Whether you are making room for new furniture or are in the middle of a move, knowing how to cover and store your furniture is important. When furniture is improperly covered and stored, it is at an increased risk of deterioration and decay and may become damaged. To help you protect your furniture when temporarily placing it in a Phoenix storage unit, consider these tips. Get Things In Order Start with the basics: Ensure that your storage unit is in good condition, without obvious damage that will lead to pests, excessive dirt and debris, or water leaks. You should also give your furniture a good clean, as storing it in the best possible condition will help to keep furniture protected. Take it Apart If you are storing furniture that was in separate pieces when you bought it, take it apart before storage. More than anything, taking furniture apart before storing it maximizes room in your storage unit, allowing you to store more items than you would otherwise. Use Common Sense Stacking When stacking furniture and other personal items within your storage unit, use common sense - heavier things should go on the bottom, lighter things should go on the top. Never place a couch or dresser on top of a kitchen table, don’t place your kitchen table on top of stackable boxes, etc. Poor stacking has the potential to cause damage to your furniture and personal items and is at risk of collapsing and toppling, causing injury, too. Use Plastic, Blankets, Sheets, and Bubble Wrap You will need to make sure that all of your furniture is covered in order to optimize its protection. Plastic, blankets, and sheets help in a few ways: First, if you place plastic on the ground of the storage unit, this will make your heavy furniture items easier to slide, making moving easier. Blankets and sheets also help to protect furniture from coming into direct contact with other objects, leading to scratches. Plastic (or sheets) over your furniture will also help to keep pests and dust away. You should also use bubble wrap or another form of soft padding on items that have glass (coffee tables with glass tops, china cabinets, etc.) in order to protect the glass from cracking. Soft padding should also be used on furniture corners to protect them from damage, and protect other items from damage due to sharp corners. Contact Our Phoenix Storage Facility Today At US Storage Centers’ Phoenix location, we provide climate controlled units that help to keep your furniture and other personal items in tiptop shape while in your storage unit. We also maintain advanced security solutions to ensure that your personal items are protected from theft and vandalism. If you are ready to learn more about Phoenix storage and why our facility is right for you, please contact us directly at 602-842-0456. If you are ready to reserve your unit today at our special web price, select your unit size online now! US Storage Centers 4860 North 83rd Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85033 (866) 858-7031
