How are y’all holding up? With the Movement Control Order implemented by the government, most of us are confined to our own homes. We know it ain’t easy, but hang in there. It’s for the greater good! This is also the best time to do what we’ve always been putting off – spring cleaning! Spring cleaning may seem tedious and at times overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be so! We’ve put together some tips that will aid in your spring-cleaning journey.

 

Prepping the right tools

First things first, having the right tools at your disposal before embarking on your spring-cleaning task will smoothen and hasten the process. As the saying goes, “Failure to plan is planning to fail.” Get yourself a heavy-duty sponge, durable trash bags (as the last thing you want is your trash bag to break down on you after throwing your rubbish in), rags, buckets, gloves, broom or vacuum, and the list goes on and on. Once you have procured this equipment, you are now prepared for war! But wait, lest we forget the most important tool of all! A family member or friend for mental support. Decluttering and throwing out preloved stuff may not be easy, and having someone there will definitely work wonders for your willpower.

 

Ensuring everything has its own place

As the proverbial saying goes, “A place for everything and everything in its place.” More often than not, we find ourselves too lazy to return something we use back to its original place. We may think that “I’ll do it later”, but deep down we all know “later” will never come. The vacuum cleaner that you used to clean out your car last week is still by the front door, until the next need for it arises. By ensuring a home for everything in your home, it helps you to be more organized in life! Moreover, by doing so, you’ll then be able to identify those items that you have no place for – thus helping in your decluttering process!

 

Bid adieu to duplicates

We’re all guilty of overindulging at times and buying in excess of what we need. There’s no need to feel bad about it, it happens to the best of us. Moving forward, it would be best to practice owning at most two of the same items, with one as back up. This will help free up tons of space you never knew you have! Bid farewell to the 5 combs you have but only ever use one, the tons of phone cables lying around, and so on. If there’s no home for it, it has to go.

 

Breaking up with your unloved items

As Marie Kondo aptly puts it, if it does not spark joy, toss it. Humans are emotional creatures. We tend to hold on to things that are of sentimental value, even if they are not practical. However, we have to be disciplined in this matter and only keep those that truly do spark joy and are useful to us. Harsh, but such is the cruel nature of the world. If it’s too hard to immediately toss it out, try putting these items into a box and leave them aside for a couple of months. After that, if you find yourself not digging through the box, it truly is time for it to go.

 

Using self-storage to store

Often, we find our homes lacking space to store stuff that are of larger nature or are simply items that we do not use often. If this happens, fret not! There’re always self-storage providers that you can turn to, namely us at Extra Space Asia! We offer flexible terms and have a large variety of sizes to cater to your every need! Not to worry, if you have any questions, our friendly staff who is at hand to answer your every query is just a call away! Store your belongings with us and you’ll never have to worry about security, they’re in good hands. This should free up space at home and who knows, you may now be able to fit your dream pool table in your own home!

 

Tedious as it may be, spring cleaning actually has many benefits! Various studies have been conducted and spring cleaning has been proven to improve the quality of our lives. Procrastinate not, and make a change today! In the meantime, stay safe and practice good hygiene. Better days are sure to come. Till then.

 

With the recent Circuit Breaker implemented by the government, many of us are confined to staying in our homes. There’s no better time than this to do what you’ve always been putting off, reorganizing your kitchen. The kitchen is an essential part of your homes, it’s where the magic happens. Whilst not all of us can be the next Jamie Oliver, we do try. It’s crucial to ensure that this space is well-organized and neat as cooking can be quite hectic and chaotic at times. Here are some tips and tricks to bring out the inner gourmet chef in you!

 

Marie Kondo your Kitchen

The first step is to rid and purge yourself of all unnecessary items and utensils that you do not need. Many a time, we succumb to our impulse and get suckered into purchasing a gadget or device that ultimately is not necessary in our daily cooking lives. Do you really need that ice-cream maker? What about the pasta-maker you bought on a whim? Ask yourself if this is what you use in your daily cooking life. Box up what you do not need and store it safely somewhere else in your home. In the event you do not have enough space, you can always reach out to us at Extra Space Asia to store your unneeded effects! Decluttering also have a positive effect on our mental health! Read here to know more.

 

Positioning is Everything

As the title says, make sure all that you need is within reach! Especially items that you use the most often, these should be within eye-level and easily reachable. This will make the workflow of your cooking a smoother process, thus more enjoyable. Also, using clear containers will definitely come in handy when storing food such as cereal and rice as you’ll be able to identify and see them clearly!

 

Create Work Zones

If space permits, you should define the kitchen into a few different zones, so as to maximize efficiency. There should be the prep zone, the cooking zone, the clean-up zone. Each zone will have a certain set of tools or utensils that is dedicated for that zone. For example, the preparing zone will be where you have your cutting knives, chop board, and so on and so forth. This way, it would make it easier if someone were to offer to help you out in the kitchen! Stay in your zone!

