Preparing furniture for storage starts long before items are placed into a unit, and understanding how to prepare items properly can help prevent damage to your treasured belongings.
When storing furniture, damage can be caused by dust, moisture and temperature changes over time. So, whether furniture will be held in storage for a few weeks or several months, effective preparation and wrapping are essential to protect the condition and lifespan of your items.
Working with experienced storage specialists can support this process. At Steeles of Stamford, we help you preserve furniture with effective, durable methods and secure facilities designed to reduce the risk of mould and structural damage.
How to protect furniture in storage
Before furniture is packed away, proper preparation goes a long way. Knowing how to protect furniture in storage starts with ensuring your belongings are clean and dry, by removing dust, dirt and excess moisture to reduce the risk of surface damage over time.
Choosing what to wrap furniture in for storage is just as important. Our storage specialists recommend bubble wrap and protective wrapping for fragile belongings, double-walled boxes for secure stacking and protective covers for larger furniture like mattresses.
At Steeles of Stamford, we offer professional covers, boxes and packaging to help safeguard furniture in storage, with flexible packing options that respond to different needs.
How to wrap furniture for long-term storage
If your goal is to protect your furniture over extended periods, we have the solution. Working out how to wrap furniture for storage in the long-term requires an approach that seals surfaces, while allowing furniture to breathe.
First of all, disassemble larger items where possible to reduce stress on joints and frames. Wrapping individual components provides even more protection and can prevent pressure marks or friction.
Avoid wrapping items too tightly to prevent a build up of condensation over time – this is particularly important when considering how to wrap wood furniture for storage. And for fabric-covered furniture and mattresses, these should be fully enclosed in protective covers, rather than plastic covers, to allow effective airflow.
Alongside careful wrapping, the storage environment you choose is essential to the maintenance of your furniture. Our purpose-built furniture storage units are designed to keep your items dry, protected and secure, suitable for sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs, garden furniture and more. And you can choose between 24 hour access or weekday access – whatever works best for you.
Alternatively, our 24-hour self storage units provide the same secure environment, but also give you complete control over when you load, store and retrieve your items. Our standard self storage units measure 20ft x 8ft x 8ft – offering space similar to a single garage.
With the right approach to cleaning, wrapping and packing your furniture, you can store furniture safely for both short and long periods. By learning how to prepare furniture for storage using the correct methods, you can preserve your items with confidence.
To find out more about how to prepare furniture for storage and protect items for the future, visit our storage page or get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote.