Putting items in self-storage is convenient when you’re moving, downsizing, or decluttering. However, to ensure your belongings stay in good shape, you need to store them correctly. Here are four items that need to be in a climate-controlled storage facility.

4 Sensitive Belongings to Put in Climate-Controlled Self-Storage

1. Leather Furniture

If leather furniture is exposed to extreme temperature changes, it can sweat, leading to discoloration and mildew. When you store it, cover it in furniture blankets to protect it from the environment inside of a self-storage facility. Also, place it on plastic or a wooden pallet to ensure condensation and vermin don’t gather underneath. 

2. Household Appliances & Electronics

Electronics and household appliances are sensitive and expensive. When a computer, TV, microwave, or other machine is exposed to temperature changes, their parts may crack or rust. If you have the device’s original packaging, pack it in there since the foam inserts are perfectly shaped to hold it. Otherwise, fit it in a box and fill out the remaining space with packing peanuts or paper. Round up all the wires and cords with twist or zip ties to ensure they don’t get tangled while in storage.

3. Clothing

Whether you’re storing your Sunday best or casual wear, keep clothing in a climate-controlled unit. When your clothes are exposed to too much humidity, they can grow mold and mildew, which can destroy your collection quickly. Store your clothing in plastic containers with a snap on lid, and add mothballs to prevent mildew and musty odors.

4. Photographs

Photographs of special moments and memories are irreplaceable, especially if they’re not available in digital format. However, their paper can degrade in high or low humidity, so store them in a climate-controlled storage facility. Keep your pictures in archival-quality albums made specifically to preserve photographs. Other sorts of paper may yellow and weaken the picture. 

Trust your valuables to the care of Advantage Storage in Flower Mound, TX. With 31 locations across the Southwest, they provide clean self-storage facilities that look more like office buildings than storage units. Call (972) 212-5225 to get in touch about storage, moving and packing supplies, insurance, or property management. Find out more about their services online.