 

Try out these few quick tips and see how it works for you! As always, keep at it and improvise where needed. What may work for us may ultimately not be the best solution for you! You do you. In the meantime, stay safe out there and practice good hygiene. Till then.

What a year 2020 is turning out to be. With the dreaded coronavirus spreading its deadly tentacles around the world, more and more businesses are starting to implement contingency plans that involve remote and home-based working arrangements. A welcoming change for most of us – no more long commutes, flexibility, no dress code! However, for remote work to be successful, one has to maintain individual performance level to be as high as an average day in office. Thus, it is crucial that your temporary home office is configured to maximise your efficiency and productivity! Here’s how.

Choose the Right Spot

First things first, allocate a space for your home office. If possible, choose a room so as to have some sort of privacy as well as a boundary from distractions at home, such as your family members, pets, television as these can all hamper productivity. Do keep in mind the space you choose should be well lit. A report conducted by Centre for Performance at Work at City University London notes that lighting is one of the factors that elevate productivity.

Work in Comfort

Having an ergonomic chair and table will actually increase productivity. Select a chair that feels comfortable for you, as you will be using it for hours on end every day. Your butt deserves the best! Splurge a little, as a quality ergonomic chair will go a long way. Your back will also thank you in years to come. An interesting alternative is a standing desk. These desks have been growing in popularity in recent years, and the key to avoid standing fatigue is to alternate between standing and sitting throughout the day.

Declutter

Having a clean and tidy space around you can help one think clearly. Clutter is actually pretty distracting and will definitely have a negative effect on your productivity. Take some time to sort what you need to keep at home, and you can choose to either donate your extra stuff or store them with us here, at Extra Space Asia! You will be amazed at what you can actually live without and the amount of space you actually have at home! Besides, decluttering is also said to improve mental health! Now, that is a win-win in our book.

We’re praying hard that these challenging times will blow over soon, and we’ll be back in our offices reunited with our favourite colleagues! In the meantime, remember to practise good hygiene and stay safe out there!

First and foremost, congratulations on the new home! While this is cause for celebration, a long journey lies ahead. It will not be a smooth one, speed bumps are to be expected. During this transition, the biggest hurdle you may face is finding a place to store your belongings and furniture. That’s where we come in!

Here’s why you should store with us at Extra Space Asia:

Flexible Storage Options

We understand that renovations can be unpredictable. Delays have become the norm, anything that’s ‘on time’ can be considered a miracle. That’s why we offer flexible storage options in terms of storage period as well as storage unit size! It’s like selecting from an ala-carte menu, with options to customise your meal. Store with us for as short as 14 days to as long as a year or more! Upon completion of the renovation, should you wish to continue storing with us, you can choose to downsize your unit as well! Feel free to access your storage unit any hour of the day, any day of the week as you have access to it 24/7.

Clean and climate-controlled environment

Our storage facilities are always kept clean and spotless as we have dedicated cleaners who are constantly making their rounds. You won’t have to worry about your furniture and belongings getting dusty if you store with us. Everything here stays safe, sound and clean compared to all that chaotic and messy renovation works going on. If you have items that cannot be kept in a warm and humid climate, fret not! We provide air-conditioned units, where temperatures are kept at 23 – 25 degree Celsius at all times.

Safe and Secure Environment

Here at Extra Space Asia, safety and security are of utmost importance. When you sign up with us, you will receive a personalised pin code that will grant you access to the facility. On top of that, you can also use your own lock and key for your unit. Furthermore, we have round-the-clock security guards as well as CCTVs in place too!

We hope we’ve done enough to convince you to take that first step to smoother processes and making room for more at home. Look no further! Start now and here, with Extra Space Asia.

Ho Ho Ho!

First and foremost, a very Merry Christmas to each and every one of you! ‘Tis the season to be jolly! We hope your year has been as good to you as it has been for us. In the blink of an eye, the end of 2019 is fast approaching. After a long year of hard work, what better way to close out the year than with a festive cheer. It is a day for fun, love and happiness with your friends and family. For us at Extra Space Asia, what family means to us, are you – our beloved customers! Whilst it is indeed a time of joy, it is also a time to reflect upon the year and be thankful for all things good.

As we look back upon our year, we realize that at times we may have taken certain things for granted when in actual fact, we have so much to be thankful for. It’s important to pause and take stock of our lives every once in a while. We’ve put together a list of what we should be grateful for lest we forget.

Friends and Family

When the going gets tough, it’s our closest friends and family who will always be at our sides, in good times and bad times. We should always be thankful and grateful for their constant care and support, as there’s no better support system than friends and family. Granted, we may not always agree and see eye-to-eye on everything, but at the end of the day, we will always love and support one another.

