To ensure furniture stays in good condition while in storage, proper preparation is essential. Fortunately, it only takes a few easy steps to protect your furniture and ready it for its time in a storage unit. Below, these steps are discussed in more detail.

A Guide to Prepping Furniture for Storage

1. Choose Temperature-Controlled Storage

Before you begin the work of prepping the furniture itself, choose a storage facility that is temperature controlled. This way, the items will be kept in a temperate environment that will add a certain level of protection. For instance, cold temperatures can dry out and crack leather, so if you have a leather sofa or chairs, temperature-controlled storage is ideal.

2. Dissemble the Furniture

Remove all detachable parts from the furniture you will be storing: legs, wheels, casters, arms, drawers, etc. Put all small parts in plastic resealable bags and label each. With larger removable pieces, wrap them in old bedsheets or plastic wrap and store them together. Not only will this make the furniture easy to transport to the unit, but once there, it will be easier to move in and out.

3. Lay a Plastic Sheet on the Floor

Before moving furniture into the unit, lay a sheet of plastic on the floor. Plastic sheeting like the kind used by painters, or even a simple tarpaulin, is usually sufficient. This prevents moisture from getting into the bottom of the future and causing damage.

4. Wrap Everything

Bubble wrap should only be used on smaller breakable items such as lamps, mirrors, housewares, and knickknacks. When used on larger furniture pieces, bubble wrap and other thick plastic coverings can trap moisture and make furniture swell. Instead, choose blankets, drop cloths, or old bedsheets to wrap each large item separately.

These pointers will ensure your furniture is taken care of while in storage. When shopping for storage options, trust RobinBrooke Storage. They provide the Hardin County, KY, area with temperature-controlled, self-storage units as well as moving supplies, locks, and notary public services. They are committed to offering a safe, secure, and affordable way to store your most treasured items. To learn more, call them today at (270) 737-1482, visit their website, or message them on Facebook or Twitter.