Moving house is one of the most stressful occasions of your life, you are all but guaranteed at least one drama to pop up and make the day even harder. A lack of storage space can easily become this drama. In a lot of cases, you may have to move out of your current residency before you are able to move into your brand-new home. Most furniture pieces are bulky and in turn, cause issues when trying to find a suitable space for them. Therefore, if you are downsizing you should always look to try and place your furniture in a storage unit, to allow you more time to find space that will accommodate your furniture. Packing your furniture for storage can be seen as tedious, but with these simple tips, you’ll have it finished in no time.
Clean your furniture
At the beginning of any removal process, you should always clean your furniture thoroughly. Failing to do so can lead to a large gathering of dust or dirt which may be spread to other pieces of furniture and could have long-lasting effects. Keep in mind that on some occasions you may keep your furniture in storage for months at a time, if you don’t clean the products beforehand, the space can become extremely cluttered with dust.
Consideration
Before packing up your furniture you must take into consideration the largest pieces of furniture that you own. This allows you to disassemble the product to make it easier when you eventually pack, transport and store it within a unit. Furthermore, this also allows an added level of protection as the parts are smaller and harder to damage. This is a crucial tip if you decide to store furniture during a move.
Wrap furniture for storage
To ensure that your furniture is kept in the best possible condition you should always wrap them with something. Popular choices are usually, blankets, bedsheets and large pieces of cloth. The purpose of this is to avoid dust marks or dirt appearing on your expensive furniture. Not only will the sheets protect your furniture from accidental scrapes and bumps, but the airy texture means that moisture cannot accumulate and mould has no chance to grow.
Extra Protection
You should always think about adding extra protection to certain parts of your furniture that could become easily damaged, such as legs, arms or ornaments. Extra protection can come in the form of soft padding, more bubble wrap and double wrapping. You should always ensure that you give yourself extra protection as the process is stressful enough, never mind having to deal with broken furniture.
Bubble Wrap Placement
You should never place bubble wrap over expensive wood or products with leather surfaces. If you fail to follow this tip then the outcomes could look like the formation of condensation, which is the main reason for mould growth. You should bubble wrap as the second layer of protection on products such as these, however, you must be wary that some furniture products – such as couches – do not take kindly to the lack of ‘’breathable air’’ they have.
Use Cardboard
Utilise all of the resources that are in your power, this includes cardboard cut-outs. Thick pieces of cardboard are brilliant to use for glass elements such as doors, shelves and panels on furniture, simply just place them on the opposite end and this will give you a lot more protection from any bumps along the road.
Packing tape
Using the correct packing tape isn’t always seen as a priority, however, it can be crucial to secure the correct one to maximise protection. Only use small cuts of the tape and never place them directly over any expensive and fragile furniture pieces.
