Personal Storage

Are you looking for a safe and reliable storage space for your luggage and other items? If so, why not consider luggage storage in self-storage facilities like Extra Space Asia Self Storage in Hong Kong? Here are three reasons why:

1. Flexible storage duration

If you’re unsure how long you need to store your luggage, a self-storage facility can offer you greater flexibility than most luggage storage providers, which typically charge a daily or hourly rate.

Extra Space Asia Self-Storage offers both short-term and long-term storage options, from as little as 14 days to as long as you need. If you’re uncertain about your storage duration, you can start with a shorter plan and extend it as needed. After which, if you need to store longer, you can just pay on a monthly basis or call the Customer Service Executive to understand the next best approach.

One thing to note is that some mini-storage facilities might provide you with a better discount plan if you are storing for a longer period of time. This will be a cost-saving approach if you decide to store for an extended period. Thus, it is always good to check in advance to understand more.

2. Wide range of storage sizes

If you’re storing more than one piece of luggage, or other furniture and boxes, a self-storage facility is a better option than a luggage storage centre, which may have fixed dimensions and rates that could cost more if your items are classified as oversized. If you are planning to store more than one piece of luggage and also other furniture pieces and boxes? It will be a better option to choose a mini storage facility instead.

At Extra Space Asia, you can choose from a range of storage sizes to fit your needs, and you can upsize or downsize your storage unit as required, from 7 sqft to 199 sqft.

3. Safe and secure storage environment

Most luggage storage centres are located at transportation hubs like airports and train stations, where there is high human traffic flow. If you need to repack your items, you may need to be cautious as the centre may not be able to provide you with additional boxes or packing materials at the last minute.

Extra Space Asia, on the other hand, provides a safe and secure storage environment for your items. All our facilities are FSD approved, with 24/7 CCTV monitoring, advanced PIN-code access and control systems, and on-site security personnel. Each storage unit has its own security system, and on-site customer service is available during operating hours for quick assistance. Additionally, you can purchase packing materials such as tapes and boxes at the Box Shop located in the facility. With 24/7 storage access, you can store and retrieve your items at any time, any day.

If you’d like to learn more, you can contact Extra Space Asia Self-Storage at 3974 6000, or drop by our climate-controlled storage facilities located in Sai Wan and Hung Hom during our operating hours from Monday to Saturday, 10am to 7pm, for personalised storage facility tour.

If you’re new to the idea of self-storage, it provides individuals and families with extra space to rent and keep their personal items. Depending on your storage needs, self-storage providers like Extra Space Asia offer a wide range of storage units, ranging from as small as 7 sqft to as big as 199 sqft. Customers can also choose to store long-term or short-term, which can be a cost-effective approach. Here are some common items you can store in a self-storage unit to enjoy more space at home.

1. Furniture

If you’re planning to do a home renovation or in the midst of a home transition and looking for a safe and secure storage space to store all of your furniture pieces, family, and personal items, the idea of self-storage could be a great solution for you. By choosing self-storage providers like Extra Space Asia, you can enjoy a safe and secure storage space with the flexibility of storing your furniture and various items for as short as 14 days to as long as you need. This will be an economical option for accommodating the extra items while you stay with a friend or family member during this period.

After your home renovation or home improvement project, you can also explore the option of downsizing your storage unit to store items that you rarely use in your new home or your business items if you are working from home or own a business. This will allow you to enjoy more space at home and in the office.

2. Personal Collection

For those running out of space at home to store your growing personal collections of figurines, toys, books, etc., renting a self-storage unit might be a good option to explore.

By storing your growing personal collection with Extra Space Asia, you will not only enjoy more space to grow your personal collection but also a safe and secure storage space where you can visit to admire your collection any time, any day! At Extra Space Asia, we offer air-conditioned storage units. Thus, if you are planning to pack your items or admire your personal collection, this is a good storage option to consider! By storing your items in a mini storage facility such as Extra Space Asia Self-Storage, you will be provided with a unique PIN to access the air-conditioned storage area. For added protection, only the storer has access to the storage unit. Even our Customer Service Executives do not hold any keys to the lock on the storage unit.

3. Seasonal Items and Decorations

Most seasonal items and decoration pieces are only used occasionally in a year and can take up quite a lot of storage space at home. Thus, these are common items that one will plan to store in the storage unit as you will still be able to access them when you need them, and they will not take up so much space at home too. Simply box up all of your Christmas decorations, cling-wrap your Christmas tree, and place your thick seasonal clothes in clean, labelled plastic boxes so that you will know where to find them when you need them.

