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…)

Prolonged storage of items in an enclosed area can cause stale smells and bad odours. This is further amplified if the air circulation is poor. Many commercial odour removers contain harsh chemicals and they can cause damages to your delicate items. Chemicals can also cause environmental problems when it gets into the water system. Thus, many people are moving towards natural odour removers that are as effective as chemical ones at a fraction of the cost and minimal impact towards the environment. (more…)

Gone are the days where only simple things are stored in self storage units. Nowadays, many items that people store needs special care and attention. For example, art paintings and photographs are extremely sensitive to light and moisture. UV can dry up the moisture in the art pieces, damaging the fibres and causing discolouration. When that happens, the painting is almost worth nothing. Another popular item that people love to store is musical instruments. It is extremely important to know how to store them and how to prepare to store them. Not only are they expensive, they are delicate and require lots of attention and care. (more…)

Bibliophiles fall in! Are u still searching high and low for a place that you can store your book collection? Don’t you always feel that space is an issue at home and your loved ones are forever nagging at you, asking you to get rid of the books and switch to e-books. How annoying that is! Well, you don’t have to fret anymore. You can always turn a self storage unit into a community library to share your love and passion for books with everyone! (more…)

Many people say that making the decision to switch over to self storage is a tough one. What many people do not know is that deciding on the size of the storage to rent is the real difficult part. In self storage, you pay according to the size of your storage. Too small and you do not have room for future needs. Too big a storage space will cause you to pay unnecessary money to the company. Here are some tips for you on how to estimate the storage size you really need. (more…)

Have you ever had the experience of rummaging through your items, trying to find that one thing you need? Or do you often have to open up several cabinets before finally finding where that pen is? Well, this is something very common. Many of us do not have the habit of labelling our items because we are so confident of our awesome memory skills. However, that skill often fail us and we end up wasting a lot of precious time. (more…)

Leather products can last you for a lifetime if you store and maintain it well enough. When you purchase leather products, treat them as if they were your automobile. When stored properly, you will be amazed by how they function and look even years after you first purchase them. Here are some tips to help you out! (more…)