Packing Tips

If you are moving house, relocating your office or just want to store some of your belongings to create more space at home, you need to ensure that your items are packed correctly and protected during transit and storage.

Cube Self Storage Packing Tips

Ensure you have the right equipment for your packing. Not only will you need boxes to pack your belongings into, but you will also need marker pens to label your boxes, bubble wrap to protect delicate items such as glasses and tape to secure each box. Tape guns are also useful and worth investing in as they will make assembling and sealing each box that much easier. If you are storing clothes, why not avoid folding and creasing your items and use wardrobe boxes instead to hang your clothes?   

Cube has a range of boxes to suit your packing and storage needs. 

Protect your breakable items using bubble wrap. Line boxes with bubble wrap and then wrap individual items at least twice in bubble wrap. Fill spaces in each box with packing paper to stop the items moving during transit. 

Tape Guns and Bubble Wrap - packing essentials from Cube!

Use furniture covers to protect furniture e.g. mattresses. If storing wooden or leather furniture, clean the items with furniture protection e.g. wax/leather shine to keep your furniture in good condition during storage. 

Keep your furniture protected.

Dampness can cause problems for storage items. When packing, ensure each item is dry and clean to prevent dampness. At Cube Self Storage, our climate controlled units help reduce moisture.

Climate Controlled Storage protects your items. 

Record what is in each box as you pack and label each box accordingly. This will enable you to find the correct box quickly should you need to retrieve something from storage. 

Don't forget to label those boxes!

To view our Storage Unit Sizes, click here.

To view our Packing Materials, click here.

Successful Self Storage

Last month we posted about deciding whether self storage is the ideal solution for you (Self Storage Tips). This month, we are offering advice about how to self store effectively. 

Before Storage

Effective self storage starts with effective planning. It may take time, but time spent at the beginning will save on time later on. 

Sort through the items you are planning on putting into storage. Do you actually need every item? While self storage is perfect for items we want but are running out of space for, it shouldn't be used as a place to store unwanted items.

Once you have decluttered, put your items into similar groups. Once boxed, this will help the identification process once the boxes are in storage. Visit our Online Box Shop for all your box and packing material needs. 

Don't overload your boxes and make them too heavy. These boxes will be weaker and could easily break during transit or upon arrival at your unit. If you need help with transporting your storage items, contact us about our Collection and Delivery Service. 

If storing fabric, ensure the fabric is completely dry to prevent mould. If storing furniture, clean your items with polish/wax to maintain its condition while in storage. Our Climate Controlled Units are ideal for delicate items - just ask a member of our team. 

At Your Storage Unit

Before unloading your boxes, think carefully about where you are putting them. Will you need access to some of the boxes? Are some boxes heavier than others? Ensure heavier boxes are at the bottom if stacking boxes within your unit, and for ease of access, store boxes you may need regular access to at the front of your unit. 

We hope you have found these tips useful. For further advice or to rent a storage unit, contact a member of our team on 2914 2200 or via our Online Contact Form. 

Location, Location, Location

When you are looking for self storage facilities, there are 3 important factors- price, security and location.

Hiring a self storage unit - short term and long term- needs to be affordable and at Cube Self Storage our fantastic prices won't be beaten. Security is essential and our units offer maximum security and are regularly monitored to ensure your stored items remain safe. Location is also extremely important. Packing your items for storage can be time consuming and tiring, and a long journey time to a storage facility on top of this isn't ideal.

Cube Self Storage aim to take the strain out of self storage. We have 6 self storage facilities across Hong Kong, meaning that one of our self storage facilities is never too far away.

Our locations:

Tsuen Wan
Quarry Bay
Aberdeen
Kowloon City
Kennedy Town
North Point

To find the address for our locations please click here.

We also offer a Collection and Delivery Service should you need help transporting your storage items to one of our facilities.

Here to help you pack

Putting your personal belongings into storage can be time consuming, especially when it comes to packing. Trying to get all the packing materials you need can be a tiresome task, especially if items run out or are forgotten. 

