Garage Spring Cleaning Help!
Throughout the year and especially during cold months, your garage may have gained some extra stuff. It’s the ultimate place to put things we don’t want to see, don’t have space in the house for, or are unsure if we still need. The garage: a place where stuff goes in, but doesn’t leave. With spring upon us, it’s time to head to the garage, clean it out, and get the car(s) back in there. If your garage looks like mine, it’s on my spring cleaning to do list. Here are some helpful tips to get your garage clean and ready the rest of the year! You may also decide to replace your garage door, if so, Overhead Door of Garden City is here to help!
Gather Supplies
Start the cleaning being very prepared with everything you’ll need to spring clean. This may include different size boxes and packing tape, plastic storage bins, heavy duty garbage bags, and any other supply you can think of to help the process go smoothly!
Go Through EVERYTHING!!
It will help you in the long run if you are very meticulous in your cleaning! For the best results, take everything out of the garage and sort it into four piles: Keep, Donate, Sell, or Toss. Throw away the toss pile, box and bag the items for donations and sale and label accordingly.
Organize the “Keep” Pile
Take your keep pile and separate it into different types of stuff: sports gear, house maintenance and repair supplies, garden tools, holiday decorations, tools, etc. Fill plastic bins with these items and label those bins. Too often, we put things away in bins but don’t remember where they are so they go unused. A label is a quick fix!
Add Storage Space
While your garage is (hopefully) clear of the bulk of your mess, this is a great chance to add some shelves, storage racks, hanging hooks, etc. Your labeled plastic bins can be easily organized on the shelves! The hanging hooks are great for things like bikes, tools, hoses, outdoor chairs, pet leashes, etc. and also for things that are used often but still need a place to go!
Put Everything Back
Put the storage bins back in the garage in an orderly way. Create “zones” of similar items. This will make doing a project much quicker because everything you need will be in one area or on one shelf. The more frequently used items should be easily accessible, while seasonally used items like holiday decorations don’t need to be front and center. Top shelves are a great place for seasonal items.
Tidy Up Throughout the Year
Garage cleaning can take all day or even all weekend, especially if it’s only done once a year. A few clean-ups throughout the year will be take lots of time off the process come spring. Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be annoying, it can be a quick tidy up if you do a little cleaning throughout the year.
Your garage is a great place to begin the spring cleaning task list. Knock out the biggest project first and the rest will be easy! Overhead Door of Garden City would love to help you with your spring cleaning! If a new garage door is part of the plan, contact us or give us a call 620-275-4602 and we’ll get you the perfect door.
