thieves.
How to prepare shoes
Before storing your shoes for long-term storage, you need to prepare them. This is necessary so that the shoes do not lose their appearance over the winter. Follow these steps:
- rinse your shoes well and let them dry;
- if it has a leather surface, lubricate it with cream;
- treat suede shoes with water-repellent and other care products;
- crumpled paper or newspapers should be placed inside the boots, as well as boots, this will prevent loss of shape and accumulation of moisture;
- if you have special moisture-absorbing bags, put them inside your shoes;
- carefully place your shoes in boxes or fabric bags;
- Place containers on shelves or in a closet.
Check your shoes periodically in winter to prevent damage. If you see that it is wet or damp, take it indoors, dry it, and store it somewhere else.
Before putting shoes on the balcony for storage, determine whether it is suitable for this purpose. Take the issue of arranging your loggia seriously. The maintenance of your things in proper form will depend on this.
Food products
All food that is freely available will arouse the interest of wild animals. First of all, mice and rats will come running to such delicacies. They will not only destroy all the supplies they can get to, but will also leave traces of their presence in the house. We can say that the owners of the dacha are very lucky if the rats do not decide to make a nest in the house. These animals' front incisors grow constantly, and if rats need to get to food, they will chew not only plastic or tin, but even concrete.
The only material that rats cannot handle is glass. But a large supply of food in banks can attract homeless people.
All products should be taken with you to the city, or thrown away if they are not of particular value.
