In this blog entry, the professional Charleston garage door installation service and Charleston garage door repair service experts here at A1 Garage Door Charleston will detail useful tips for getting your garage cleaned out.
What are the benefits of cleaning out your garage?
- Prevents dust and the buildup of dirt on shelves, corners, nooks, and crannies
- Prevents pests and critters from hiding in spots in your garage
- Improves the general curb appeal of your home
- Increases the safety of you and your family y removing tripping hazards and the risks of falling boxes
- Allows you to take better inventory of the belongings you keep in your garage
- Helps you realize what items you need to replace, donate, or give away
- Allows you to purge unwanted items for garage sales
- Helps you organize your storage in a useful way, like swapping out seasonal decor or equipment like sports or swimming gear
What are the best steps to take to clean my garage?
- Declutter your garage, pulling items off shelves and floors make access throughout all areas of your garage. Put items in piles on your driveway that are organized.
- Dust off work areas and shelves, using ladders to reach corners and remove spider webs or dirt. Use a cleaning solution of distilled water and white vinegar in a spray bottle with a microfiber cloth for better results.
- Clean off the windows on garage walls with your cleaning solution, as well as the garage walls.
- Sweep the floor to get rid of loose dust and debris
- Use a power washer to wash down the garage floor
- Use a degreaser and a scrubber to clean sticky grease or oil spots on the floor
- Reorganize the items in your garage to better make use of your vertical space
- Throw out or donate items you don’t need. If you have lots to throw out, look for a local facility where you can dump it all. There might be local companies that are willing to come pick up unwanted items
- Inspect your garage door for frayed springs, rusting, dents, or fading
- Inspect all heat and carbon monoxide detectors inside your garage
- Test your garage to make sure the garage safety photo eyes work
- Clean the exterior and interior of your garage door