Do you remember the day you decided on that table or finally saved up enough money for that gorgeous bed frame? Because furniture is a big purchase that also reflects your personal style, you should know how to protect it when placing it in storage during a move or when downsizing. Here are three tips for packing furniture and keeping it safe inside a unit. 

How to Prepare Your Furniture for Storage

1. Wax Woods & Condition Leathers

Outdoor storage units that aren’t climate-controlled can subject furniture items to humidity and temperature changes. Ask about the average climates inside of storage units, and protect your pieces by treating the surfaces carefully. Waxing woods makes them less susceptible to water damage, while conditioning leather can keep the natural material from drying out and cracking. 

2. Wrap It In Plastic 

Moving can be difficult on furniture, especially if it will be squeezed through tight spaces. To prevent scratches, wrap the pieces tightly in plastic or bubble wrap, particularly along the edges that are more susceptible to bumping into other items during transport. Around the corners, tuck padding between the layers of wrap to keep edges from being crushed. 

3. Carefully Disassemble Larger Pieces 

Although moving furniture in one piece seems convenient, particularly large tables or couches aren’t easy to carry and transport, even with multiple people. As you move bed frames or large dressers, excess weight can lead to drops, and metal joints can become bent. Instead, carefully disassemble larger pieces, and enclose hardware like screws and nuts between layers of tape attached to the back of the item.

When you have furniture to store, team up with the professionals at Carolina Self Storage in Archdale, NC. With a commitment to affordable pricing and clean facilities, the family-owned company will help you rest a little easier while your belongings are away from your home. Their storage units can accommodate a variety of items, with sizes ranging from 5-by-10 feet to 10-by-20 feet. To learn more about their availability, call (336) 434-4367 or send them a message online.