- Disassemble your furniture to the greatest extent possible.
- Raise all furniture, especially upholstered items, off the floor for ventilation.
- Avoid plastic-wrapping furniture for storage.
- Cover furniture with a porous canvas or linen cover to allow moisture to move freely.
- Polish and wax leather furniture to condition before storing.
- Apply linseed oil or furniture polish to moisturize wood furniture and discourage mold.
- Cover mattresses with a mattress storage bag and store standing up vertically without direct contact to the floor.
- Avoid over-packing your storage unit, which can interfere with proper ventilation.
- Opt for sturdy boxes (stack better) over plastic bags (trap humidity).
- Avoid storing electronics in an outdoor unit.
- Take the recommended steps to properly store large appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators and ovens.
- Never store food products, including pet food and bird seed, to avoid attracting unwanted pests. This includes vacuuming upholstered furniture for crumbs.
- Verify that your stored items are adequately insured.
- Invest some time researching storage suggestions beforehand.
- If possible, plan frequent visits to your storage unit to check on your items.