To make packing easier, Cube Self Storage Hong Kong have a wide range of packing supplies and materials for all your packing needs, ensuring your items remain safe in transit and storage.

Cartons/Boxes: our good quality cardboard boxes come in a range of sizes from small to large. Our multipurpose boxes are suitable for storing virtually anything from CDs and DVDs to kitchen utensils and clothing (ask about our wardrobe cartons!). We also have wine boxes for 6 and 12 bottles to keep your bottles protected in storage. 

Furniture Covers: our chair, sofa and mattress covers make sure that your furniture doesn’t get covered in dust or marked during transit or storage.

Bubblewrap and Packing Paper: keep your delicate items breakage free.

Tape: we offer a selection of different packing tapes and tape dispensers for all your needs.

Marker Pens: our permanent markers are ideal to label all those boxes.

Cutter: our snap blade box knives help you unpack your items at the end of storage and gain access to certain items whilst they are in storage.

Contact us if you would like more information about the packing materials we offer, or would like advice on the best way to pack your items for storage. Don't forget our fantastic Collection and Delivery Service should you need help transporting your storage items. 

Collection and Delivery Service

Saying goodbye is hard to do....

When it comes to having a clear out, sorting through our possessions can not only be time consuming, but also a trip down memory lane. We discover old keepsakes from key events in our lives - old school books, old diaries (what were we doing in 2008?), old toys, old clothes (we WILL fit into them again) and old photos (thank goodness some of these photos didn't end up on Facebook!). While having a good clear out can help us save space at home, there are times where there are things we don't want to say goodbye to, but our limited space at home means we sometimes have to make the gut-wrenching decision to get rid of them. 

While self storage is a great alternative to throwing away things we want to keep but don't have house space for, sometimes people can be put off having a self storage unit, particularly if they are unable to transport their items to the storage unit facility themselves, or do not have someone who can help them. 

At Cube Self Storage Hong Kong we appreciate transporting your items can be tricky, and so we are delighted to offer a Collection and Delivery service to our customers. 

Our Collection Service

Once you have sorted what you would like to put in storage, our friendly team will come to your address and collect your boxes, and transport them to our self storage facility. Your possessions will be stored with as much care and security as if you had brought the boxes yourself, giving you peace of mind.

Our Delivery Service 

Should you require something from your stored items, we will deliver your items back to you as and when you need. 

Additional Packing Service

Cube Self Storage Hong Kong can provide you with all your packing material needs - from boxes and furniture covers to bubblewrap and tape, but should you need assistance with packing your items prior to storage, contact a member of our team. 

Teacher Discount

Working in education is a rewarding job - whether you are working with small children, teenagers or young adults. At Cube Self Storage Hong Kong we appreciate the hard work and dedication teachers give their students, and as a thankyou we would like to offer teachers a special discount!

If you are a teacher, Cube Self Storage Hong Kong would like to offer you 20% discount when you rent a storage unit for longer than 6 months.

Our storage units are perfect for saving space in your home, especially if you have collected lots of teaching resources and books over your teaching years! By renting a storage unit and taking up our fantastic offer, your items will be safe, secure and accessible when you need. Our storage unit size guide can also help you to work out which size unit is best suited for your needs.

To take advantage of our fantastic teacher 20% discount, please contact a member of our friendly team today on 2914 2200. 

Self Storage Tips

Our homes are filling up with our possessions, causing us to lose the space we once had. While many of us are selling or throwing out unwanted items, there are occasions where we DO want to keep certain belongings, but are unsure where to store them.

Cube Self Storage Hong Kong has the answer. Our range of self storage units, available in Tsuen Wan, Quarry Bay, Aberdeen, Kennedy Town, North Point and Kowloon City, are the ideal place to store the items you want to keep but simply do not have the space for.

Follow our Self Storage Top Tips to help you decide if Self Storage is the answer for you...

What To Store - what to keep and what to throw.

