Many items of furniture can suffer damage of some sort whilst in storage. This can happen very quickly, often within months. The problem is that most items of furniture are not stored with the proper care and attention they need before being placed in a self storage unit.
Clean and Treat Everything First
Clean any hard surfaces on furniture and apply a light coat of furniture polish or wax to wooden surfaces before storing. Vacuum upholstered items and allow them to fully dry before storing to prevent growth of mildew.
Choose the Right Wrapping
Avoid using plastic to seal in wood in furniture storage as this can cause the wood to warp due to humidity. Furniture can be covered with furniture blankets or old cotton sheets instead. Metal legs and frames should be covered with plastic wrapped around bubble wrap to prevent rust.
Stand Pieces Correctly
Keep sofas upright when storing them as opposed to laying them flat to stop the sofa frame from sagging under its own weight. However, mattresses should always be stored flat and never be folded or stored standing up.
Pick a Climate-Controlled Unit
Wood is sensitive to moisture and humidity in storage, and most species will suffer some degree of damage from even moderate levels of dampness over time.
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A little time and effort before storing your furniture will pay off in the long run when you can collect it in exactly the same condition.
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