How to Clean Your Storage or Shipping Container the “Green Way”

Utilizing storage or shipping containers is an increasingly popular way to save space. Many folks use storage or shipping containers as temporary storage solutions, as makeshift garages, and even as storm shelters. Finding a used storage or shipping container is a great way to save money and to leave a smaller carbon footprint, as well. At LGI Transport, LLC, we’ve got a slew of storage options to help make your life easier. We’ve also got a few tips to help you clean your used storage or shipping container the “green” way.

It’s always important to clean out your repurposed storage or shipping container before using it.  Storage and shipping containers are used to carry a wide range of products – anything from electronics to food could be transported inside them. This is why you want to ensure that you give it a good clean before using it at your home or business. If you’re looking for storage containers for sale, then call LGI Transport, LLC. We can give you a host of options that will suit your preferences. We can fill you in more “green” clean details, too.

At LGI Transport, LLC, we suggest starting the cleaning process with a bristle broom and working your way from the back of your storage or shipping container to the front. You’d be surprised how much dirt and debris can be loosened with a good sweep. Investing in a dust mask might not be a bad idea. After a thorough sweep, you’ll want to inspect the inside for signs of corrosion or rust. If you happen to find any patches, simply treat them with a little apple cider vinegar. White vinegar should do the trick, too. Apply the vinegar and then rub with a cloth or sponge. Some people have even had success rubbing out rust with a little aluminum foil. Any spots of your storage or shipping container that are flaking or peeling can be treated with a medium grit sandpaper.  

At LGI Transport, LLC we recommend blasting your storage or shipping container with dry ice to completely clean the inside. This is really the most eco-friendly method of getting it thoroughly cleaned. This method is actually used in other countries as an environmentally conscious way of cleaning out large cargo containers that return from sea. This process reduces the amount of chemicals and water needed to clean the storage or shipping container, and it is often a practical solution for many commercial buyers. If you are a residential buyer, oftentimes the company you buy your storage or shipping container from can do a dry ice blast for you.

If you’re still trying to locate shipping containers for sale, call LGI Transport, LLC. We’ve got a bunch to choose from!