The common reasons why you put your couch up for storage is when there is an ongoing renovation, a move out, or when you decide that the couch is not being used anymore, but is still too good to be thrown away. Given the size and shape of a couch, there are proper steps that you must follow in order for you to maintain its quality, and it cannot just be recklessly stored without proper care.
In this article, we will give you practical tips to help store your couch without having to compromise its quality.
1. Clean Your Couch Before Storing
Take note that any item you put up for storage, whether big or small, has to be cleaned first before you store them. So this applies to couches as well. The best way to personally clean your couch is to use proper cleaning products that will help maintain its condition. See to it that you use products that are appropriate for the type of material your couch is made of. And remember that it has to be properly dried before you store it.
- For leather type couches, you can use leather polish and microfiber cloth to wipe them clean.
- For fabric type couches, you can use water-based cleaning products as they are gentle and will not cause the fabric to wrinkle. Plus, they are also easy to dry which makes it perfect for fabrics because of their tendency to emit foul odors when kept wet.
If you do not have the time to clean your couch, you can opt to call professionals to clean them. But keep in mind that it would cost more for you.
2. Ensure Protection for Your Couch
Once you have cleaned your couch, it’s now time to ensure that they are well protected while they are being transported for storage, as well as how their condition will be once they are placed inside the storage unit.
If your couch has cushions, we suggest that you remove them and safely wrap them in a plastic bag. But keep in mind that wrapping cushions in a plastic bag is only good if it’s for short-term storage. So if you are aiming for long-term storage, use drop cloths instead because they can prevent mildew formation on the cushions, and will allow air to properly circulate.
For couches that can be dismounted, you can wrap the legs or feet with bubble wrap and place them in one container or bag, so that you can easily access them when you need them. Dismounting some parts of your couch will not just help in transportation, but also in the storage, as it will not be too space-consuming and bulky.
3. Pick the Right Storage Unit Size
Self-storage units vary in size depending on the customer’s need for extra storage space. This is why if you are planning to store your couch in a storage unit, we suggest that you pick the right size that will fit in all the things you want to store — even with your couch included.
Avoid stacking up other items on top of your couch just so you can save space. You have to consider that a couch would be bulkier than other items you are going to store. There has to be enough space in between everything that you are storing, so you can avoid possible scratches and dents on your couch.
We hope that this article has been helpful in giving tips about storing your couch.
If you are looking for self-storage units nearby to store your belongings, contact us today and we will be glad to assist you with your extra storage space needs!
