Tips To Spring Clean Your Garage Like A Pro

It’s that time of year again: the days are getting longer, the weather’s getting warmer, and you’ve been overcome with the need to clean. What better place to start spring cleaning than the garage? Check out our helpful tips to declutter and organize the messiest of garages.

TIP 1: BE REALISTIC

If you stop thinking about cleaning out the garage as a big task that must be completed in one go, it takes a lot of the pressure off. Each step you take to clean out your garage makes it measurably better than where you started. This is why tossing perfection as a goal out the window. If it’s better than before, that’s a win. Also, by breaking your tasks down into manageable chunks, you eventually can have a clean, clear garage like this one, while feeling a great sense of accomplishment.

TIP 2: SURVEY YOUR SPACE

Take a step back and truly look at what you have and what you want to achieve. Don’t worry about sorting or removing anything yet. Simply have a good look around and note what you see. You might want to make a list, take some photographs, or both. Do whatever helps you feel more organized and in control of the process.

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TIP 3: CREATE A LOCAL RESOURCE LIST

Look over the notes or photos you made during your survey, and make a list of the types of items you plan to get rid of. Once you know what you have, you can begin to figure out where it will all go. Perhaps you need to rent a refuse container to collect trash, find a consignment store to drop off clothes or schedule a pickup of donations for a local charitable organization. Having these details charted out in advance will make the rest of the process feel more organized. Or you can always hire a helper to help you complete your project more quickly.

TIP 4: INVEST IN A PROPER STORAGE SETUP

If you can, invest in some storage cabinets and wall-mounted storage units. This will make a huge difference in how accessible your stored items are and help protect them over time. It’s also a good idea to begin transferring your stored items from old cardboard boxes into sturdier containers meant for long-term storage. Plastic bins work well for hard items (like children’s toys and holiday lights), but textiles and papers are best kept in archival containers designed for this purpose.
The Best Garage Storage Units To Consider:
 Overhead. If you have a lot to store and space is tight, consider using overhead space to stow away some of your least-frequently used items (like holiday decor) in lidded bins. Overhead storage racks need to be securely mounted for safety, so it’s best to have a pro put them in.
 Wall-mounted. Keeping gear and bins off the floor is one of the best ways to prevent moisture damage and save floor space.
 Locked cabinets. These are essential for safely storing materials like antifreeze, motor oil, pesticides and other chemicals that could harm children or pets if ingested.

TIP 5: MOVE FREQUENTLY USED GEAR NEAR THE ENTRANCE

If you ride bikes and play ball every weekend, it doesn’t make sense to have to trek to the back of the garage to retrieve your gear each time you need it. Keep these items along a wall close to the entrance and outfit it with storage that fits the purpose for example, bike hooks for bikes, wire mesh baskets for balls, shelves for gardening supplies, etc.