It's easy to lose track of what's actually inside a storage unit once the monthly payment becomes routine. If you can't remember the last time you opened the door, or you're paying more in rent than the contents are worth, that's usually a sign it's time to deal with it.
A full cleanout doesn't have to mean an emotional gauntlet. Sorting what to keep, donate, or haul away can often be done in a single visit, especially with an extra set of hands to do the heavy lifting and hauling.
Once the unit's cleared, you can close it out entirely or reorganize it into something more manageable — either way, it's one less recurring bill and one less thing sitting unresolved in the back of your mind.