The Ultimate Guide to Storing Furniture in Phoenix’s Heat and Low Humidity
Here’s how you can protect your furniture from Phoenix's extreme heat and dryness:
Protecting furniture while you're storing it in Phoenix requires more than just clearing some space in your garage or getting rid of a few extra things in your guest room. Furniture made of wood, leather, upholstered, and antique is damaged by both high temperatures and low humidity found in the desert climate of the Arizona desert.
We talked to a lot of residents in Arcadia, Biltmore, and surrounding Phoenix neighborhoods who told us they learned the hard way that a garage or trunk of a car isn’t a good place to store furniture for the weekend. That’s because Phoenix can reach temperatures of 110 degrees; however, the temperature inside a closed garage or trunk of a car can be higher, causing the same problems to occur – like wood cracking, glues melting, leather drying out, and colors of upholsteries fading. The problem is the climate — not misuse.
The first thing you should learn is how heat and lack of humidity affects your furniture so you can properly protect your furniture through the proper storage methods.
How heat harms furniture in Phoenix
Furniture reacts immediately to the heat of Phoenix. Due to the increase in temperature, wood tends to expand and contract when the temperature’s down. This constant expansion and contraction can lead to cracks on the surface, warping of panels and weakening of the joints can be occurred. In the dry climate of Phoenix, leather immediately dries out and becomes stiff and cracks. Colors of upholstered furniture fade away in the heat and padding inside of chairs, sofas, etc., deteriorate as the glue melts or softens.
You can’t let high-quality furniture sit in Phoenix heat for a long period of time especially in a garage, shed, car trunk, or non-climate controlled storage unit.
How low humidity makes damage worse
Phoenix tends to put stress on natural materials due to its low humidity nature. Wood material loses its moisture unevenly, it dries out the leather and weakens the fabric fibers. The glue holding the chairs, sofas and bed frames tends to degrade faster than usual. And, there’s the monsoon season in Arizona. It comes with big swings in humidity. The furniture that has already lost its moisture starts absorbing the moist quickly cause it to swell or loosen the joints or creating overall structural issues
A lot of people don’t realize how severe this climate can be on furniture. One summer of poor storage in Phoenix can create more damage to your furniture than years of normal usage.
Why Climate-Controlled Storage is A Must in Phoenix
Climate-controlled storage at STORE at the Grove gives your furniture a constant temperature and humidity levels unlike your garages or car trunks or sheds.
So that’s why, climate-controlled storage is the best option for:
- Wood tables, desks, and bedframes
- Leather sectionals and armchairs
- Upholstered chairs and sofas
- Antique or vintage furniture
- Family Heirlooms and Specialty Furniture
People living in Arcadia and Biltmore especially benefit from climate-controlled units, since a lot of homes in these areas do not have a lot of storage inside them. At STORE at the Grove, interior access, large hallways, elevator service and covered loading docks make moving furniture in and out of the facility easier regardless of the temperature outside.
How to Prepare Your Furniture Before Storing It in Phoenix
It's very important to prepare your furniture before storing it away for a longer duration and know how to keep it safe and secure.
- Start by cleaning surface carefully to prevent mold or any stains
- Don't wrap it in plastic but instead use a breathable furniture cover, refer to this link for an understanding.
- Dismantle the larger furniture to ease the stress on the joints and prevent it from warping.
- Put a small block or foam pads on the edges, under the legs of furniture to help avoid pressure marks.
- Store cushions and hardware separate and clearly label everything so that it can be easily reassembled.
Each of these simple steps will significantly extend the amount of time your furniture will remain in good condition, no matter where you live especially in Phoenix.
Why Phoenix Residents Choose Us at STORE at the Grove
STORE at the Grove is a top-rated facility popular for its climate-controlled storage units in Arcadia, Biltmore, Old Town Scottsdale, and the Camelback Corridor, due to its modern design, clean facility, and superior climate control.
Our customers enjoy:
- High-quality indoor climate-controlled units
- Covered loading areas that are ideal for moving furniture into the facility in the middle of the hot summer.
- Elevator Access and Wide Hallways
- A clean and secure environment within the facility
- Online Discounts and Special Offers for Move-In Promotions
We Have an 5-Star Rating, which can show the Quality and Convenience Our Customers got from their experiences.
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Phoenix Weather Is Great But Damaging to Furniture. Preventing cracking, fading, warping and drying of furniture requires climate-controlled storage in Phoenix.
At STORE at the Grove, you'll find modern climate-controlled units located in close proximity to Camelback Road that are specifically designed to counteract the effects of Phoenix's extreme heat and dryness.
For additional information and to review current available units and promotions online, or to stop by and receive expert assistance in choosing the correct unit size for your furniture needs, please visit our website. Your furniture is deserving of the protection provided by Phoenix's climate that cannot be provided at home.