 

Before you pack up your possessions and send them into storage, take the time to actually look at what you are planning on storing. Work out what is worth storing and whether any of the items can actually be sold/thrown away. This will enable you to know exactly what is being stored and your self storage space allowance will be used effectively. Sorting your items into similar groups and labelling your boxes will also allow easy identification once the boxes are in storage.

Our online store has all the boxes and packing materials you will need to help with the self storage process.  

Cost - How much to store.

 

Cube Self Storage Hong Kong have a range of unit sizes to suit your requirements, including Climate Controlled Storage Units for specialist items. View our Storage Unit Size Guide to work out what is best for you. You can  increase/decrease your storage space as you need to and we offer flexible lease contracts.  

Timeline - how long to store for. 

 

Once your items are boxed and ready to go into storage, take time to think about the length of time you will need your storage unit for - our units are available for short term and long term rental - as this will help you budget for rental costs. If you need to extend a rental period, a member of our team will be happy to help you.

 
We offer a collection service and we can also deliver items from your storage unit back to you as and when you require them. We can also help you pack and unpack items as an additional service should you require it.

If you would like to find out more visit our website http://www.cubeselfstorage.hk/  or call a member of our team on 2914 2200 

Climate Controlled Storage

When it comes to storage, many of us try to utilise as much spare space as possible in our homes. Wardrobes become heaving with our belongings, and drawers groan under the strain. We soon find ourselves spreading into attics, sheds and garages (if we are fortunate enough to have them!) to store our keepsakes and delicate items.

However, there are times where our home storage solutions hit problems. From personal experience, there is nothing worse than going to your storage to discover damage caused by damp, mould and even worse, mice, especially if the damage caused is not fixable, and our items are irreplaceable.

Climate Controlled Storage

Cube Self Storage Hong Kong offer Climate Controlled storage units to protect your items against dust, mould, temperature and humidity as well as offering you peace of mind.

 The humid conditions in Hong Kong can have an impact on precious and delicate items such as furs and clothing, fine art and sensitive technology. Our climate controlled storage space ensures that  temperature requirements are maintained as well as humidity levels, preventing damage to your prized possessions.

Contact a member of our friendly team today about your storage requirements, especially if you think you would benefit from Climate Controlled Storage. We even offer Price Match Guarantee!


Unsure of what size storage unit you need? Contact us or use our Storage Unit Size Guide.

Cube Self Storage Hong Kong

Are you struggling for space in your house or flat? Have you got lots of personal items that you want to keep but simply don't have the space for? Why not give the team at Cube Self Storage Hong Kong a call?

Why you should choose us

Flexible Storage Solutions

You can choose a storage unit depending on the size you need, and your room size can be increased and/or decreased depending on how much you need to store.

Delivery and Collection Service

We can collect your items for storage and deliver them back to you when you need them. Find out more here.

Convenient Storage Access

There is nothing more frustrating than waiting for something you need - our self storage units are accessible whenever suits YOU.

Secure Storage

Cube Self Storage Hong Kong offers secure CCTV monitoring and you are the sole key holder, ensuring that you have peace of mind your items are stored securely.

Friendly And Helpful Team

Whether you require advice on which storage unit is best for your needs, what you can store at our storage facility or to arrange collection or delivery, the Cube Self Storage Team is always happy to help. Contact us today.

Packing and Moving Tips

The big moving day is looming and you cannot put off the packing any longer! But never fear; here at Cube Self Storage we understand that moving can be a stressful time, so we have compiled a list of handy packing and moving tips we think everyone should know!

Ø  First things first… If you fail to prepare then prepare to fail. It will probably take you much longer than you anticipated! So plan early, better to be prepared as on the moving day you will have other things to worry about.

Ø  Large items: These will need to go into your storage unit or van first, and be sure to utilise space in draws and wardrobes.

Ø  Delicate items: Ensure to protect all delicate items appropriately, otherwise you risk damaging your prized possessions. Bubble wrap till your heart’s content on items such as dinner ware and cutlery… but never on fine art!

