To preserve your stored items for future use, it’s imperative to give them adequate protection from the elements. Whether you’re storing for the short or long term, you want to make sure that your belongings are always in tip-top shape when retrieving them.
Here are
some crucial tips for protecting your stored belongings against the elements.
Remove Moisture with a Regular Deep Clean
Wipe all surfaces regularly with clean dry cloth to
remove dust, mildew, and spillages so they don’t can stick around long enough
to cause damage.
Elevate With Shelving or Pallets
Use shelving or pallets to lift your belongings off the ground to protect them from floor
moisture. Pallets can be moved around, promoting accessibility in your
storage unit.
Assess the Nature of All our Stored Items
Some of your
belongings might have unique storage needs to deal with exposure to the
elements. For some items like heavy furniture, simple wrapping
materials like storage covers and bubble wraps can offer enough protection from dust and even spillages.
But some items might need a vacuumed container or a
water-proof wrapper to stay in tip-top shape.
Use Storage Covers, Bubble Wrap and Vacuum Storage Bags
You
may be tempted to leave some things lying around in the open. But you shouldn’t
take chances. If there is a spillage
of some kind, then insects and pests may take advantage.
You
never can tell what your belongings will be exposed to, so it’s
always best to wrap them up to protect them for any eventuality. Use storage covers, wrapping
sheet, bubble wraps, and even vacuum storage bags.