How can you make sure your stored possessions are safe? Locking them away in storage may seem straightforward, but it isn’t always that simple. You must pack furniture and fragile items carefully, as well as account for factors such as fluctuating humidity. What can you do to help?

Below, Treweek Mini Storage in Kalispell, MT, explains a few of the best ways to protect your items:

• Double-Box Valuables: Cushioning goes a long way toward securing your valuables, but double-boxing makes bubble wrap and newspaper even more effective. Not only will it protect items from bumps in the road, but it also makes it safer to stack boxes in your storage unit and save space.

• Disassemble Your Furniture: As with many large items, furniture can often be disassembled into smaller and more manageable pieces. Before storing your pieces, see if you can take them apart, keeping hardware in plastic bags and wrapping big pieces in cushioning material. This not only protects your furniture better but also makes it easier to carry.

• Pack Heavy Valuables in Small Boxes: Are you storing hardback books, dishes, glassware, or other heavy items? The safest way to pack them is to only use small boxes. A large box could get far too heavy and may even burst open, causing damage to or even breaking your valuables.

• Protect Clothing & Fabrics: Take steps to anticipate fluctuating humidity levels, particularly with items like clothes, towels, and stuffed toys. Make sure they are completely dry, cover them with plastic, and ensure they have proper ventilation. Do not store them in airtight containers.

• Let Leather & Wood “Breathe”: Leather and wood furniture shouldn’t be stored in airtight containers. These pieces contain enough moisture that the seals will cause them to grow mold or warp. To avoid this, protect them with cloth (not plastic) coverings.

For more information on storing your valuable items safely, get in touch with the team at Treweek Mini Storage. To reserve a storage unit, call (406) 752-2835. Visit their website to learn more about the team.