Packing your precious possessions for storage can be a little daunting, especially when it comes to wooden furniture that needs special care. With the right handling, however, you can safely store beds, dressers, and other furniture. Follow the tips below to properly prepare and pack your wooden items for self-storage.

4 Steps to Pack Wood Furniture for Storage

1. Prepare Surfaces

Dust, clean, polish, or wax wooden furniture to prepare for storage. Waxing protects surfaces from dampness and from drying out, which is especially important if the storage unit isn’t climate controlled. Polish metal fixtures and wipe down any upholstery with antibacterial wipes to prevent mold.

2. Disassemble

If possible, disassemble the piece. Keep all hardware and store it in a labeled plastic bag stored with the piece; tape it onto the inside of a drawer or side of the piece as appropriate. Wrap each piece in plastic or shrink wrap and secure with masking tape. This helps prevent against scratches, pests, water, and humidity.

3. Elevate

Most storage units have concrete floors, which can transfer moisture to your wooden items. Whether disassembled or not, place any wood pieces on a plastic sheet, tarp, or pallets, and not directly on the concrete. 

4. Cushion

Furniture that is being stored whole should be wrapped or cushioned with moving blankets or other padding. This will help prevent dings and scratches. Cover surfaces that boxes or other items will be stored on.

Prepare wooden furniture carefully before storage for best results. Rt 8 Self Storage, in Hudson, OH, offers secure units in two convenient sizes. Their gated facility keeps items safe, and they allow deliveries for commercial tenants. Call (330) 650-2626 to reserve a unit or visit the website to read reviews.