Health

More often than not, we are so caught up with work and our daily lives, that we neglect our health. It’s only when we fall sick that we start to notice how much our health has deteriorated while we were busy working and what not. Always remember to get plenty of sleep, work out when possible and eat healthy! Your body will thank you in the later years to come.

Internet

Whilst many are more than happy to point and blame the Internet as the root for many of our social issues today, we should be grateful for its existence. The Internet is an amazing tool as you can find incredible resources online. You can everything you need to know on the Internet, from cooking recipes, to how-to dummies when it comes to building just about anything. It truly has helped us be a smarter and more knowledgeable generation.

Mistakes

Nobody is perfect. Everyone makes them. Often in life, things don’t go according to plan. We are strong subscribers to Murphy’s Law anyway, which states that “Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong.” We should not beat ourselves up when we lose our footing and stumble. It is only then we are able to pick ourselves up and come out stronger than before.

Customers

For us at Extra Space, it is you, our customers that we are truly grateful for. Without you guys, we will not be who we are today. With that being said, we have a little something for you guys to show how much we appreciate y’all! This Christmas, we’re giving away 300 vouchers! Here’s how you can stand a chance to win:

  • If you’re already an existing customer, you automatically qualify! No further action needed from your end. Fingers crossed you may just be the lucky one!
  • For non-members, sign up at any of our storage facilities by 31st December and you’ll be in the running to win a voucher for yourself as well!

All in all, make sure you have a good time and enjoy yourself thoroughly this year end! Let’s close out the year with a bang!

Most people think warehouse space is the same as self-storage – they are not! These two are actually very different. Warehousing is usually catered for industrial and commercial purposes, while self-storage serves personal and small business needs.

But who’s to stop you from choosing one over the other? There are no fixed rules for storage choices. It depends on your requirements among a few other factors. Here’s an overarching comparison of these two options. We hope it’ll give you more insight to make the right decision.

Location

Warehouse

Warehouses are typically found in industrial areas, as their primary customers are manufacturers, wholesalers and exporters alike. Not the most ideal place if you don’t fall under this customer category. Industrial areas are also a little too ‘ulu’ and out of the way, don’t you think so?

Self-storage

For personal use, self-storage facilities are a better choice as they are strategically located across town for easy access. Extra Space Asia gives you the luxury of multiple locations across the country. Simply find a facility nearest to you here!

Storage Features

Warehouse

When you read the term ‘warehouse’ the first thing that comes to mind is big old buildings, forklifts and so on. Right? You’re not wrong. Not only are warehouses larger in general, but the ceilings are also much higher to accommodate industrial goods. If you don’t have much to store, save that space and opt for something more suitable.

Self-storage

Here at Extra Space Asia, you can choose from a variety of storage space sizes. State-of-the-art CCTV work to monitor the facility round the clock and customers can only enter their storage unit with their unique access PIN. Add your own personal lock on top of all that, and you’ll enjoy full peace of mind knowing that your belongings are kept in a safe place. Privacy is also a priority here. This is why Extra Space Asia has zero access to your storage unit – 100% privacy guaranteed!

What’s more, you’ll have the freedom to visit your storage unit any day, any time at your convenience. No more rushing to beat the closing hours anymore.

Pros and Cons

Still unsure? Let our pros and cons table help you out.

 

Warehouse Self-Storage
Pros Large facilities, high ceilings

 

May come with fulfilling, handling and transportation options

 

 

 

 Variety of sizes, catered to your needs (choose to upsize or downsize any time)

High-end security, round-the-clock CCTV monitoring

Various strategic locations (multiple outlets)

Ease of access (enter at any time of the day)

Privacy guaranteed

On-site assistance from our team of dedicated Customer Service consultants
Cons Limited access

 

No flexibility (leases are generally year-long)

 Responsible for own packing, loading, and transporting

Facility size may be limiting, as the ceilings are not high

 

So warehouse? Or self-storage? We think it all boils down to what you need. Like all decisions, each choice has its advantages. Which perk benefits you more? Visit Extra Space Asia today and let’s explore more possibilities together!

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  • Every storage sign-up from the 22nd May to 22nd June will entitle you to an additional chance in the lucky draw.
  • Minimum storage period of 3 months is required to be entitled to enter the lucky draw.
  • Prizes are only redeemable upon sign-up at any one of the 3 storage facilities located in Malaysia.
  • Results will be announced on our Facebook on the 24th June 2019.
  • Prizes are to be redeemed by 31st July.
  • All new sign-ups within the promotional period will be auto-included into the lucky draw. If you wish to opt out of the lucky draw, please email to marketing@extraspaceasia.com

Prizes to be won

  • 1x ‘Home Theatre System’ worth RM899
  • 1x ‘1 Month Free Storage Rental’
  • 1x ‘RM50 Off Storage Rental’
  • 10x ‘Disc Padlock’

Click here to get your instant personalised quote right away!

