Diwali Cleaning Done, Guests Arriving: How to Make Room Without a Bigger Home | Stownest

Cleaning your home for Diwali and hosting relatives is a two-pronged battle that requires some creativity. Storage solutions with StowNest simplify both. The bulky furniture in your home can be moved out of the way for a few weeks while you clean, and provide real space for relatives to stay. After the guests leave, the furniture is returned.

 

Two Deadlines, One Small House

First comes the big Diwali clean, and then relatives come to stay. The walls get touched up. Curtains get washed. The cupboards get emptied for the first time in a year. And all this has to happen in time for relatives to arrive. Maybe it's your parents. A cousin's family. An aunt visiting from another city.

Suddenly every room gets two issues. It's not yet clean, and there's nowhere for guests to stay. The sofa blocks the guest room. The extra almirah takes up half the floor space. The dining table is too big to fit in the space left for puja and the family meal.

Most people just cope with things as they are. Someone sleeps on the sofa. The cleaning maid works around the furniture. People smile and say this is Diwali. But, it does not have to be this way.

 

The Real Problem Is Furniture

It's not always space that's the problem when guests come over. Sometimes it's all the unnecessary stuff that is in your way during the festival and prevents you from doing important prep. Extra beds, study tables, sofas, bookshelves, etc. They take up space that could be used for guests or to store stuff.

furniture can be huge obstacles in the way of deep cleaning. Remove those obstacles and watch your house transform. All the corners become accessible and so do the walls. You can turn a large, cluttered room into a comfortable guest room in no time. Same with the living room. With all the furniture out of the way, the living room becomes the perfect place to make a puja and rangoli, and to host a large family meal.

 

StowNest Self Storage is Here to Help

This is the essence of furniture storage and it's very easy to use.

• To use our service, call or email us with what you want to store. We'll take care of the rest.

• We'll send a team to pick up your stuff. If you want to do it yourself, you can go to our warehouse and pick it up. It's secured and tracked. Every single piece of your stuff is barcode tracked and the warehouse has 24/7 CCTV and regular pest control.

• After the festival, just tell us and your stuff will be back at your house.

Stored items are insured up to ₹2.5 lakh against theft, fire and natural calamities. You can check your items at any time through the app. If an item is damaged during storage or transport, StowNest is responsible for repairing or replacing the item.

 

What to Move Out First

You don’t have to clear your entire home. To start, you can move out things that are used the least during the festivals and take up most space in a room.

• Extra mattresses and bed frames that are taking up space in guest rooms.

• Study tables and bookshelves that are taking up space in guest rooms.

• Extra sofas and diwans that take up extra space in the living room.

• Bulky wardrobes and almirahs.

• Dining table sets that take up a lot of space and are used only for the festive meal.

If you’re unsure about a piece, you can ask customer support when you call to schedule a pickup. It is often easier to make a decision when there is someone to help you.

 

A Time Line

• About 2 weeks before Diwali: Call customer support to schedule a pickup and share your list of things you want picked up.

• During the cleaning and painting: Your furniture has been picked up and the rooms are empty and ready for painting and/or cleaning.

• Before guests arrive: The furniture has been arranged and the beds are made. The house has space for guests.

• After guests leave: Your furniture has been picked up again and you can store extra bedding and decorations until next year.

 

How Much Does It Cost?

We charge based on the number of items stored, not based on the size of the storage unit. This means that if you just need storage for a few bulky items, you won’t have to pay for an entire unit. Call us for storage pricing.

 

Who This Helps

This is helpful for families living in flats where all the rooms are full, and for households that have relatives staying for just a few days. This is also useful for people doing a full clean or repaint before the festival. It’s also helpful for people who do not have time to rearrange furniture twice, because their guests arrive right after they’ve finished cleaning.

 

Diwali Shouldn’t Be A Squeeze

Clearing space for guests is important, because you don't want to be tripping over furniture, and apologizing for lack of space. You can ensure that your guests have a proper space to stay by moving bulky furniture using StowNest’s temporary storage. Call us to get more details.

 

Key Takeaways

Sometimes, it feels like there isn't enough space at home for the cleaning and for incoming guests. The problem is usually bulky furniture, not the size of the house. Moving a few bulky pieces out for a few weeks allows you to easily clean the other rooms of the house, and make a proper guest room for your guests. StowNest has safe and secure storage for your furniture and delivers it back after the festival.

Storage is charged per item, tracked by barcode, and monitored 24/7. It is also covered by insurance of up to INR 2.5 lakhs.

 

 Frequently Asked Questions

 1. What is self storage StowNest and how can it help during Diwali?

We are a storage and moving company. We can take your bulky furniture away for a few weeks so your home is easier to clean and has space for guests. We store it and bring it back to you after the festival.

 

2. How can I make room for Diwali guests without a bigger home?

Move bulky or non-essential furniture like extra beds, study tables and second sofas into storage for the festival. This will make space for guest bedding and give you more space for family gatherings.

 

3. Can I use temporary storage just for the Diwali weeks?

Yes, Short term storage is ideal for festivals, cleaning or painting. Let us know your dates when you call customer support.

 

4. Do I need a truck to move furniture to storage?

No, we can pick up your furniture from your home and deliver it for you. You can also go to the warehouse if this is arranged with customer support.

 

5. Is storage affordable for only a short time, like during a festival?

StowNest prices storage based on the items you store, making it cheaper to store a few items compared to a whole house. For an estimate, give our customer service team your list.

 

6.  Is furniture safe in your storage units?

The warehouse has 24-hour surveillance, regular pest control, and barcode tracking. Items in storage are insured for 2.5 lakhs. StowNest is liable to repair or replace any items that are damaged during storage or transport.

 

7. When should I book storage for Diwali guests?

You should book a week to two weeks in advance if possible, as several households are doing the same in preparation for the guests. The earlier you call, the easier it is to schedule.

 

 

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