If you have to store your mattress in a garage or storage unit keep it covered to protect not only against dirt and dust but also moisture.
Store mattress in garage.
Ideally you should store the mattress in a store room or a garage but if you live in a small home and you do not have enough space you can also store it under your bed.
A garage is a cold damp and sometimes dirty place that forms dust quickly which means you shouldn t be chucking your mattress in there and calling it a day especially if you want to reuse or re.
An overhead storage shelf in a garage is an excellent place to store a mattress.
These mischief makers can do significant damage to a mattress.
When storing on the ground in a storage unit lay a tarp on the ground first.
Wrap your mattress in a mattress storage bag or plastic.
It is okay to move the mattress on its side but for storage it is better to store flat as the coils and inner workings could shift by storing it on its side over a long period of time.
Mattress storage bags are available at many hardware stores and among access s available on site packing and moving supplies.
Find the best place to store a mattress.
While in storage keep the mattress at a reasonable temperature humidity and mold are the greatest threats to the life of your mattress so it s important that you take the necessary precautions.
A primary concern when keeping any furniture in storage is moisture and temperature changes.
Clean the storage space.
Below is a more detailed explanation of how to store any kind of mattress for a long period of time while keeping it in tip top shape.