How To Deep Clean Your Garage
Even though your garage is often hidden away, a place only you see, if it’s unorganized and dirty it can cause a lot of stress. Dirt can soon accumulate such as odors, grease stains, vehicle debris, etc. The garage саn be one оf the mоѕt nееdеd ѕрасеѕ in the hоmе and ѕоmеtimеѕ thingѕ just get thrоwn in thеrе fоr quick ѕtоrаge. It’s easy to deep clean your garage and prepare it to stay cleaner and more organized if you have the right storage solutions.
Clean Your Garage Using These Tips
Declutter
It’s easier if you remove everything out of the garage to get a fresh start. One of the simplest ways to accomplish this is to get various containers with labels so things go together. Use these to place things in temporarily so that you can declutter. Get rid of all trash. Toss anything you haven’t used in two years or donate it to someone who will use it.
Dust Items and Surfaces
As you move items to the toss bins or the organizing bins, take the time to wash and dust the items off. This is going to make your job a lot easier going forward.
Hint: If you insulate your walls, that can help keep your garage cleaner.
Organize
Now that you have a good understanding of what type of things you really have in your garage, you will have a better idea of the type of storage solutions that you need. For example, if you have a lot of bikes, you need a solution to put the bikes away that is easy for the entire family to have access to. If you have tools, you need a place for all of them to go, etc.
Cleaning Concrete Garage Floors
First, sweep and vacuum the garage floor to remove all dust and debris. Then either buy or rent a power washer specifically designed for a concrete garage floor. With that, you can blast dirt and mildew away quickly. Always read the instructions and you should have some information about what type of sealer you have on your concrete garage floor. Spray the surface with an environmentally friendly detergent that will cut grease. Use a stiff brush to scrub the detergent into the concrete. Remove stains with bleach, ammonia, or other solutions created for concrete floors then rinse the area with clean cold water.
Sealing and Repairing Cracks in Concrete Garage Floors
A great way to keep your concrete garage floor from getting stained is to treat it with a sealant. First, seal all the cracks using a good concrete sealant. Once that is dry, you can apply more concrete over the top to even out the color. Make sure to look for the correct type to use over your existing concrete as a guide, then use a concrete and masonry bonding primer. This will seal against stains and dries clear.
Removing Grease Stains from Walls, Tools, and Accessories
When you are decluttering, take the time to place anything that needs to be cleaned of stains and grease in a container so that you know you need to clean them. Some of them can be soaked in soapy water; others will be more difficult to clean because you can’t get the entire thing wet. You may need to use soapy water and a toothbrush. For walls, scrub with hot soapy water, then rinse. When dry, freshen up with a new coat of paint.
Deodorize
When everything is clean and organized, a lot of deodorizing will happen automatically. A great way to prevent smells from coming back is to use mothballs in containers around the garage. Or you can buy an air freshener that’s on a timer to keep the garage fresh.
Keeping your garage clean is not much different from keeping your entire home clean and organized. It will reduce stress, help you find things easier, and make life more enjoyable. Plus, your stuff will last longer.