Ø  Be Organised: Make labels, Cube offers a range of packing materials and labels to help you colour coordinate and organise effectively.

Ø  Beware of the Box: Boxes are usually unreliable; the last thing you want is your contents crashing out of an ill prepared box, check out our sister company Easycrate who have a range of reusable plastic crates to hire. Crates are also stackable so take up less room in transit!

Ø  Take the opportunity to throw out any unwanted items, donate to charity or of course; put into storage for another time.

To find out more about our Self Storage facilities and to take advantage of our most recent special offers please get in contact today.

Storage Solutions for the Masses!

Hong Kong property prices are at an all time high and in this crowded environment where square footage is one of the most expensive in the world it becomes vital to make the most of the space you have – in Hong Kong more than half of private dwellings now measure less than a meager 538 square feet! But don’t worry; this is where Cube Self Storage can help providing storage solutions for the masses!

At our storage facilities based in Tsuen Wan in Hong Kong we have a variety of storage units available to help you chose your perfect storage solution. To make life as easy as possible we also offer a collection and delivery service where we we will collect the items that you want to store and deliver them to our facility where we will store them for however long you need - What could be easier!

Whether you are storing for your home or your business we have the facilities to suit. Get in contact today to find out more, or some and visit us on site to see out facilities for yourself. 

Store for the Future

The bike that was never used to its full potential, the slide that you don’t have a garden for or the doll’s house that has too much sentimental value to sell... These are the ideal items to place into storage to one day be loved again when you have perhaps moved up the property ladder, finally have that much needed space, or to share with future generations. You never know; there may be another child or grandchild on their way soon that will one day appreciate being able to access some of your treasured possessions!

At Cube Self Storage we have various sized storage units to facilitate a wide variety of goods. Let’s turn our backs on a throw away culture and embrace that our good quality items can be stored away for another day. Not to mention the cost of replacing these items! So before you throw out that train set or Teddy Bear collection! Why not look into storing it for now as you never know - they could bring a smile to someone’s face in the future.

Get in contact now to book your room, or to get a taste of what we offer come and visit us on site and see our facilities and just how we can help you and your unique needs. 

Pack Up Your Troubles…

There is nothing worse than an overcrowded office; falling over boxes, not being able to find what you want, when you need it. It has been proven that staff are less productive when they are working in a messy environment. Furthermore, your office space will look unattractive to customers and prospective employees. So pack up your troubles with Cube Self Storage and let us provide you with that extra storage space. 

We offer a range of unit sizes so whether it’s just a dozen boxes or a truck load of stock and furniture, we can offer you the perfect storage solution. Especially since we have the option of climate controlled storage as well! To make life even easier, we can provide free use of moving equipment to transfer large items to your storage space to ensure minimum effort on your part.

There is a common misconception that if you use a self storage unit it is difficult to access your items. But here at Cube Self Storage, we offer unlimited access to your storage unit as often as you like during business hours and we can extend your access upon request. What’s more: if you only want to store items for a short period of time, we offer a flexible rental agreement where you need only give two weeks’ notice to vacate. This is ideal if you need space to store items short-term during an office move.

So give us a call on 29142200 and free up some space in your manic office.

Something Old, Something New

One man’s rubbish is another man’s treasure... you never know what valuables you might have lurking around your home. You can find all sorts of gems in car boot sales and charity shops as people don’t always realise what is now vintage, antique or has come back into fashion again. Old household gadgets are definitely a prime example of this. 

Household items easily become outdated, so we upgrade to a newer product. The old version is thrown away to be replaced with the new. Even if it’s still in working order, why would you hang onto something when you can have a newer, sleeker and more technologically advanced version; consumption at its finest. Once deemed “crummy” objects in the light of new technology are often chucked out and so become increasingly rare. A BBC News picture slideshow of ‘the household gadgets of yesterday’ features images of an aluminium hairdryer with a wooden handle, a 1960’s dishwasher, a 1927 monitor-top fridge and a home computer released in 1980. These items now look positively vintage and trendy; thus highlighting the fact that we should hang on to old goods for when they swing back into style again.

