Though it’d be convenient to transport upholstery and appliances directly to a new residency, you may have to settle for a storage unit to house your items. Whether it be temporary or long-term, you need to keep your furniture safe, secure, and compact. Below are tips to properly transport and store your furniture.

How to Move & Maintain Furniture in Your Storage Unit

1. Clean Each Piece

Wipe down or vacuum the furniture to prevent dust and mildew from accumulating on these items over time. Spray tabletops with glass cleaners, use fabric cleaners and brushes on sofas, and wipe down leather pieces with specialty fabric sprays. Leave your furniture in a well-ventilated area for several hours before transportation to dry up moisture.   

2. Disassemble Furniture

Take apart tables, drawers, and mattresses for compact and easy storage. You’ll make fewer trips to the storage unit and have more space in the unit to stock your items. During disassembly, keep the pieces together and labeled to avoid losing or misplacing parts.

3. Cover Items

Add an extra layer of protection to the furniture by wrapping them. It’ll keep out contaminants while preventing dents and scratches from littering the pieces during transportation. Use moving blankets to cover wood and cloth material. Bubble wrap works best to cushion glass and metal furniture. Apply moving tape to the surface of the wrapping material instead of the furniture itself to avoid damage.

4. Label Furniture

Furniture may shift and collide during transportation. Moreover, fragile furniture may be mishandled and damaged if they’re not properly protected and labeled. Wrap delicate items in extra packing paper and label all the items accordingly to keep every piece together by the time you move into your next residency. 

For reliable, convenient, and safe storage solutions, visit the facilities of Stayton Mini Storage in Marion County, OR. Over 26 years of experience in the industry has allowed them to give commercial and residential customers a secure place to house their items. They accommodate your storage unit needs with drive-up access and roll-up doors for maximum space. Visit their website for more information about their services or call (503) 769-6464 for inquiries.