Furniture takes up valuable space when you’re packing, moving, or renovating your home. Rather than shifting it about and moving it from room to room, you can tuck it away in a storage unit where it will be safe. Before you do, it’s important to understand best practices. These ensure that nothing is damaged while in storage.

How to Properly Pack and Store Furniture

1. Establish a Spot in the Storage Unit

You should establish an exclusive area for your furniture in the storage unit if it hasn't been loaded yet. Do not stack items on top of the piece or rest it against other pieces. Stress could damage it over time. 

The furniture should be stored upright and in an area where it won't become a roadblock that you have to climb over to reach other items. Furniture should be kept off the floor in storage units. Place the piece on top of a pallet, cinderblocks, or at the very least, a moving blanket to protect it from flooding.

2. Clean and Disassemble It

Anything you put in your storage unit should be cleaned. If food crumbs are trapped between the cushions of a couch or left on a dining table, insects could be attracted to them. 

Water and other liquid spills may also damage wood pieces, so wipe everything down with a preferred cleaner. Disassemble pieces whenever possible. Storage and moving the item will be much easier. Make sure the drawers are empty as well, so you don’t misplace items.

3. Wrap and Cover

It is recommended that sensitive items such as mirrors, marble tabletops, or glass be bubble-wrapped thoroughly. When moving and storing items, this creates a protective barrier that prevents them from breaking. 

However, don't wrap wood furniture in bubble wrap as it can cause condensation to build up and warp the wood. The furniture should instead be covered with thick moving blankets or furniture sheets to prevent scratches.

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