Putting furniture items that you either have no space for or have no use for into a storage unit is one of the most convenient ways of creating pace in your home without having to let go of your stuff. Perhaps you have downsized to a smaller house, or maybe you have antique pieces that do not complement your décor. Electing to lease a storage unit is a great solution. Nonetheless, there are several things to take note of if your furniture is to stay in pristine condition while you put it away for a long time. If you are planning to declutter your house and take your belongings to a storage unit, below are three crucial things that you need to know beforehand.

Thoroughly clean and dry the furniture

The first thing to do when prepping your furniture pieces for long-term storage is ensure that they are cleaned thoroughly. You could perform this cleaning on your own, but it would be best if you hire professional cleaners who know how to eliminate grime from an array of surfaces including timber, upholstery, metal and so on. Professional cleaning also ensures that the items will be dry before you start to wrap them for long-term storage, which helps to limit the risk of moisture being trapped inside your upholstery and subsequently creating a prime breeding ground for mould.

Dismantle everything that you can

It may seem easier just to put your furniture pieces into storage the way they are, but this can translate into a substantial amount of space being wasted. Dining tables, king size beds and even dressing tables can take up a lot of space unevenly. Hence, you could end up requiring more than one storage unit to fit all your items. If you do not know how to disassemble your furniture, you can always hire the services of removalists who are trained to do this. Once the pieces are dismantled, you should wrap each item individually and then group the pieces so that you are not confused when you take your items out of self-storage.

Strategic placement in the unit

Once you get to your storage unit, you then have to devise a strategic plan for storing your items. Do not make the mistake of cramming everything in with the primary aim of forcing things to fit, as this dramatically increases the risk of damage. Instead, stack items accordingly so that they do not fall and break. Secondly, leave room between pieces to allow for ventilation. 

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