There are a lot of reasons for using plastic storage boxes around the home, particularly if you can buy them in a variety of different sizes. Being able to tuck clothes and seasonal items out of the way in sealable or lockable plastic storage boxes is a very effective way of ensuring they will be clean and ready for use when they are needed.
Naturally, one of the biggest factors when looking for convenient plastic storage boxes is the price they are available at. Due to the fact that this is likely going to be temporary storage and it is not imperative that the boxes look particularly decorative, the chief requirements are going to be that they have an effective closure or lock and that they are cheap.
Plastic Storage Box Options
It is possible to buy IRIS Stor N Slide Storage Boxes for around $60.00 per box. These plastic storage boxes measure 11.25” high x 17” wide and have a depth of 13.75”. They are made from clear sturdy polyethylene and come with lids that can be snapped in place for a secure closure.
If you need a large, flat plastic storage box that can be slid underneath beds you might prefer a clear plastic storage box from IRIS that is only around $12.50. The box measures only 6.3” high but is wider and longer measuring 24” x 16” making it perfect for placing clothing in and sliding under a bed or other furniture items. The IRIS plastic storage boxes I have found are available with snap-tight lids and are clear plastic so you can see what is being contained within. This type of storage box has the added advantage of being stackable.
For some real heavy duty plastic storage trunks that can not only be closed and locked they are also on wheels you should take a close look at the range of Solent Plastics storage trunks. This is a UK firm so the prices and sizes are in UKP and millimetres. The Solent Explorer Plastic Storage Trunk has a massive 185 litre capacity and measures 850mm x 610mm x 590mm. It comes with a detachable hinged lid with moulded padlock eyes. The price is £37.52.
The option that comes with four casters to provide the box with mobility is called the Solent Plastics Transiter Mobile Plastic Storage Trunk. It is the same size with the same features and the price is around£50.00. Both of these options will provide incredibly solid storage solutions at very reasonable prices.
A very similar option for those in the US is the Rubbermaid ActionPacker Storage Box. This is a tough plastic storage box that looks very similar to the Solent Plastics storage boxes. The dimensions are generous with a 24 gallon capacity measuring 26.5 x 19.3 x 17.4. It is built with a lockable latch lid and even comes with the additional feature of a bungee cord to tie it down with. The price is particularly impressive at only $45.00. This is certainly the type of storage box that will provide dust-free storage as well as weatherproof storage options. It is lightweight and portable and is possibly the type of storage box you would require if you are planning a camping trip or any holiday in which items are going to be required to be stored together securely.
A final tough plastic storage box that is lockable to consider is the Plano Molding 1819 XXL Wheeled Storage Box. This is a large mobile storage box featuring wheels for easy mobility. The box is large, measuring 37.75” x 18.25” x 14” and it is lockable in3 places, has grooves for stacking and is even airline approved making it a great box for transporting good and equipment. The most impressive feature of the box is the price tag which is under $30.00.
Different Sized Lockable Plastic Storage Boxes
If you are planning on stowing your storage boxes away in small or vacant parts of the home – under beds, in between items of furniture – you may find it necessary to use storage boxes of varying sizes. Let’s take a look at what is on offer when it comes to storage box sets available in size ranges.
The aforementioned Rubbermaid plastic storage box is available in a range of sizes with the 24 gallon option merely one of the many sizes available. Larger, 48 gallon and 35 gallon options are also available for even greater storage needs.
Far smaller storage boxes are also available. Of particular use to those looking to provide themselves with storage options that can be hidden away in small spaces will be the range of flat plastic storage boxes. These storage boxes can be filled with clothes and other linen items and then slid underneath furniture such as beds and bedroom closets where they will lie flat in airtight containers.
A few other brands that are certainly worth following up for some good examples of dependable lockable plastic storage boxes include: GSC, notably the GSC SL35000 Storage Locker; J. Terence Thompson; Stanley Consumer Storage.
One of the features that will be very likely to come in handy with these types of storage boxes is the ability to stack them. When you have stackable plastic storage boxes you will find that they can be stored in a far greater variety of spaces, maximizing their effectiveness for providing you with a useful storage solution.
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