Making Moving Marvelous

Storing pieces of unneeded furniture can be an excellent way of freeing up as much space as possible inside your home. However, furniture can be rather expensive, and it is important to make sure that you are taking the proper steps to keep it safe from some routine sources of damage. This can be especially true for leather furniture; but if you make it a point to use the following tips, you will be better prepared to keep your furniture safe while it is in storage.

Use A Climate-Controlled Storage Unit

Drastic temperature and humidity swings can degrade and damage your leather because it will cause it to dry out. When this occurs, the leather will be far more likely to develop cracks, discolorations, and a host of other problems. While a climate-controlled storage unit will cost slightly more than a standard unit, saving your leather furniture from this unfortunate damage may be more than worth the cost.

Have The Leather Cleaned And Treated

Prior to placing the leather furniture into storage, you should make sure to have it professionally cleaned and treated. Cleaning the leather will help to remove any dust that may have accumulated on it, which can cause it to develop a musty odor. When leather is treated, special oils are applied to it to help keep it as moisturized as possible. While climate-controlled units will have more stable temperatures and humidity ranges, the interior conditions may be different than what is found in your home. By treating the leather, you can help to minimize the risk of damages occurring as the leather acclimates to its new environment.

Keep It Covered

Once the leather has been placed into the storage unit, you will want to make sure that you keep it covered. This will help to keep dust, insects, and scratches from damaging the leather. However, some people may make the error of using plastic to cover the leather. Plastic can form condensation on the interior, which may become trapped against the leather. If this occurs, the condensation can leave unsightly water stains on the leather. To avoid this type of damage, you will want to make sure to use a cotton cloth to cover the furniture. The cotton will help to protect the leather without trapping moisture against it.

Invest In An Insurance Policy

Your leather furniture may be extremely expensive to replace if something were to happen to it. While storage units can be extremely secure, they can still suffer unpredictable damages, such as tornadoes and floods. To protect yourself from having to pay to replace damaged possessions, you should make sure to purchase an insurance policy from the storage provider so that you will not be responsible for the damages that occur as a result of these events.