Garages can be a great place to store items and vehicles, but they often become cluttered with old boxes and other things that you don’t use anymore. If you’re looking for ways to keep your garage organized, then this blog post is for you! It will discuss how to clean your garage effectively, as well as the steps you can take to organize it so everything has its place.
Sort your Items into Categories
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One of the primary things that you need to do to begin cleaning and organizing your garage is to sort items into categories like tools, gardening equipment, and sporting goods to name a few. Once you have these categories, it will be easy to sort the items within them so they are all in one place.
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Take out any broken or unusable items
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For all the items that you find broken beyond repair, take them out of the garage. In the same manner, take all items that you know you will never use again and get rid of them too. That way, there is less clutter in your garage to begin with, which makes it easier for you to keep your garage organized after cleaning it once.
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Putting everything in its place
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Once you have finally finished sorting and discarding items, it is time to put them all back where they belong. Some items may require a bit of organizing before putting them away, while others can simply go right into the spot that you designated for them. This does not mean that every item will fit perfectly into place, but it does mean that they will be organized and not just haphazardly thrown into a corner.
Make Use of Every Inch of Space
Store infrequently used items such as holiday decorations under your car so they don’t take up valuable floor space. You can also put items that you need to access often on high shelves so they don’t clutter your work area. In this case, you can also consider the installation of garage shelving for increased storage space for these items. Also, get rid of old boxes or use them as storage as well to give you even more space for new items.
Store anything that won’t fit on shelves by hanging them from hooks or using shelving units as storage solutions. In this case, you should install hooks on the wall to store items that are small and lightweight. For heavier items, you can also use sturdy shelving units with wheels so they are easy for you to move around as needed.
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Assemble everything in your garage
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Once it is clean and organized, assemble all of your tools so there isn’t a mess of things spread across the floor. Similarly, assemble all gardening equipment so it is easy for you to find them when needed. Finally, put sporting goods and other infrequently used items in containers or on shelves so they are out of sight but still easily accessible if you need them again someday.
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Use a storage system that makes sense
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Keep frequently used items within reach by putting them on lower shelves or in cabinets. For items that you use less often, keep these out of sight by storing them on high shelves or hanging them from the ceiling with sturdy hooks and shelving units. If your garage is attached to your home then it might be best if you store seldomly used items in boxes under beds or on top of closets so they do not clutter the garage. In this case, you should also consider a storage system with wheels so that you can easily move these items as needed to clean underneath them.
Take advantage of all vertical space by using pegboards and hooks to store gardening tools such as shovels, rakes, hoes, and more! You can also use wall-mounted shelves and cabinets to store infrequently used items such as sporting goods.
Create Labels
Label everything with chalkboard paint and chalk markers for easy identification of what belongs in the garage and what doesn’t. This will help prevent clutter from building up again in the future. Just make sure that you wipe the labels clean when you’re done using something so they don’t get dirty.
As much as possible, similar items stored together should have the proper label as well to avoid confusing them. You can also color-code labels to make it easier for you to see what belongs in each category when you need something from your garage without having to sift through everything at once.
Follow a Schedule
Schedule a day of cleaning and organizing your garage each week to make sure that it stays tidy regularly. This will also help prevent clutter from building up or items from getting lost in the mess. Some of the things that you need to attend to daily include cleaning up clutter, sweeping the floor to remove dust and dirt, as well as wiping down surfaces that have been touched or used recently.
On the other hand, some of the things that you may need to clean and organize weekly include all shelves, drawers, and cabinets. You should also clean the windows in your garage regularly so you can see clearly when working inside of it. If any tools need to be repaired or sharpened, take care of them weekly as well. Finally, try scheduling monthly tasks such as organizing all equipment by sport type or type of use. Monthly cleanings should be done to ensure that everything is wiped down, dusted off, and also, that your garage stays free of cobwebs.
