How to Store Leather and Wood Furniture

If you’re planning on storing leather or wood furniture, there are several things to consider in order to maintain the quality of your furniture when you’re ready to use it again. We offer high quality storage units to rent for your leather sofa or antique table which prevent temperature and humidity changes, as these will have the largest and most damaging effect on your furniture.
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Leather and wood furniture should always be stored in climate-controlled units which maintain an even temperature. While climate-controlled units do cost more than standard units, consider just how valuable your items are to you. Is it worth risking wood warping damage on your antique dresser or your expensive leather sofa growing mould? When stored properly, your leather and wood will come out undamaged and unchanged.

Leather Furniture
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Have your leather furniture professionally cleaned before you put it into storage, and ensure that the surface is dry – any moisture will cause mould and mildew in the future. This is ultimately the most urgent threat for leather furniture, so be extra thorough with cleaning and drying.
Additionally, Ace Removals storage units use thick plastic sheets to spread on the floor of the storage unit. This will prevent any potential moisture or humidity, which will in turn combat mould growth. As an added precaution, you can also set your furniture on top of wooden pallets. Because leather needs to breathe, use a thin layer of soft fabric over the furniture, such as cotton or flannel. DO NOT wrap it with plastic, as this will encourage mildew. Finally, if you are storing a leather sofa, never put other items on top. This will leave unsightly indentations over time.

Wood Furniture
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Before you store, apply furniture polish to your wooden furniture. As with storage procedures for leather furniture, keep your furniture off the ground and DO NOT wrap your wooden furniture in plastic. Instead, cover with a sheet or cloth. If possible, dissemble any furniture with legs to make space in your storage unit.