It’s easy to forget about the garage when the spring cleaning starts. Over half of homeowners cannot park in their garages due to excess clutter. Putting your garage at the top of your spring cleaning list can also extend the life of your car, protecting it from the elements. A cleaning schedule can be beneficial when you declutter your garage.
Organizing your garage clears physical and mental space. When your garage is neat and orderly, you’ll be able to find tools, sports gear, and gardening supplies quickly and with less stress. It can also boost your productivity and inspire future home projects since your tools and supplies will be easier to access.
Spring is the perfect time to rethink how you use this often-neglected space. Is your garage a functional extension of your home, or is it simply a storage dump? Take this opportunity to reimagine your garage as more than just a place to park your vehicle or stash holiday decorations. With the right setup, it could double as a workshop, home gym, or seasonal staging area.
With a little effort, you can transform your garage into a multi-purpose space that serves your household all year. Start by evaluating how you’d like to use the garage and planning your cleaning and organizing efforts around that vision. Remember, a well-maintained garage adds value to your home, not just in dollars but in everyday convenience and peace of mind.
Follow these five tips to make the spring cleaning of your garage a breeze:
1. Make A Plan
2. Take Everything Out And Declutter
3. Deep Clean
4. Invest In Storage Solutions
5. Rent A Storage Unit
In most situations, you should be able to clean up your garage in one weekend. Having a plan of what you want cleaned and completed in your garage will help you stay on track and ensure you don’t miss anything. Write down everything that needs to be addressed in your garage and make sure you stick to it. Don't forget to inspect your garage doors while you are cleaning up this spring.
It may sound like a big deal to remove everything from your garage, but it's the best way to get the best results in spring cleaning.
The garage can often become a dumping ground for items around your home. While taking everything out of your garage, sort it all at once. Make different piles for your items: keep, donate, toss, and relocate. If something hasn’t been used in years, it’s a pretty good candidate to toss or donate.
With your garage completely cleared out, cleaning it will be much easier. Always work your way from top to bottom so you don't sweep dirt and debris onto already cleaned surfaces.
Use a broom to sweep the ceiling. This will remove all the cobwebs and dirt that have accumulated over time. Depending on the material of your garage's walls, you can either wipe them down with soap and water or use a broom to sweep off the buildup.
Wipe down all shelving from top to bottom. Clean any windows, remembering to clean the window sills. Sweep up the floor or use a Shop Vac and make sure you get into all of the corners. Hose down your garage door and floor to get the last dirt and grime buildup.
Before you start putting everything back in your garage, think about where you're putting it. You may discover that you need to put up some shelving, cabinets, or even slatwall. These storage solutions will help you make the most of the vertical space in your garage, so everything isn’t piled up on the floor.
Depending on your garage, you may also be able to take advantage of a ceiling storage system. These are great for items that you don’t need to access regularly, such as holiday decorations, winter tires, and other seasonal items.
Proper storage solutions for your garage can help keep it clean and organized all year round. When you declutter your garage for the season, you can store your larger items at our storage facility in Edmonton, Alberta, and St. Albert. We have plenty of space and different storage options just for you!
Your garage can hold some huge items. By renting a self-storage unit, you can store your snowblower, skis, snowboard, and all your other winter items and keep them out of the way for the summer. When winter comes, switch out all your winter items for summer. Renting a self-storage unit will help you take the space back in your garage and get the most function out of it.
At Elite Self Storage, we offer a variety of storage units in various sizes. We have indoor, climate-controlled storage units as well as drive-up unheated storage units. Our drive-up storage units make it a breeze to load and unload your heavier items. We offer short-term and long-term storage spaces for rent for all your residential and business storage needs. Our billing is month-to-month, and there are no security deposits or hidden fees.
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