Gearing up for a garage clean out? We’ve got you covered. We compiled Tasker knowledge into 5 easy steps to help with your garage cleaning to help turn your messy garage into a well-organized haven. Read on to learn how to clean a garage in just a few simple steps!
Steps and Tips for Cleaning Your Garage
Step 1: Get Your Supplies
Gather the supplies you’ll need for your garage clean out, including:
- Gloves
- High-powered vacuum cleaner
- Scrub brush
- Sponges
- Clean towels
- A step ladder
- Trash bags
- Broom
- Mop
- Face masks
- Soap (for wood and concrete surfaces)
- Duster
- Scraping tool
These supplies will help make cleaning your messy garage a breeze!
Step 2: Empty Your Garage
The best way to start cleaning your messy garage is to empty it out. Remove all the old junk, from decorations to old paperwork. Set it in a different room or even just outside your garage. Take out all the old bins, trash and whatever else you have lying around. And don’t forget to park your car elsewhere!
Step 3: Decide What to Keep and What to Donate, Sell, or Throw Out
Once your messy garage is emptied out, divide your items into three piles: Keep, Sell (or donate) and Trash. Separate all of your items into these three piles and be sure of your decision! The next step is then to take trash to the dump, donate or sell some items, and then isolate the items you’ll be keeping.
Once you’ve gotten rid of your trash and donations, take your ‘keep’ pile and store it elsewhere. It’s time to clean!
Step 4: Deep Clean The Garage
The garage cleaning starts now! Begin your garage cleaning by ensuring the space is empty and then take the following steps:
Sweep and Dust: The first step is to sweep the floors and remove dust from all the corners. Ensure that you don’t miss any spots. Get out all those winter cobwebs!
Remove Stains: Next you’ll want to use a scrubbing brush or sponge to remove stains. If you have more stubborn stains (like paint) you can consider using a scraping tool, but exercise caution so as not to damage the floors or walls. If a stain is too ground in to remove, another option is to paint it–but that’s a bit more involved and expensive.
Wash Walls and Floors: Are you wondering how to clean garage walls and floors? It’s simple: Take a wet scrub brush with a small amount of soap and scrub away! A little elbow grease will help remove most dirt and grime from your garage walls and floors.
Clean Windows: Give your windows a dusting, then wipe them with glass cleaner and a dry towel. This will help put the shine back in them!
Pest Control: As you’re wrapping up the garage cleaning, now is a good time to place any pest control solutions. Lay traps in areas that are out of view, but still effective at catching insects and rodents. Wherever possible, use humane traps and techniques.
Step 5: Organize Your Items
Now that your messy garage is clean and you’ve decluttered, it’s time to organize your belongings.
Categorize: Separate your items into categories where each section has its own place. Put your outdoor items together, your yard work items together, and so on to make sure everything is organized and kept out of the way.
Invest in Storage Solutions: Some ideas for garage storage include heavy duty bins, ceiling hangers, file cabinets, milk crates, and more! Whatever storage solution you select, just be sure it’s organized in a way that’s easily accessible.
Label Containers: Once your items are organized, label them for easy access in the future. A simple piece of painter’s tape and a marker will do the trick, but feel free to get fancy if you feel like it!
Create Zones: Now that you’re all organized, put your items into distinct areas or ‘zones’. For example, you might want to put tools to the right side and toys to the left. That way the kids don’t rummage around in your carpentry kit when they’re looking for their tricycle.
Need Help With Garage Cleaning?
Garage cleaning is really as simple as that! If you’re ready, then hop to it, but if you’re feeling daunted, never fear: Taskers are here. Hire a Tasker for garage cleaning and put your worries to rest! Let Taskers take care of it and get back to enjoying your weekend.
