The Do’s and Don’ts of Storing Furniture
Storage units are convenient if you're in the process of moving or simply don't have the space for your items at the moment. If you have large pieces of furniture to store, you want to carefully protect them from dings and scratches, while also ensuring you have enough room for all your other items. Here’s a helpful list of do’s and don’ts for storing furniture.
Do:
Make a list to organize.
Before storing anything, make a thorough list of what’s going into the unit. This can be helpful as a short-term and long-term solution: everything can be organized quickly, and the list can be kept for later, so you’ll always know what was and wasn’t packed.
Create walkways.
One of the challenges of renting a storage unit is not having the space to walk around once the area is full. Before storing, plan out a walkway and put objects around this space. This can be done by leaving masking tape on the ground and removing it when you’re done. This will make it much easier to unpack down the line and helps provide air circulation in the unit.
Don't:
Leave everything assembled.
Deconstructing furniture ahead of time can be very helpful. Taking bigger furniture apart can save space in the storage unit and make it easier for you to maneuver around your items. However, because it’s also easy for individual pieces to get lost or mixed up, be sure to pack each piece of a single item together.
Wrap furniture in plastic.
To protect furnishings, you may be considering shrink wrapping them. This may be safe for a quick move, but for long-term storage, plastic wrapping can be damaging. Wooden and fabric goods will have moisture trapped in the wrappings, which can lead to water damage. Instead, cover the pieces up with tarps or blankets. They safe-guard against dust while keeping everything breathable.
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