If you need any packing items, such as boxes, you can easily purchase them at any Extra Space Asia storage facilities’ Box Shop during the operational hours.

If you have any storage queries, feel free to contact Extra Space Asia Self-Storage at 3974 6000 or you can also drop by our facilities located in Sai Wan Hung Hom during our operating hours from Monday to Saturday, 10am to 7pm to have a personalised storage facility tour.

Riding a bicycle is a sport that is fun, healthy, and can be done solo or in a team. Here is a fun fact: Cycling can also help to protect someone from serious illnesses, including stroke, heart attack, obesity, depression, arthritis, and more.

When it comes to bicycle specs, some people love to collect different kinds of bicycles for leisure and sports purposes. In this case, we all need somewhere to store our bicycles when we are not riding them. When searching for a bicycle storage solution, it is key to find something practical for the long term and also easily accessible. Here are some common bicycle storage ideas that you can try.

1. Arrange your collection using floor racks

Floor racks are the most basic kind of bicycle storage which comes with advantages such as quick setup and ease of moving them around the home. A bicycle floor rack will help keep the bicycle upright and stationary at a particular location, which is easy to use.

However, as the name suggests, floor racks usually take up more valuable floor space and might not be a one-size-fits-all bicycle solution. If you buy a floor rack that can store more than one bicycle, you might also need more floor space to store all your bicycles in one location. We also have to consider the material of the floor racks as some materials may bend easily, making them less stable over time which poses a danger if you have young kids who are constantly on the move around the home.

2. Mount your bikes on wall racks

Wall bicycle racks will allow you to store your bicycle away from the ground by hanging them on the wall. By using a wall rack, it will definitely take up lesser floor space. This option will come in handy for homes that are tighter in space. In terms of installation or setup, some wall racks will require fixing to the wall, while some will only need you to simply lean it against the wall. Another perk to note is that the wall rack can also act as a piece of art corner for you to showcase your bike collection.

However, do note that there is definitely a weight limit for all wall racks. Thus, it is important to choose what best suits your bicycle collection. Also, even though you are hanging your bike on the wall rack, you will also have to take note of your head space as the bicycles are suspended in the air. Not to forget, some strength is also needed to carry your bicycle up and down the rack.

3. Choose to store your items in a storage unit

For those with a wide bicycle collection that includes foldable bicycles, mountain bikes, road bikes or even hybrid bikes, consider renting a self-storage unit. With a storage unit, you will have extra space to store all your personal items, collection pieces, or even items you hardly use to free up some space at home. This way, you can better enjoy extra space to grow your bicycle collection even if you have limited available space at home.

Come store your items with self-storage providers such as Extra Space Asia Self Storage which allow you to access your storage unit any time, any day, 24/7. To maximise the storage space, you can also use it to store your family items or business inventory. You can also be assured that your items are in safe hands as there is 24/7 CCTV monitoring, and each customer is given a unique pin code to access the storage area.

To learn more about Extra Space Asia’s storage offerings and the various storage sizes available, you can visit any of our storage facilities located in Sai Wan and Hung Hom during their operating hours from 10am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday or give us a call at 3974 6000 or Whatsapp us at 6380 6498.

Renting a self-storage unit can be a great storage solution if you are planning to relocate, renovate, or even downsize your home. One common item that most people store in their storage unit is furniture pieces. As we all know, our storage rental is calculated based on the storage square feet that we rent. Thus, to maximise your storage unit space efficiently, you should also consider how to better store your furniture in your storage unit to save some rental costs too. Here are three tips on how to store furniture in your storage unit.

1. Disassemble your furniture as much as you can

Whether you plan to store your furniture items temporarily or long-term, it is good to disassemble them as much as possible. By segmenting each piece into its parts, you will maximise storage space while making transportation easier when moving from one location to another.

In terms of storage, you should try to store them flat to free up storage space. For items such as your bed frame and shelving, you should have them nearer to your storage unit’s walls. Like Tetris, it is not about stuffing your storage unit but how you arrange your items in an optimal manner. For items that you plan to retrieve a particular item after a short period of time, you should also try to arrange them near your storage door so that you can retrieve them easily.

2. Utilise your storage unit’s vertical space

To save costs, you should try to find ways to utilise your storage unit’s vertical space as much as you can. For storage rental, prices are usually determined based on the length and width of your storage unit. Thus, you should try to maximise your vertical space before renting another bigger storage unit, as that will incur more storage rental too.

