Tips and Tricks for Storing Wooden Items

Published: October 15, 2022

After taking the necessary steps to protect your wooden items, you can rest easy knowing they’ll be well-preserved with UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Cincinnati. Heirlooms and other furniture pieces often have both monetary and sentimental value, so it’s essential to take extra care when storing them. Luckily, by following a few key steps, you can make sure your treasures are kept safe until you’re ready to use them again.

Clean Your Items

Prep your wooden furniture for storage by giving it a nice wipe-down with either a damp cloth or wood cleaner. And to keep things extra hydrated and polished, follow up with some furniture polish. No one likes rushing around at the last minute, so it’s best to do this process days before everything goes into storage. This will give your pieces ample time to dry completely and prevent any surprises come moving day.

Dissemble Your Furniture

Before placing big items in storage, take them apart if possible. This creates more space and safeguards your wooden furniture from getting damaged during the move. Keep all screws and other hardware together so you can easily put everything back together later!

Keep Items Covered

It is always best to keep your furniture covered when not in use. This will help protect your furniture from dust, moisture damage, and warping. The best materials to use for this are thin sheets or fabrics that can breathe. Plastic traps moisture and could damage the wood underneath. You can secure the material around the legs of your pieces with zip ties or rubber bands.‍

Choose Your Storage Wisely

Moisture, pests, and extreme temperatures can easily ruin wood, so it’s pivotal to select a storage unit to preserve these items. UNITS of Cincinnati has air-tight and waterproof portable storage and climate-controlled facilities.‍

Keep Things Lifted off the Ground

To avoid any liquid damaging your stored furniture, keep them off the ground by setting them on top of pallets or a tarp.

Keep Your Wooden Items Safe in Storage

Keep your wooden belongings safe from water and pests by storing them with UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Cincinnati. Our storage units are airtight and waterproof, ensuring that your items will not be damaged while in our care. Call us today for more information on our storage services.