How To Store Furniture The Right Way
Furniture Storage Packing up all of your wooden, leather, down and fabric furniture can definitely be a stressful task. Especially if they’re valuable, special or just expensive. Here are a few tips on how to store your furniture the right way. Clean Everything Before Storing Make sure you wipe down, vacuum cushions and just make sure you never put anything into storage if it’s already dirty. This will prevent unwanted odors but more importantly, it prevents the risk of mold and mildew growth. With wooden/plastic furniture, use a mild soap and water. For wooden objects especially, use a duster or a wood cleaner like Murphy Oil Soap to protect the finish on the wood. Use a fabric or upholstery cleaner to clean couches and chairs but be sure everything is completely dry before packing up. Lastly, polish any metal sections with a polishing cloth and metal cleaner. This removes any oxidation and delay the build up of rust or tarnish. Take Everything Apart Things such as bed frames, desks, bookshelves, tables and more! This just allows easier transportation and much more room to be used within your storage container. Make sure to put screws and bolts in labeled bags or