Around Southern Pines, NC and greater Pinehurst, the furniture people store tends to be worth storing well. Second-home owners rotating pieces, retirees who've kept the good bedroom set, collectors making room, and folks redecorating a home they care about. When the furniture is quality, cutting corners on storage doesn't make sense.
At Cardinal State Storage, we help Moore County neighbors protect exactly these kinds of pieces. Here's how to do it properly.
Wipe wood with a soft cloth and mild soap, vacuum upholstery thoroughly, and let everything dry. For fine wood furniture, a light coat of quality wax adds protection before storage. Leather does best with a proper conditioner so it doesn't dry or crack while it waits.
Wrap pieces in moving blankets and soft cloth, never plastic against the surface, which traps humidity and can cloud a good finish. Pad glass, mirrors, and carved edges. For collectibles and delicate items, box them individually with plenty of cushioning.
Set furniture on boards or pallets so nothing sits on bare concrete, and never stack weight on a fine tabletop or upholstered surface. Give each piece a little breathing room rather than packing everything tight.
For quality furniture, leather, veneer, and anything collectible, we strongly recommend a climate-controlled unit. The Sandhills move from humid summers to damp winters, and steady temperature and humidity are what keep wood from warping, veneer from lifting, and upholstery from ever smelling stored.
Clean it, condition it, wrap it in cloth, keep it elevated, and control the climate. That's how nice furniture stays nice, however long it's with us.
Storing fine furniture in Southern Pines? Stop by Cardinal State Storage or reserve online, and we'll help you protect it properly.