Closing Your Restaurant Patio for Winter? Rent a Convenient Self-Storage Unit Near San Mateo

Fall evenings can be beautiful. The cooler air offers much-appreciated relief from the heat of the preceding months. As summer winds down, many of your patrons may forego dinner on the patio and stay in the dining room. Soon, the only bodies showing up for lunch outside will be birds looking for a free meal. That is when you know it is time to pack up your patio furniture for the winter months.

Your outdoor furniture is an investment in customer satisfaction and loyalty by providing relaxation and enjoyment. The more relaxed they are, the more they feel free to congregate at your establishment. Avoid treating your investment poorly by throwing it into a shed, or worse, leaving it exposed to the elements. With a little preparation and a convenient 5A Rent-A-Space self-storage unit near San Mateo, your chairs, tables, and umbrellas can be tucked away ready for spring. We can even help move you with our free van when you rent one of our units.

Prepare Your Patio Furniture for a Self-Storage Unit

As your staff hustles in and out of the kitchen, designate some help getting your patio tidied up using these suggestions:

1. Clean All Furnishings: The last thing you want to do next spring is to pull out dirty, even moldy, tables and chairs. Brush off dust build-up. Wash away dirt with soap and water and dry thoroughly. There should be no moisture left to cause mildew and mold. Follow the manufacturer’s suggestions on best cleaning practices.
2. Extend Longevity with Protective Coatings: Depending on the material, you may want to spread some type of protective finish. For example, car wax can help protect plastic and aluminum. Now is an excellent time to add a water sealant to your wood pieces. For metal, remove rust with a wire brush and then seal with a silicone sealant. Use touch-up paint to cover up small scratches.
3. Use Cloth Covers: Avoid grabbing a large roll of plastic from a home improvement store thinking it will protect your stuff. Plastic does not breathe. Instead, your pieces will build up condensation and mold. Choose materials that breathe, such as cotton.
4. Remember to Stow Away the Extras: Not only should you store your patio furniture, but you should take steps to tuck away those extra bits, such as seat cushions, umbrellas, fire pits with their covers, and grills.

Protect Your Outdoor Furniture with a Self-Storage Unit

Breathe a sigh of relief next spring when you take steps to protect your restaurant’s patio furniture now. Your 5A Rent-A-Space self-storage unit near San Mateo can help you give your customers more laughs and good times by providing clean, well-kept seating. New memories and years of patronage await!

Reserve your self-storage unit online now. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 650-338-0016 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE      (1-800-522-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online Space Calculator to estimate the best unit size for you.