Lack of space is usually the reason behind why people bin their valuables. That’s where we can help. Here at Cube Self Storage, we offer bespoke storage to suit your needs. Our room sizes range from a small 25 square foot room, similar to the size of a garden shed, all the way up to a 200 square foot room. Each storage room is individually alarmed and monitored from our reception and there is 24 hour digital CCTV monitoring inside and outside the building, so you can keep peace of mind. Furthermore the room is sealed with your own lock and key so it will be you and you only accessing your precious goods. So don’t needlessly throw away your old gadgets and valuables, store them with Cube. You never know when you may want them back!

Wine storage: How does light, vibration and odour effect a wines ageing process?

So far this week we have examined the effects of temperature and humidity on wine storage and looked at the optimal conditions in which to store wine to limit their damaging effects.

Today we’re going to examine some of the lesser understood issues that can affect stored wines.
Like temperature and humidity, light, vibrations and odours can all have negative effects on wines that are being stored for a long period of time for various reasons.

Vibration 

It is only recently that the detrimental effect of excessive vibrations on the ageing process of wine has been scientifically proven.

A study by Chung et al (2008) published in the Journal of Food and Composition Analysis found that vibrations increase the speed at which wine undergoes the chemical reactions required in ageing.
This accelerated ageing process was found to result in a decreased quality of wine, meaning that the more vibrations your wine is exposed to in its ageing process the poorer the quality of the end product.

If is for this reason that we ensure the wine storage facilities at Cube Self Storage are insulated to help reduce any vibration to the wine.

Light

Exposure to the UV rays given off by sunlight, or strong incandescent light, will deteriorate the complex organic molecules inside wine disrupting its ageing process and creating potential wine faults.

To negate this our wine storage areas have no exposure to direct sunlight and use minimal natural lighting.

Odour

Even with slight variations in temperature wine will ‘breathe’ during which air is pulled inside the bottle. If wine is stored in an area that is contaminated with odour, this will infiltrate the wine affecting the taste.

For this reason at Cube Self Storage we endeavour to ensure that our storage spaces are free from strong odours.


Unlike temperature, humidity and orientation; the effect of light, vibrations and odours on wine is universal without any exceptions to the rules so which ever wine you wish to store, it would be prudent to pay attention to these factors.

To find out more about our wine storage facility or to enquire about other storage options contact us.

Wine Storage: What is the best humidity for storing wine?

Last week we examined the importance of storing wine at the correct temperature, so today it’s time to talk about humidity.

The risk of low humidity to the ageing of fine wine has been discussed by numerous oenologists and with temperature; humidity is one of the most vital factors to control when ageing fine wines.

Insufficient humidity (below 50%) causes the cork in the wine bottle to dry out and decrease in volume allowing the wine to escape around the cork and evaporate. Air then invades into the space the wine has left causing an uncontrolled oxidisation process

Alternatively, at humidity’s of above 80% the labels on wine bottles are prone to damage, which can have detrimental effects on the value of fine wine.

To prevent these issues from occurring all of our wine storage rooms are kept at humidity 60-70%.

If you would like to learn more about our wine storage options please feel free to contact us.

Wine Storage: What temperature should wine be kept at?

As you may have noticed we have a brand new page on our website, giving you all the information you need to know about our specialist wine storage facility.

On our wine storage page we tell you how specialist storage is crucial for protecting your wine against climatic effects experienced in Hong Kong. However if you are a fledgling wine collector then you may be wondering why it is so crucial that these factors be controlled in the storage of your wine.

Over the next few weeks we will be telling you all you need to know about the best environment in which to store your wine from the optimal temperature to correct bottle orientation, to ensure that when you are ready to open the cork so is your wine and why it is so crucial.

Today we will cover Storage Temperature.
 
