Big Orange Self Storage Singapore Blog

Moulds are part of the fungi family and they are neither plants nor animals. They are simply organisms that feed on decaying matters. Small amounts of moulds are harmless to humans but when they start to replicate and grow in large numbers, they can cause allergic reactions and respiratory problems. Moisture is often the cause of most mould growth. Therefore, if you have unstoppable mould growth in your home, it’s a sign of excess moisture and you need to take preventive measures against it. So let’s discuss about some of the best methods to prevent mould growth by keeping your home clean and dry. (more…)

Moisture is always the number one enemy in any storage facility. A little bit of moisture is good, but too much of it can cause mildew and mould to form. Humidity can also damage your paper items as well as sensitive equipment and products such as your electrical tools. The easiest preventive method is to clean and thoroughly dry all of your things prior to storing them. However, moisture in the air is something you do not have control over. But, there are some great ideas to remove moisture from your storage unit. (more…)

Self storage is an excellent storage tool to help you free up space in your home or office by storing them in a centralised place that can is easily accessible. Self storage can be thought of as a storeroom outside your home. No matter if you are using the storage unit for business or personal reasons, you need to bear in mind that there are things you cannot store due to various reasons. Restrictions are in place to deter the storage of these items and heavy penalties are often meted out to protect the interest of other customers. You may argue that you had no idea what are the prohibited items and this is thus the purpose of this article. (more…)

One of the main contributors to the cost of a particular self storage is the security of the premise. A self storage facility with top of the range security features such as biometric sensors will definitely cost much more than one with only a basic lock and key model. Most people utilise self storage for storing things that are rarely used. As a result, the number of trips made to the facility is rather low and only on a need to use basis. Have you ever thought of what is happening to your things when you are not keeping an eye on it? Despite the adequate security features at the facility, you will still need to play your part. The simplest way is to get a good quality lock to lock up your storage unit. What are the various types of locks that are recommended for your self storage unit? (more…)

Self storage has been gaining popularity and the number of users are on the rise even as we speak. Self storage was born around 50 years ago and the demand has been increasing ever since. In times of uncertainties and rising cost now, self storage are in an even higher demand. (more…)

Self storage is slowly gaining reputation as a cost effective and fuss free saviour for someone who need extra space to store all of their possessions. It brings convenience and effectiveness to help un-clutter places such as homes and offices. Self storage is evolving into something that people from all walks of life are able to utilise. Not only can home owners use it to increase space in their homes, business users can also help to archive documents in a safe place at a low cost and increase the existing space of their offices. (more…)

It is always important to ask questions to clarify any doubts. The same goes for renting a self storage unit. You may be tempted by the low price that the company offers to you but could it be too good to be true? You need to ask different questions to make sure that the self storage facility is able to suit all of your current and future needs and is able to store your things in a safe and proper manner. Making all these informed choices even before signing the lease will help eliminate many future problems which may arise. Below are some of the top FAQs that you must ask before you decide on the self storage unit. (more…)

After much thinking, you have decided on a self storage company to store with. So what now? How do you actually start using it? What are the steps to start using self storage? The best way is to personally go down to the facility and know exactly what you want and what is needed. (more…)

1. What is self storage?
Self storage is a fuss free method of storing your own things in a place that is clean and safe and you have the freedom and flexibility to access your items anytime you need and want to. (more…)

Have you watched the reality show “Storage Wars” before? When the self storage company did not receive rent for 3 months, they auction off the items inside it hopefully to regain back their loss. There are many reasons to why rent are failed to be paid on time. Either the owner had no money, the owner went on a sudden long term overseas trip and failed to make pre-payments or the owner could have passed away suddenly. However, the most common reason is that the owner is unable to afford the rental fees. So what happens if you are unable to pay your bills? (more…)