Don't be fooled into taking just any type of storage and making it work for your items. If you care enough about your possessions to store them properly, be sure you are choosing the right type of storage. My name is Meghan, and I have a great deal of experience in long and short term storage. I have found that many people do not realize that they can find storage that is temperature controlled, provides a high level of security and keeps your things in perfect shape until you are ready for them. Let me help you decide how to store your possessions.
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Are you staring at a piece of leather furniture, a leather saddle, or even a leather belt, wondering how you can possibly put it in a storage unit without it emerging either cracked or moldy a year later? Storing leather is a challenge. It's a natural, organic material, and it is prone to molding and cracking if its moisture balance gets thrown off. But here's some good news: you can store leather without it suffering damage. You just have to follow the tips below.
Choose a climate-controlled unit
Look for a storage facility that offers climate-controlled units. Climate control means that not only is the temperature regulated, but the humidity level is regulated, too. This is really important for leather since if the air is too moist, the leather could mold — and if the air is too dry, the leather could crack. Ideally, you want the humidity level to be kept between 45 and 55%. Ask the storage facility what percent humidity they aim for; you want it to be within this range. Temperature is less important. Most climate-controlled storage facilities keep the temperature between 55 and 85 Fahrenheit, and this is perfectly fine for leather.
Clean, oil, and seal the leather before putting it in storage
Cleaning the leather should remove any mold spores, helping to prevent the leather from molding in storage. Oiling the leather makes sure it has enough moisture and does not crack while in storage. And finally, sealing the leather will keep that oily moisture inside a bit longer.
Use a dedicated leather cleaner to clean your leather, and then let the leather dry for at least 12 hours. Apply your oil, let it sit for an hour, and then wipe off any excess. Finally, dip a sponge in a tiny amount of water, wipe it over some saddle soap, and coat the leather with this saddle soap. Don't rinse it off; it acts as a sealer and will keep the leather's moisture levels balanced in storage.
Cover and protect your leather
Do not store your leather in a plastic tote or under a non-permeable cover. Instead, you want to set it inside the storage unit and then cover it lightly with a breathable cloth. The cloth will keep dust off the leather, but it will allow air through so the leather does not get too moist.
With the tips above, you should be able to keep your leather in good shape while it's in storage. It all starts with finding a facility that offers climate control.
Contact a company like North Star Mini Storage to learn more.
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