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How do I prepare furniture for storage?
Sofas, mattresses, and beds
- Place a pallet, corrugated cardboard mat, or plastic sheet on the floor and stand sofas and mattresses on end.
- Disassemble beds.
- Sofa or pullout beds should not be stored on their sides.
- Protect mattresses and furniture with pads and covers.
Tables
- Disassemble tables and wrap table legs in paper.
- Wrap and mark all pieces for easier re-assembly.
- If a table will not disassemble, place padding on the floor and place the table on its top with the legs pointing up.
Shelves
- Disassemble shelves.
- Wrap and mark all pieces for easier re-assembly.
Dressers
- Use dresser tops for stacking cartons and dresser drawers for linens or small delicate items.
- Keep upholstery off the floor.
- Maximize storage space by storing miscellaneous items in dresser drawers. Dresser drawers are especially good for storing fragile items. Fill the drawers with collectibles and other fragile items and use blankets, sweaters and towels for padding.
Chairs
- Most lightweight chairs can be stacked "seat to seat" or placed upside down on tables which cannot be disassembled.
All furniture
- Cover your furniture with plastic dust covers, sheets, or cotton cloth.
- Wax wood furniture before storing it.
- Use sheets or cotton cloth to cover furniture.
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