If you have a mattress and box spring that you don't need in your house right now, or if you are temporarily downsizing to a smaller house where you don't have room for a guest bedroom, here are three tips to keep in mind that will help you effectively store your mattress and box spring

#1 Clean Your Mattress & Box Spring

If you want your mattress and box spring to make it through the storage process, you need to make sure that you put them away when they are clean. You can vacuum and steam clean your mattress and box spring yourself. However, to really ensure that your mattress and box spring are really clean, you may want to hire a professional mattress company to come to your house and clean them. This will kill all the mites and microscopic bugs that are hiding out inside of your mattress and box spring and will ensure that there are no tiny food particles for little insects to feast on when your mattress and box spring are in storage.

#2 Be Sure To Choose A Climate Controlled Environment

If you really want your mattress and box spring to make it through a stint in storage, you need to rent a climate controlled environment. The dust and dander that can reside inside of your bedding can create the perfect environment for mold, mildew and bacteria to thrive, especially in a room that is not climate controlled. If you can't find a climate controlled storage unit, consider putting a dehumidifier inside of your storage unit to stabilize the environment and protect your mattress and box springs.

# 3 Cover Up Your Mattress & Box Spring

You don't just want to put your mattress and box spring into your storage unit. You want to make sure that you cover them up. The best way to cover them up is with plastic mattress covers. Plastic mattress cover will keep pests out of your mattress and box spring. When you put the covers on, tape them closed and ensure that there are no holes in them.

Putting a cover on your mattress and box spring will keep pests away and will keep dust and dirt off of your bedding, so when you need it again, you can pull it out, take off the cover and put it straight to use.

When storing your mattress and box spring in a storage unit, be sure to rent a climate controlled unit and also clean and cover-up your mattress and box spring for the best storage results. Companies like M Dyer & Sons Inc can help you pack them as well.