Adding a shelf to your storage unit is a good tool to effectively make your storage look more organised and space efficient. You can just set up some shelving in one part of your storage unit so that you can place those smaller items and any odd shape furniture pieces on the shelving so that it is easier to store and retrieve them. On the other side of your storage unit, you can stack similar-sized boxes upwards.

3. Properly wrap your furniture items

Keeping any items or furniture pieces for a long period of time will definitely lead to dust accumulation. Thus, it is always important to wrap your furniture items, such as your bed and sofa set with stretch film. Stretch films are a good packing material that helps to keep your furniture intact and also makes transportation and storage much easier. If you are planning to store fragile items like your television set, mirror, glass table top or any glass items, it is also good to layer your items with bubble wrap as it will serve as a cushion during your storage process and if you accidentally drop them. These packing materials will also protect your furniture from any scratches and dents during the moving and storing process.

If you are in need of any packing materials like boxes, and even bubble wraps, you can always purchase them from Extra Space Asia Self Storage’s box shop at the storage facility.

By storing at Extra Space Asia, you can also enjoy the flexibility of upsizing or downsizing your storage unit at any time to fit your storage unit. This will help to save money over time as you will not be paying for the storage space that you do not need.

Packing your Christmas decorations and trees away? We can always store these festive decorations in boxes and unbox them again next year. However, it can always be more organised when it comes to your storage process so that you will know where everything is stored. Here are five storage ideas for storing your Christmas items.

1. Store Christmas ornaments by colour themes

Love buying new baubles and ornaments every year? Over the years, you may find yourself with many different colour themes. As such, why not try storing these festive items by colour? You can use the same size boxes or transparent bins to see what is stored in the containers easily at one glance. Storing them in the same size boxes will also allow for a smoother stacking process.

2. Label your Christmas bins and boxes

Moving boxes from one location to another can be tricky if we do not know what is in each box. If your box includes fragile items such as glass or ceramic items, it will be good to indicate labels such as “fragile” or “this side up”, which will be helpful when you are going through your boxes. You should also include details such as what is in the boxes (e.g. Christmas lights, Christmas baubles, bells and so on) so that you do not need to open up all the boxes to find one item.

In terms of storage, you should always face the label side of the box outwards so that you can see them easily.

3. Protect those fragile glass ornaments

It can be tricky to store all of the ornaments neatly. When storing those fragile ornaments, it is good to first organise them based on the pattern type or the colours. Once that is done, you can use bubble wrap to wrap those fragile ornaments. This sequence will act as a layer of protection in case you drop them or decide to keep them for a long time.

You can use egg trays to store them away for those baubles of similar colours or smaller sizes. You can also add cotton wool balls to protect against any breakages. You can also cover the baubles with coffee filters for an added layer of protection.

4. Store your Christmas trees with stretch films

As we will only be using these festive items in December, they will usually be in the storage room or storage unit for one year. Thus, to keep your Christmas tree intact and dust-free, it would be good to utilise stretch films to hold the Christmas tree for easy transportation. Those planning to save even more time might end up wrapping up the Christmas tree with all the ornaments and ribbons rather than taking the tree down. If you are taking this approach, it will be good to store your tree in a standing position so that the decors are intact.

5. Wrap your Christmas lights in cardboard

Storing Christmas lights is always a hassle. If they are not stored properly, the lights will end up tangled up in a bad state. If you have many different Christmas lights, you can easily store them in a box by wrapping them in cardboard. This will keep them in an organised state, and the lights will also be tangle-free. Once you have tied them around the cardboard, you can label the type of Christmas lights on the cardboard so that you do not have to try all of them every time.

Extra Space Asia Self-Storage

Are all the seasonal decoration items and clothing taking up too much space at home? Why not free up your home by renting a self-storage unit with Extra Space Asia today? We’ve got storage units in various sizes, from Lockers to Walk-ins, to fit every customer’s needs. Contact us today at 3974 6000 or visit our storage facilities to learn more about our storage solutions.

Calling all Hong Kong university students from the residence halls and school dorms! We understand that space can be small and limited where you stay, and you might require an extra storage area for your things. Thus, we have created a list with three simple storage hacks that can help make your room comfortable and practical to stay through your university days!

1. Maximise your wardrobe

Clothes! They come in all variations, from tops, blouses, pants and jeans to even those thicker jackets for the cold days. These clothing might take up more space than you think if you do not organise them well. For a start, you need to consider what to fold and hang. You should hang items such as your dresses, pants, skirts, etc. For thicker items such as your jackets, knit wears that you hardly use should be stored in vacuumed sealed bags so that they take up lesser space in your wardrobe.

