Tips for Preparing Furniture For Long-Term Self-Storage

Whether you are putting furniture into self-storage for the long haul or just need a place to store it temporarily, there are some important steps that you must take for furniture preservation. Read on for our top tips to ensure your furniture is kept in top condition over the course of its stay in storage!

Step 1: Prepare, Clean and Inspect

Before attempting to store any item in self-storage, it is important to first prepare them and ensure they are clean and free from dirt, dust and other debris. This step is especially important with wooden furniture as it can be susceptible to moulds and mildew when exposed to damp and humid environments. Furthermore, inspect all pieces for any signs of damage such as scratches, tears or broken components before storing them in a unit.

Step 2: Disassemble Your Items

Whenever possible disassemble your items into their individual components. This will not only make them easier to move around but also help protect them from any potential harm while they are stored inside a self-storage unit. Once the items are taken apart make sure that all screws, nails or other fasteners remain attached so they can easily be reassembled later on.

Step 3: Use Packing Materials

The right packing materials can go a long way toward ensuring your items remain safe while in storage. For wooden furniture use shrink wrap and/or bubble wrap for added protection against moisture buildup, moulds or dust accumulation. When dealing with metal items apply rust inhibitor spray prior to wrapping as this will help avoid rust damage from occurring due to prolonged exposure over time.

Step 4: Cover

If you don’t want your items exposed to dirt or dust cover them with a heavy-duty plastic cover once wrapped up in packing materials. Furniture blankets are also ideal if you prefer extra padding between the furniture itself and its protective covering. Be aware that large thick covers may result in heat buildup which can lead to further depreciation of certain materials like wood over time (keep air circulation at optimal levels).

Step 5: Label

To prevent scuffing while moving pieces around during the loading and unloading process, label each item clearly with tape indicating its final destination within the unit so it will not have to be moved multiple times during this process – mark handles accordingly! Avoid writing directly onto surfaces as permanent markers may cause discoloration down the road if left unchecked.

By following these simple steps you should have no problems preparing your furniture correctly for long-term self-storage! Don’t forget that experienced commercial movers like Pardee Moving & Storage can always help make sure things go smoothly during and after the move too! Get in touch today for more information about how we can help make sure your next move is stress-free!