One: Find a Storage Facility with Excellent Customer Reviews
Look for a self storage facility that is clean, secure, and has staff on site. Properly prepping and storing your furniture is key to preserving and protecting your valuables. Prevent damage such as warping, cracking, or mold and mildew by cleaning your furniture prior to storing.
Two: Clean & Prepare Your Furniture
Before storing your furniture, take the time to clean it thoroughly. Start by removing any dust, dirt, or debris that has formed on the furniture. Vacuum upholstered furniture and apply wood polish or fabric cleaner to protect your valuables. Be sure to completely dry out all furniture prior to placing items in storage.This will prevent mold or mildew to form that can lead to damage to your valuables.
Three: Disassemble the Furniture for Storage
Mitigate possible damage to your furniture by disassembling the furniture. This will help transporting and stowing your bed frames, tables, bookshelves, and other items. Keep all disassembled parts, screws, and hardware in labeled bags or containers and secure them to the furniture.
Four: Protect Furniture by Wrapping Legs & Arms
Using furniture blankets, moving pads, furniture covers, or bubble wrap to provide a cushioning to prevent scratches, dents, or broken parts to your furniture. Wrap legs and table tops with a protective layer of cloth or bubble wrap to prevent scratches and broken parts. This will prevent dust, moisture, and rust from destroying your valuables.
Always cover your furniture with breathable materials such as cloth and place valuables so that there is space between the items and the walls of the storage space. Leave sufficient space between furniture items and the walls to crete airflow which will reduce the risk of moisture build-up.Proper air circulation is key to preventing condensation, which can lead to damage.
Five: Elevate Furniture Off The Ground
Use pallets, boards, or lay down plastic tarps on the floor to create a protective barrier between the furniture and the storage unit floor. This helps mitigate the risk of water damage to your valuables.
Six: Properly Stow Your Valuables
A common mistake made when storing furniture is to simply throw it all into the storage as-is. Understand that you must prepa and stow valuables carefully to preserve and protect.
- Never stack anything on top of fragile or delicate items. Fragile pieces such as glass tabletops, mirrors, or intricate decorations should be stored upright or flat to minimize pressure and prevent breakage.Use additional padding such as blankets between stacked items to create a cushion to protect fragiles.
- Always stack heavy items at the bottom and place lighter items on top to maintain stability and avoid damage.
- Store large pieces vertically. Turn sofas, mattresses and long, low cabinets on their ends and stand them up around the edge of the storage space.
- Never use plastic to cover furniture, as thai can lead to moisture becoming trapped causing mildew which wil damage your valuables.
Summary
Choose a storage facility that has favorables testimonials. With proper preparation and thoughtful placement your furniture will be well preserved for when you bring items back to your home.
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About Montgomery Self Storage
Montgomery Self Storage is your friendly, local neighborhood, mom and pop, self storage center. Making people’s lives easier for 15 years.
Enjoy peace of mind knowing that your unit is monitored by a closed-circuit video surveillance system. The facility is routinely checked for pests and all units are well-lit and super-clean.
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Montgomery Self Storage
9 Factory Street, Montgomery, NY 12549
Phone: (845) 457-6229
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