  • Extra Space Asia may change, add, suspend, cancel, remove or otherwise modify the ‘Wheel of Fortune’ at any time without prior notice.
  • Extra Space Asia will properly handle personal information of users in accordance with the Privacy Policy posted separately on this website.
  • Your personal data provided will be used for the following purposes:
    • sending of marketing information about our goods or services including notifying you of our marketing events, initiatives and promotions, lucky draws, membership and rewards schemes and other promotions;
    • The consent that you provide for the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data will remain valid until such time it is being withdrawn by you in writing. You may withdraw consent and request us to stop using and/or disclosing your personal data for any or all of the purposes listed above by submitting your request via email to marketing@extraspaceasia.com
  • Each user is only allowed to spin the wheel once.
  • Prizes are only redeemable upon sign-up at any one of the 3 storage facilities located in Malaysia.
  • The ‘Wheel of Fortune’ prizes are available on a while-stocks-last basis and Extra Space Asia reserves the right to replace the rewards with immediate effect at any time without prior notice.

 

Wheel of Fortune Prize Redemption T&Cs.

Extra 5% Off

  • Customer is required to sign-up by 28 February 2019.
  • Promo code will be valid from 5 January 2019 to 28 February 2019.
  • Minimum storage of 3 months
  • Pre-payment of the first 3 months is required.
  • Additional discount is valid on top of all existing promotions.
  • Only 1 redemption per sign up.
  • Prize cannot be used in conjunction with other prizes from the ‘Wheel of Fortune’.
  • Applicable for all storage types.

 

$88 Off Storage

  • Customer is required to sign-up by 28 February 2019.
  • Promo code will be valid from 5 January 2019 to 28 February 2019.
  • Minimum storage of 3 months
  • Pre-payment of the first 3 months is required.
  • Only 1 redemption per sign up;
  • Prize cannot be used in conjunction with other prizes from the ‘Wheel of Fortune’.
  • Applicable for all storage types.

 

$38 Off Storage

  • Customer is required to sign-up by 28 February 2019.
  • Promo code will be valid from 5 January 2019 to 28 February 2019.
  • Only 1 redemption per sign up.
  • Prize cannot be used in conjunction with other prizes from the ‘Wheel of Fortune’.
  • Applicable for all storage types.

 

$28 Off Storage

  • Customer is required to sign-up by 28 February 2019.
  • Promo code will be valid from 5 January 2019 to 28 February 2019.
  • Only 1 redemption per sign up.
  • Prize cannot be used in conjunction with other prizes from the ‘Wheel of Fortune’.
  • Applicable for all storage types, based on availability.
  • Applicable for all storage types.

 

$30 Off Box Shop

  • Customer is required to sign-up by 28 February 2019.
  • Promo code will be valid from 5 January 2019 to 28 February 2019.
  • Only 1 redemption per sign up.
  • Prize cannot be used in conjunction with other prizes from the ‘Wheel of Fortune’.
  • Prizeis valid till 28 February 2019.
  • Prizeis non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash in part or full and is valid for a single transaction only.
  • Box shop discounts not applicable during redemption.
  • Prize amount must be fully utilised when making payment. Any unused amount will not be refunded.

 

2 Free Boxes

  • Customer is required to sign-up by 28 February 2019.
  • Promo code will be valid from 5 January 2019 to 28 February 2019.
  • Only 1 redemption per sign up.
  • Prize cannot be used in conjunction with other prizes from the ‘Wheel of Fortune’.
  • Prize is valid till 28 February 2019.
  • Prize is non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash in part or full.
  • Subject to availability.

 

Free Umbrella

  • Customer is required to sign-up by 28 February 2019.
  • Promo code will be valid from 5 January 2019 to 28 February 2019.
  • Only 1 redemption per sign up.
  • Prize cannot be used in conjunction with other prizes from the ‘Wheel of Fortune’.
  • Prize is valid till 28 February 2019.
  • Prize is non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash in part or full.
  • Subject to availability.

 

Free Disc Padlock

  • Customer is required to sign-up by 28 February 2019.
  • Promo code will be valid from 5 January 2019 to 28 February 2019.
  • Only 1 redemption per sign up.
  • Prize cannot be used in conjunction with other prizes from the ‘Wheel of Fortune’.
  • Prize is valid till 28 February 2019.
  • Prize is non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash in part or full.
  • Subject to availability.

 

Ang Bao Packet

  • Customer is required to sign-up by 28 February 2019.
  • Promo code will be valid from 5 January 2019 to 28 February 2019.
  • Only 1 redemption per sign up.
  • Prize cannot be used in conjunction with other prizes from the ‘Wheel of Fortune’.
  • Prize is valid till 28 February 2019.
  • Prize is non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash in part or full.
  • Subject to availability.

 

Extra Space Asia’s management reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.