How to Keep Furniture Well-Maintained in Your Storage Unit

Do you have large, unused furniture items taking up valuable space in your home? Whether you have stopped using certain furniture items (but are not ready to get rid of them), are downsizing, or have inherited furniture that has sentimental value, if you want to gain space in your home, placing it in a storage unit is the perfect solution.

Keeping your furniture in storage offers several advantages. In addition to decluttering your home, storing your things in this way will give you peace of mind, knowing that everything is safe and secure and that you can access it conveniently whenever needed.

No matter how much furniture you need to store or how bulky or awkwardly shaped it is, you will likely have no problem finding a storage unit in Richmond Hill to meet your needs.

Plus, renting a storage unit is much more cost-effective than upgrading to a larger house or apartment to accommodate excessive furniture. With access to flexible rental terms, you can use the space for as long or as little as you need.

Best Methods for Maintaining Furniture in Storage

Renting a storage unit is a great storage solution for your furniture, including everything from couches, sectionals, and chairs to wardrobes, desks, and bed frames, and more. However, keeping your furniture in a storage unit does not mean you can stop maintaining it.

In fact, to preserve the condition of your furniture while in a storage unit in Richmond Hill, there are several measures you should take, such as the following:

1. Clean and disassemble your furniture

Two key steps that will make a huge difference in the maintenance of your furniture while in storage are thoroughly cleaning and then disassembling it before placing it in the storage unit.

Since dust, dirt, and stains left on furniture can lead to damage over time, such as fabric deterioration, mould growth, or wood decay, it is necessary to perform a proper cleaning to keep things in good condition.

Afterwards, however, make sure that everything is completely dry before it goes into storage. A thorough cleaning will also help prevent smells from developing in your storage unit and keep pests away.

Make sure you follow the best cleaning practices for the specific materials used in building or making your furniture. For instance, wooden or plastic furniture can be cleaned with mild soap and water. However, fabric items, such as couches or seat cushions, should be cleaned with an upholstery cleaner.

Disassembling your furniture, when possible, will make it easier to store these items in your storage unit, and can prevent them from getting scratched or damaged when you load or move them around.

2. Wrap your furniture

Another key step to protecting your furniture not only when it is in storage, but also during the packing and transportation stages, is to wrap larger items. When wrapping your furniture, anything from plastic sheeting to moving blankets will suffice, although cotton or microfiber sheets are, perhaps, the best option.

In addition, lay down a thick layer of plastic sheeting on the floor of the storage unit before you start loading furniture into the unit to prevent moisture from the floor from being absorbed by your things.

As you are wrapping up your furniture, make sure you do not wrap anything too snugly. You just need to loosely drape the wrappings over your furniture to ensure that it can breathe, especially when it is going to be stored long-term.

3. Protect glass items

If any of your furniture, such as coffee tables, dining tables, or mirrors, has glass components, it is crucial to take extra precautions to protect such items and materials. Wrap any glass pieces with packing paper but without taping it on directly on the glass to avoid having to deal with nasty tape residue later.

After wrapping the glass with the paper, add a layer of bubble wrap around it. If possible, place the glass items in a box for added protection, using boxes that are long, wide, and relatively flat.

4. Raise your furniture off the floor

It is desirable to raise any furniture in your storage unit off the floor if possible. Although most storage unit facilities are equipped to handle all kinds of weather, floods can occur, and anything on the floor could be damaged or even completely ruined by water. Plus, elevating the furniture off the floor will ensure better airflow and help prevent mould growth.

Some of the most effective methods for raising your furniture off the ground is to place pallets or plastic blocks beneath these items. However, even a few layers of cardboard or a plastic sheet is or can be helpful.

How Abacus Self Storage Can Help You Protect Your Stored Furniture

If you have unused furniture taking up space in your home, and you are looking for a storage solution, Abacus Self Storage can offer reliable storage in Richmond Hill. We have storage units of all types and sizes to accommodate your furniture.

When storing your belongings at our facility, you can be sure they are completely safe and secure, as our units are bright, clean, and equipped with various security features. Our facility has 24/7 monitored intrusion alarms, door and fire alarms, electronic security gates requiring access passcodes, and extensive indoor and outdoor camera surveillance.

The electricity and the lights and heat if needed is always on, as we have an automated emergency electricity generator ready to go 24/7, in the event the local utility has a blackout.

We also have temperature controlled units for maximum protection of your furniture’s condition, including humidity-triggered fresh air circulation on warm summer days. With our reliable climate control in place, you can be sure your furniture will not be exposed to extremely hot or cold temperatures, thus minimizing the chances of warping and cracking.

This also helps minimize or possibly prevent the growth of mould or mildew which might damage your furniture, which can become a major problem if humidity is an issue.

For more information about how you can benefit from our storage in Richmond Hill, or to learn more about the various types and sizes of storage units we have to offer, call Abacus Self Storage at 289-807-1033 or contact us here.