Whether you’re downsizing, renovating your home or moving to a new place where you can’t take everything, you might need to put some of your furniture in Furniture storage facilities Johannesburg. While care must be taken when storing any of your possessions, wood furniture requires special handling if you want to avoid scratches, cracks or mold. The same rules apply whether you’re preserving an antique bedroom set or a modern coffee table. Before storing anything in the storage facility it is key to take precautions and steps to try and preserve and treat the wood before you actually consider storing it.

Firstly you will need to treat the furniture before considering storage. If wood dries out, it’s more susceptible to cracks. To prevent this from happening, treat your wood furniture with furniture polish, which adds moisture, before storing it. This will keep it in good condition for a longer time.

Humidity is another concern, as humid conditions promote the growth of mold and mildew, which can cause wood to rot. A temperature-controlled environment is the best way to prevent that from happening, so the best facility to look into is a climate controlled one that will help maintain these conditions successfully.

If your furniture can be disassembled, take the extra time before storing it to take it apart. For example, you might take the legs off a wooden chair or take the drawers out of a wooden bureau. By storing a piece of furniture in several smaller parts, you can make better use of storage space while ensuring that each piece is protected. This will not only protect your furniture but it will also help save space in your storage unit.

Lastly make sure that you cover the wooden furniture with a cover to avoid the furniture coming into contact with dust and other elements.

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