How To Store Furniture Safely and Efficiently

There are many reasons why you might want somewhere to store personal and home items, from a house move that doesn't quite line up to a long holiday abroad or even some invasive DIY work - and for that, you'll need to know how to store furniture safely and efficiently. Whatever the reason, let's take a look at the best ways to do just that.

One of the biggest causes of damage to household items is when they're stored in unusual positions for long periods, and you're not there to check on them. After you've moved your items to  self-storage , it's always a good idea to break things down into as many parts as you can manage so that every piece can stand on its own. That way, you won't have any unexpected breakages!

Another solid piece of advice is to try and protect your furniture by wrapping it up, either in dust sheets or even cling wrap. This can help to stop dust and other particles accumulating on them whilst in storage, which helps keep them fresh and free of mould and other destructive elements. Remember that this advice doesn't apply to items made from plastic or leather, which often needs to breathe and can suffer from condensation problems if access to open-air is limited.

Learn more about preparing furniture for storage in our article  Tips For Packing And Moving Bulky Items .

Storage space is often sold in cubic meters for a reason - because you have to think about going up as well as out. The most efficient storage plans make use of the full height of a room as well as its width. This has the added benefit of keeping a lot of your furniture off the floor where it's more likely to suffer damage. Using that space efficiently can help you get more for your money, and it can also protect your furniture from damage if it falls over.

While it's always a good idea to use as much of your space as possible, it's still a bad idea to overdo it! Think carefully about how accessible the smaller items that you might want to come back for are in your space, and don't block them off at the back where you can't get to them. You should also make sure that you're not forcing anything into a space it's too small for, because this could cause the very damage you're trying to prevent. The less you have to move items when they're in storage the better, so leaving room for access at a later date could save you some big headaches.

Moving home can  be a stressful process  so the last thing you want to be worrying about is the quality of your storage solution. By choosing O'Grady's Transport & Removals you can be sure we have your back thanks to our great range of cost-efficient and safe all-weather  storage in Ballina , so you can get back to enjoying your new lifestyle! Call us today on  02 6681 4174 .