Storing garden furniture in winter comes with some must dos. Here, we will look at our top tips for garden furniture storage in winter. 

Winter is coming and, if we want to use our garden furniture again next year, you need to store it correctly. Although designed for outdoor use, it is best to place it into garden furniture storage during the cold, rainy months. 

Within this article, we will look at our top tops for garden furniture storage for winter. 

What Is Your Garden Furniture Made Of? 

How you prepare your garden furniture for winter storage will be entirely dependent on what your garden furniture is made of. Within this section, we will look at how to prepare your garden furniture for storage depending on what it is made of. 

Wooden Garden Furniture

When it comes to wooden garden furniture, autumn is a great time to give it a good clean. You should start by brushing off any leaves and debris. Then, you want to rub it down with warm, soapy water and a hardwood scrubbing pad. This will help you to remove any ingrained dirt and moss. Finally, you should protect the wood with a colour protector, a high quality furniture oil and/or a hardwood shield. 

Wicker Garden Furniture

Wincker garden furniture is a low maintenance option when it comes to garden furniture. It will still need a good clean before you place it into garden furniture storage. Like wooden furniture, you should start by brushing off any leaves and debris. Next, you should wash the furniture thoroughly with some warm soapy water and a gentle cloth using warm soapy water. Finally, you should apply a wicker protector to repel water and dirt.

Mesh Garden Furniture

A lot of mesh furniture will have metal legs and arms so it is important to guard against rust when placing it into garden furniture storage. When it comes to preparing it for winter, you should give it a clean with a mild cleaner or some gentle washing up liquid and a cloth. Make sure to rinse off all soap residue and then dry your mesh garden furniture thoroughly. At this stage, if there are any chips in the paintwork of your mesh furniture, sand gently and touch-up the paint. Finally, it is a good idea to coat it with good quality car wax for added protection.

Plastic Garden Furniture

Plastic garden furniture is the easiest to clean. You can start by using warm water mixed with soap or any other standard cleaning solution. Avoid using steel wool or anything abrasive as this can damage a plastic surface.  Plastic furniture can withstand the force of a pressure washer so, before storing it, you can give it a quick hose down to rinse off any leaves or dirt.

How To Store Your Garden Furniture 

Once your garden furniture is clean and ready to place in storage, you need to know how best to store it. Within this section, we will look at how to properly store your garden furniture.

Stack Your Chairs

If it is possible, when using garden furniture storage, it is best to stack your chairs. This will help to minimise the space they take up within your storage space.

Once stacked, it is a good idea to cover your chairs. The cover for your chairs should be close fitting but not too tight so that some air can circulate around your furniture. If you are storing them outside, stacking your chairs will also give them added weight so they won’t topple over in strong winds

Keep Your Garden Furniture Covered

Like with your chairs, it is best to cover your garden furniture. Even if you are storing it inside in garden furniture storage, it’s still a good idea to keep it covered. This will help prevent dust from settling on the surface. Protective covers can be bought from many online retailers. It is a good idea to go for a proper garden furniture cover as it will protect your garden furniture no matter where you store it. 

Store On Flat Surface 

If possible, try to find garden furniture storage that is on a flat, solid surface. 

This will significantly reduce the furniture’s exposure to moisture and it will keep it steady whilst in storage, limiting any worries about it falling over. 

Why You Should Choose Our Garden Furniture Storage 

When it comes to choosing the right place for your garden furniture storage, you need to find somewhere that is safe, allows for change and offers you a storage unit that is right for you.  Within this section, we will talk you through why you should choose our garden furniture storage. 

Variety Of Storage Units Available 

Across our stores, we have a large variety of storage units available, with some starting at as small as 10 square feet and some going all the way up to 700+ square feet. No matter how much garden furniture you have, we will have a storage unit that is right for you.

Please head to our website to find your local store to see the exact storage units sizes we have available. 

Flexible Rental Agreements

All of our storage comes with flexible rental agreements. This means that if you need to upsize, downsize or extend your stay, you are free to do so. You just need to have a chat with the team in your local store. 

You can even leave your storage unit before your rental agreement has expired. We just need you to give a short period of notice. 

No matter what changes happen in your life, your self storage will be able to change with you. 

Safe And Secure Storage 

All of our storage units are fitted with high-quality security systems. Each storage unit has an alarm and smoke and fire detectors so your belongings will be protected from both theft and environmental factors. 

Along with this, there is 24/7 CCTV surveillance around all of our stores. 

Garden Furniture Storage for Winter – Top Tips

How to prepare it for storage is entirely dependent on what your garden furniture is made from. Storing it in garden furniture storage is pretty similar, no matter what it is made from. You need to stack the chairs, if possible, so they take up minimal amounts of space. It should all be stored on a flat, solid surface and it should all be covered. 

We hope you have found our tips for garden furniture storage helpful. If you would like to know more about our self storage, please click here to find your local store.