Correct storage temperature and avoiding temperature fluctuations is crucial in achieving favourable ageing of wine and preventing degeneration, which all poses a crucial question;

What temperature should wine be kept at?

Although authorities vary slightly on the exact temperatures, consensus agrees that a range of 12-16ᵒC creates the best conditions for the ageing process for the majority of wines.

Research has indicated that the chemical reactions involved in the ageing process of wine double with each 8ᵒC rise in temperature. Below the optimal temperature these chemical reactions required for the ageing process of wine decelerate or stop altogether meaning the wine does not age as desired.

When wine is stored above temperatures of around 16ᵒC the chemical reactions of the ageing process occur too quickly for with wine to properly develop the complexity and aromatic bouquet desired. Temperatures rising above 20ᵒC can result in degeneration or ‘cooking’ of the wine, which much like corked wine spoils the flavour and aromas of the bottle.

Avoiding temperature fluctuations is equally important. When the temperature of the wine rises, the wine inside the bottle expands, increasing the pressure and eventually causing some of the wine to escape and evaporate. When the temperature then decreases the process is reversed, creating a vacuum within the bottle sucking air inside. When this occurs repeatedly the increased amount of oxygen inside the bottle causes oxidation and thus degeneration of the wine.

So there you have it keeping wine at a constant temperature between 12 and 16ᵒC is optimal when storing wine for any length of time.

Of course as with anything there are exceptions to the rule, but we'll cover those in a future post.
If you would like to learn more about our wine storage options, or to get a quote feel free to contact us.

Utilise Self Storage This January

It’s that time of year again folks – the time for New Year’s resolutions. Is one of yours to get fit and healthy this January? Are you planning on investing in some exercise equipment to use at home such as an exercise bike, treadmill or cross-trainer? Well these items are bulky and take up a great deal of room so might we suggest you make room for them by clearing out your spare bedroom.

Although several times a year you might find your spare bedroom utilised by friends and family staying over, we can guarantee that for the majority of the year the room is used for storing items that don’t fit elsewhere in the house. Well this January make the decision to turn this room into a home gym by storing all your spare items in our fully secure self-storage facility.

We offer a range of different sized units which can accommodate beds, desks, chests of drawers and more to leave you with enough room to realise your dream of a home gym. Plus as we offer flexible storage contracts, you can easily move your items out again when you have guests come to stay. Simply swap your home gym equipment for your spare bedroom furniture when required.

To find out more about our self-storage facility and our rates, please contact us for further information.

Access To Your Items at Cube Self Storage H.K.

At Cube Storage H.K., we welcome customers to ask us any questions that they might have about our self-storage facility. One of the questions we regularly get asked is ‘how can I access your secure storage facility?’ This question is very important as we try to provide a great balance of security and accessibility to our facility. We want you to easily be able to access your items whilst in storage whilst ensuring other people are not able to get in.

Our fully secure, state-of-the-art storage facility is equipped with both swipe card technology and electronic keypads. When you decide to store your household, business or personal items with us, you will be given a swipe card to use to access the facility. You will also be given your own, unique pin number to use to access the building.

These two things, in addition to our CCTV system, ensure that only those who should be granted access to our storage facility manage to get in. If you happen to lose your swipe card or forget your pin number, we have a security procedure in place to ensure that we can give you, and only you, access to your items.

If you would like to know anything further about our security measures or any of our other services, please contact us.

Make Sure Your Valuables are Safe this Christmas with Self Storage

Although Christmas is supposed to be a time of good will to all, unfortunately thieves don’t honour this tradition. Drawn in my empty homes and new (and expensive) Christmas gifts, thieves take full advantage of the festive season by burgling your home whilst you’re away visiting friends and family members. To make sure all your valuables are protected this year, we recommend placing them in self-storage if you’re going to be away.

The self-storage facility at Cube Self Storage H.K. is fully secure. Our security features include keypad entry, a state-of-the-art alarm system and CCTV so you can be assured that your new toys and household items are safe with us.

Check out our special offers page or contact us today to discuss your storage needs on 29142200.