Storage Tips – Excess or spare furniture is a great asset to have during the holiday season and for parties however for the majority of the year, it probably gets in the way. If you don’t have the space to store it, that’s where Borgas Storage services comes in handy. We provide a convenient and easy solution to declutter your home of spare furniture. Simply give us a call to book your storage space, no matter how small or big. So let’s get packing. Here are our tips to storing your excess furniture.
Clean it
It’s always best to clean your furniture before packing it into a storage box as nothing will be able to grow while it sits in an enclosed space. Avoid mould by making sure the furniture is dry before packing. Cleaning your furniture will also prevent odours from travelling to nearby storage boxes and prevent the amount of dust from growing in your storage space.
Take it apart
Where you can, disassemble your furniture. This way you’ll be able to maximise the space in your storage box. Disassembling your furniture also makes it easier to move and pack the items. If you get loose bolts, screws or other small items after disassembling the pieces, put them in a clearly labelled bag and store them in a secure place within the storage box, such a taping it to an underside of an item.
Cover it up
Use old sheets, blankets, drop cloths or plastic wraps (and bubble wrap for fragile items) to cover your furniture and protect it from dust and moisture. Take care not to wrap furniture with thick plastic covers that will seal in moisture as this will create condensation and the furniture will eventually swell or mould. Make sure your furniture can breathe.
It’s how you pack it
Have a strategy for packing your spare furniture that takes into account the weight, size and importance of the furniture. If you need to access the furniture soon, be sure to pack it at the front of the box. If your chairs weigh more than the table, don’t pack them on top of the table. Think about the shape of your furniture too so you can maximise the space you’re working with.
Safety first
Don’t lift anything that you can’t handle as you’ll risk hurting yourself. Always make your personal safety a priority. To move large and heavy pieces of furniture around, always use a trolley. If you’re still not comfortable or if the furniture item is bulky, speak to Borgas Removals and Storage about our helpful packing and loading service. Not only will we do the heavy lifting for you, we’ll also wrap and protect it for you, keeping it safe and secure while in storage.
Borgas Removals and Storage offer a packing service for your spare furniture to protect it in its current state and prevent damage to any other items in your storage box. Call Borgas Removals and Storage today on (08) 8351 0046 to discuss your storage needs.