storing mattresses

[motherto2]

I'm moving to another state next year when I retire and will need to store mattresses for probably 2-3 months in a storage unit.  What are the best ways to store mattresses to keep them from getting nasty and smelly?

[dee27]

www.accessselfstorage.com/blog/furniture-storage/store-mattress-storage-unit/


Keep It Under Wraps



If you have to store your mattress in a garage or storage unit, keep it covered to protect not only against dirt & dust, but also moisture, bugs and rodents. Plastic mattress storage bags are available online and also at many hardware stores. If you’re using plastic, be sure to thoroughly clean and dry the mattress before wrapping it. Otherwise you could be sealing moisture IN and your mattress won’t be in good shape for very long.



It’s best to store your mattress in a climate-controlled environment. Avoid outdoor storage units, damp basements and storage sheds. (Really, would YOU want to sleep on a mattress that came out of a shed?) If you live in an area with high humidity, storing a mattress in a non-temperature-controlled unit can lead to mold and bacteria breeding inside and on the mattress. Not only will your mattress smell like gym socks, but it will be health hazard.

[NoNamePerson]

Just keep in mind that rodents will chew thru plastic sometimes. But basically what dee27 said. If any of the mattresses are close to needing to be replace I would just toss them rather than store.  Pick your storage unit very carefully in any case.

[motherto2]

Wow - who knew there were mattress bags!  Both sets of mattresses in my kid's old bedrooms are fairly new - I think the one in my daughter's room has been slept on once, my son's maybe a half dozen times.  I am thinking of replacing mine even though it's only about 3 years old.  It's not doing my hips any favors.  Thanks for the tips!

[dee27]

The article also stated that you should store the mattresses in a flat position.

[empress of self-improvement]

Yep. I have a former neighbor who found out the hard way that you don't leave a mattress sitting in a crappy ass basement leaning against a stone wall, uncovered. Jackass had to throw it out when it got ruined by water. Dummy. Plastic bag it and they have cardboard boxes as well. Other neighbor went that route went they moved to India and left their stuff in the basement. THEY had brain cells.