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Furniture
The majority of us overlook exactly how heavy our home
furniture it is and how much room it takes up until it comes
time to move it. Using self-storage for additional space can cut
down on how often you end up relocating extra dressers, sofas,
mattresses, desks or pianos, providing convenience and peace of
mind. Here are some helpful hints for storing furniture:
Search the Right Self-Storage Unit
• Regulating the temperature within the storage unit is
essential. When comparing facilities, ask about the availability
of climate control. This uses central air and heat to maintain a
temperature within the unit of 50-80 degrees and reduce
humidity. Some facilities have a dehumidifier as well -- usually
for units on the first floor or subterranean levels.
• Consider looking for a drive up unit, or an inside unit on the
ground floor. If your unit is on an upper level, be sure there’s
an elevator. Many facilities have dollies and carts available
for your use at the facility.
• If it’s worth storing, it’s worth insuring. Most storage
facilities require proof of insurance covering your belongings
to at least $2,000. You may find that your homeowner’s or
renter’s insurance policy does not cover property stored in a
storage facility. Extra Storage can refer you for an affordable
insurance company that you can save money and give you peace of
mind.
Risk Free Storage
• Wrap lamp fixture bases in bubble wrap or moving blankets and
pack them in a box designed for storing lamps. Wrap lamp shades
in a cotton cover or loose plastic wrap and pack in a box.
• Use pallets or boards to raise the floor of the unit to
protect against flooding; put down a plastic tarp over this
raised floor to create a moisture barrier.
• Cover furniture with cotton drop cloths or canvas tarps to
keep dust off and allow airflow; make sure no fabric from
furniture or covers is touching the floor.
• Computer monitors and liquid screen TVs and can freeze and
break without climate control in the unit.
• Plastic bags specifically made to protect mattresses, sofas
and chairs can often be purchased at the storage facility, along
with other packing materials.
• If you use cleaning sprays on furniture prior to storing it,
allow it to dry thoroughly – the residual moisture can cause
mold growth while in storage.
• Disassemble beds and tables, and wrap table legs in moving
blankets or bubble wrap.
• Stand sofas and mattresses on end to maximize space and
prevent overloading.
• Do not store anything near your sofa or mattresses that could
transfer color.
• If a table will not disassemble, place a moving blanket on the
pallets / boards on the floor, and place the table on its top
with the legs pointing up. Place chairs upside down on tables
which cannot be disassembled.
• Stretch wrap can be used to keep cabinet doors or dresser
drawers closed while moving.
• Use bubble wrap or cardboard to protect corners and edges.
• On mirrors and framed artwork, use cardboard corner
protectors. Do not store these items flat, as they will collapse
under their own weight. Keep them upright, and mark them as
fragile.
• Use dresser tops for stacking lightweight boxes, and dresser
drawers for small fragile items.
• Avoid sealing anything in plastic – trapped moisture can cause
mold, mildew and rot.
For more information on storing TVs, computers, fine art,
antiques, photos or books, see other articles in this library.
Extra Storage has excellent resources for getting the most out
of your storage unit. Be sure to ask them for additional
information and guidance for the best way to store your
furniture.
Learn More About Chula Vista Extra Public Self Storage units!!
Chula Vista Extra Public Self Storage units are designed with the
security of your belongings, your budget and convenience in
mind. For all your personal and commercial storage needs,
we have 24 hour on site management available to ensure the
safety and security of all your belongings.
Call Chula Vista Extra Public Self Storage units professional team at 1-619-427-2122 or
email us
lease@extra-storage.net
