How To Properly Store Mattresses And Box Springs Furniture and other large household items are regular occupants of storage facilities. When you’re moving or renovating, it is a good idea to store your furniture to ensure it’s safe and clear of debris. While couches, chairs and appliances are relatively easy to store, figuring out what to do with a mattress and box spring can present certain challenges. To keep your mattress and box spring in good condition during storage, follow these simply storage rules.Before you begin the process of storing a mattress, it’s a good idea to let it air out for a few days. That is, leave the mattress without any sheets on it for two to three days before storing it. No one should sleep on the bed either, as sweat and other bodily fluids can create a moist surface, and the storage of a moist mattress can lead to mold.Both a mattress and box spring should be covered prior to being put in storage. Mattress bags can be used to seal both the mattress and box spring before storage, but boxes are also available.
These specialty boxes and bags can be found at most moving stores and self storage locations. Take the mattress and place it in the box or bag; add a silica pack to the box or bag. The same should be done for the box spring. The silica packs will ensure the moisture is wicked away from the mattress, which helps to prevent mold.Mattresses should be stored in a climate-controlled self storage unit, or they can be stored in a basement with low humidity. While you can store these items in your own home, a climate-controlled self storage unit is your best bet, as the humidity and temperature of each unit is controlled to keep humidity at its lowest. The mattress and box spring should both be laid flat, but elevated off the ground. Pallets are a good way to keep them elevated off the ground. Mattresses and box springs are intended to lay flat, obviously, so that is the position that will keep them safest. For short term storage, standing them on their side is acceptable, but the raw materials can shift if left in this position too long.
Laying the box spring flat, then laying the mattress on top of it is your best course of action to keep the materials in place.If you have any questions about mattress and box spring storage, call the professionals at Move It Self Storage - Villa Maria. They will be happy to help you find a solution that keeps your possessions safe. NEXT: What Can I Do To Make Moving Easier On My Dog?What mil thickness is this?by It looks like you are not signed in. To proceed you will need to either sign in or create a new accountSign InWhat mil thickness is this?by It looks like you are not signed in. To proceed you will need to either sign in or create a new accountSign InAre there any handles on the bag to help carry the mattress.? I think it'is difficult to grip the plastic, especially on stairs.by It looks like you are not signed in. To proceed you will need to either sign in or create a new accountSign InThe description says it will fit all sizes of mattress, but to order there are size options.
Which is it?by It looks like you are not signed in. Getting a new mattress can be an exciting time. Maybe you’re upgrading your mattress to one that’s more comfortable and bigger. Or maybe you’re moving in with that special someone. Either way, before you can buy a new mattress, you need to figure out what you’re going to do with your old one. Luckily, we did all the homework for you. We’re going to show you step by step how to clean and store a mattress, box spring, and bed frame. Because if you value your space, and don’t want to deal with selling your old mattress on Craigslist, you know that keeping it around is not an option. Before you clean your mattress, box spring, and bed frame, we recommend taking apart the bed frame and headboard. After you’re done, put all the screws, nuts, washers, and other small pieces in a Ziploc bag. Then, tape the bag to your headboard. That way, all the pieces are in one place, which makes moving, storing, and re-assembling your bed frame much easier.
Pro Tip: Don’t forget to wash your bedding. Especially if you’re going to use it on your new mattress or put them in storage. Once you’ve disassembled your bed frame, separate your mattress from the box spring. If you’re like most people and clean your mattress never, you’re probably wondering: How the heck do I clean a mattress? It’s pretty simple actually. Grab your vacuum and use the brushy nozzle to vacuum all the dust, crumbs, and dead skin that’s settled into the mattress. Next, use an upholstery cleaner like Bissell’s Pet Stain Pretreat for Carpet & Upholstery (recommended by Good Housekeeping) to remove stains and obliterate odors. Just make sure to do this in a well-ventilated area and let your mattress air out before you put it in storage. Prefer to go a more natural route? Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to a container of baking soda and sprinkle it on top of your mattress. Give it a good massage, leave it there for an hour, and then vacuum it off.
Free Bonus: Want more easy cleaning hacks like the one above? Check out our list of 5 insanely easy cleaning hacks that are ridiculously effective. Though your box spring gets much less direct use than your mattress, you should still vacuum it like you did with your mattress. Oh, and don’t forget the bed frame. Mix some water with dishwashing liquid, dip a rag into the solution, and then wipe your bed frame with it. Next, go over your bed frame with a wet cloth, let both of them dry, and that’s it. You’re ready to move on to the next step: Now that you’ve cleaned your mattress, box spring, and bed frame, the last thing you want to do is to get anything dirty or scuffed up while in transit. Put your mattress and box spring in separate mattress bags to protect them against dust, dirt, stains, water, and damage while they’re in transit or storage. To protect your now-disassembled bed frame, wrap the pieces in moving blankets. If you’re the Hulk, skip to the next section.
If you’re not the Hulk, skip nothing because you’re going to need help from a friend. And moving straps like Forearm Forklift’s Mattress Mover straps so the both of you can easily lift your mattress, carry it downstairs, and load it into a moving or rental truck without breaking your backs. Why the emphasis on “moving or rental truck”? Because tying a mattress to the top of your car is dangerous (Who wants to crash into a flying mattress? Oh right, no one), and you run the risk of bending your mattress beyond repair. And now for the fun part: Haul everything to a storage unit. Pack everything into a storage unit. Make sure your mattress lies flat (so the padding and coils don’t settle). Return your rental or moving truck. And then treat your friend to dinner as a “thank you” for taking time out of his/her weekend to help you. We had you for a minute. This is the MakeSpace blog. And with MakeSpace, you haul nothing. You pack nothing into a storage unit.