If there is extra space in your wardrobe, you can purchase some clothes organisers or boxes/drawers where you can store your foldable clothes separately. Remember to label your boxes so that you know what you are storing, which will be easier to find.

Bonus tip: If you have a piece of luggage, you can also store rarely-used bags and bulky items in there to keep them out of sight.

2. Maximise the under-bed storage

Under-bed storage is definitely a good storage option when there is limited available floor space in the room. If your dorm room does not come with under-bed storage, you can easily make your own. Simply purchase some boxes that will fit nicely under your bed or cotton bags to store items that you hardly use, such as your seasonal clothing, blanket, bedsheets etc. In these cases, these items are still close by and convenient should you need to access them.

Another advantage of the increased storage space from under your bed is that this frees up the much-needed wardrobe space, especially if you already have a smaller wardrobe to start.

3. Make the most of the room’s wall

Clean empty walls are always a good storage option when staying in a small space. You can always find creative ways to make the most out of them when it comes to storage. For starters, you should always check if you can drill into your dorm wall, as this will give you an idea of what can and cannot be done.

If your school is good with you fixing up something on the wall, then you are good to try out these few storage options:

• Building a shelf to store your books and small items
• Placing additional hooks so that you can hang your clothing or items on the floor to enjoy more space

University Student Exclusive Promotion at Extra Space Asia Self Storage

If you are still in need of extra space after trying all the various storage hacks for your room, why not rent a self-storage unit! By renting a self-storage unit with storage providers such as Extra Space Asia, you can enjoy an extension of your living space where you can store your personal hobby items, bicycle, books, musical instruments, club items and even clothing. Another perk of storing with Extra Space Asia Self-Storage is that you can access your storage unit 24 hours, 7 days a week, any day, any time!

If you are a university student with valid student card who is looking to store for a minimum of 3 months storage, you can now enjoy an additional 5% discount on top of all existing promotions when you choose to store at any Extra Space Asia storage facility located at Sai Wan and Hung Hom. Contact us today at 3974 6000 or WhatsApp to 6380 6498 for more about our various storage options and sizes. Otherwise, feel free to visit our storage facilities any time from 10am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday, no appointments required.

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Just received the confirmation for your relocation to another country? If yes, you will need to pack everything and choose what you need to relocate, discard or donate. It can be a stressful period to pack and prepare for the relocation. This is why we have come up with 3 smart tips on how to pack and relocate everything efficiently if you only have a limited amount of time to prepare.

Pack your important document and necessary items

Packing can be a nightmare when you do not know where to begin. For starters, you should get a sturdy waterproof box that you can use for all of your important documents, such as your family passports, visa documents, and folders containing all the necessary documents. This is so when you start packing everything, you do not have to worry about losing these essential items, and you will also be assured that they are packed safely in the beginning.

Once you have packed all of these key items, you can start to prepare and pack the other items around your home either by room or by category of items.

Pack, declutter and donate your items

Before you start to pack up everything, it is vital to get enough packing materials like packing tapes, bubble wraps for your fragile items and boxes for all of your items weeks before your move. You can purchase these packing materials from online retailers, self-storage providers like Extra Space Asia, or packing supply shops.

As we all know, the more you ship, the more you would incur for the entire relocation process. As such, you should try to declutter as much as you can and pack according to what you really need so that when you reach your new destination, you will not have another headache trying to reorganise and unpack so many items. If the items are in good condition, you can also consider selling them to your friends or donating them to people who might need them.

Look for a reliable relocation service provider or self-storage provider

If you have a lot of boxes and items to relocate, it would be good to look into various relocation service providers to assist you. Relocation services can effectively help you move all your items to your new home in another country. After confirming the items you plan to move, it would be good to contact a few relocation service providers to request a moving quote before deciding on one. It is always good to read up on reviews to know that your items are in safe hands for this entire relocation journey.

However, if you are working overseas for a year or so, you can also consider using a self-storage unit where you can store all of your items. By storing at a self-storage facility such as Extra Space Asia, you will be able to access and retrieve your items any time when you are back. Your storage rental is also based on your storage duration and storage size. If you are storing for an extended period, there is also a great storage deal now where you can enjoy up to 50% off when you store with Extra Space Asia Self Storage.

Call us at 3974 6000 today to learn more about our various storage offerings. Alternatively, you can also visit our storage facilities at Sai Wan or Hung Hom today during our operation hours from 10am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday. Our friendly customer service officers will be glad to assist you!