Whether you're at home or on the go you want to be assured that your belongings are protected. Traditional methods don't always work as well as we think. Perhaps you've locked up all of your valuables in a safe at home. Intruders will find them way too easily. Perhaps you've stashed some personal documents in the glove compartment of your automobile. Cars are incredibly vulnerable and easy to gain access to by crooks.

So, how do you go about safeguarding the things that are most important to you? Diversion safes are the new-age way of concealing valuables in plain sight. We'll go over everything you need to know about buying one in the blog below.

 

What Are Diversion Safes?

 

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Diversion Safes offer a one-of-a-kind way to hide valuables by imitating everyday objects. These safes may be placed in plain sight without generating suspicion or appearing out of place, making them ideal for concealing items such as jewelry, important documents, cash, and other valuables. Diversion safes can be disguised as a book, a bottle, a picture frame, or any other ordinary item allowing you to store and secure your valuables invisibly.

Many diversion safes might be mistaken for everyday items. Cash, for example, can be stored in mantle clocks, jewelry can be stowed in what appears to be a soda bottle, and pen drives can be stowed in a variety of canisters.

Safes of this type are designed to appear and feel exactly like the products they imitate. They're also weighted to feel like a regular object, so even if the thieves handle the safe, they won't know what's inside unless they carefully study it and remove the top or bottom. Diversion safes can be disguised as personal care goods, household objects, food, or beverages and come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Many safes are exact duplicates of the goods they imitate because they are remanufactured from the original containers. A soda can safe, for example, might be advertised as a realistic replica that feels full of liquid, won't open by accident, and has a top that must be screwed on and off to access the inside. A water bottle safe could contain real water with a secret storage compartment at the bottom to hide things. Candle diversion safes can be used as real candles and can burn for up to four hours, reducing suspicion about the item's true purpose.

 

Why Do They Work?

 

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Burglars spend an average of eight minutes breaking into a residence and looking for valuables to steal. Criminals usually look in easy-to-reach places like a bedroom dresser or a coffee table drawer in the living room. Thieves are known to steal notebooks and computers left on desks and dining room tables. What burglars don't have time for is a thorough investigation of every possible diversion safe. A criminal does not have time to unscrew the back of a clock or inspect inside every box of food stored in your cupboard with only eight minutes to look for things to steal.

 

What To Avoid When Choosing a Diversion Safe

 

The best diversion safes are ones that blend seamlessly into their surroundings. Avoid the following when purchasing a diversion safe:

 

1) Frequently Used Items

 

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Choose a diversion safe that will not be used frequently and that will not appear out of place, such as a potted plant, a water bottle stashed in the back of your refrigerator, or other similar objects.

 

2) Consumables

 

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This is the most common blunder people make. Despite its inconspicuousness, your secret can of spam can be vulnerable to accidental discovery as soon as someone who is hungry and craving a sandwich raids your cupboard and discovers that the can of spam does not have any spam. Pop cans, coffee cans, and spray cans with a secret compartment are just a few examples of diversion safes that you need to avoid.

 

3) Items That Are Easily Misplaced

 

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This is a complete no-no. Micro diversion safes may make you feel like a killer spy, but they should be avoided at all costs. Micro SD card coin diversion safes or bolt diversion safes are practically insane. You're almost certain to misplace them or spend the whole day digging through your change jar or your toolbox in search of them.

 

4) Items That Do Not Function

 

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A diversion safe with multiple plugs, a false battery, or a false wall plug that doesn't power anything will be discovered in no time. Nothing attracts attention like something that doesn't work or function properly. Your handy pals or a thief that has too much time on their hands will open it up to check what's wrong and find your hidden stash of valuables.

 

5) Electronic Items

 

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Try to avoid electronic diversion safes as these need regular maintenance. When the battery in your wall clock runs out or your digital clock stops operating, a friend who simply wants to help you may try to open the back only to discover the hidden compartment. Diversion safes should be low-maintenance and visible without sticking out like a sore thumb.

 

6) Items That Stick Like a Sore Thumb

 

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As mentioned before, avoid items that stick out like a sore thumb. A Coca Cola diversion safe when you're a fitness enthusiast, a bottle of car cleaner when you do not have a car, a diversion safe disguised as pet food when you do not have a pet, and other similar items should be avoided as they scream attention and will be discovered in no time.

 

Summary

 

You can keep your valuables safe in plain sight with a diversion safe. Thieves don't even think about looking for valuables in toiletries, water bottles, and household cleaning product containers, making them excellent diversion safes. They're busy rummaging through drawers and cupboards, tossing mattresses, and searching behind paintings for hidden safes.

A diversion safe can be used to store money, jewels, and other important stuff, and it could be just what you need in your house, dorm room, or hotel room. The best part is that they're quite affordable and some even come with a key lock or combination lock for extra security. While you're here, have a look at Travah's bottle diversion safes, which will keep your valuables hidden from prying eyes.