Are you practicing social distancing and bored? Are you having difficulties to start a big cleaning job like cleaning your garage? You can make the most of the two. Keep reading to know how to clean your garage cleaning while following the social distancing norms.
Check the weather for about two to three days to track the changes, garage cleaning will demand more effort, and you might need to spend more than one day. You should know the weather to see if you can keep some stuff outside for a night or two.
Gather the things that you do not need anymore. You can research online to find sources to donate your stuff, one that can collect the items is usually preferable. Inquire about options to sell some of your valuables if you find them worth selling.
Once you know what you are going to do with unused items, next, check Pinterest and YouTube to get some great ideas to organize your stuff inside your garage.
Ensure to prep things such as food and water so that you can relax and take a break when needed – you will need to. Coolers are an easy option if the fridge isn’t near, hydration is important.
Take all your stuff out and categorize them into clean, keep, sell, toss, donate, and fix items. You can group some items such as your camping gear, sports equipment, and tools.
After taking everything out, you will have to clean the garage. Clean all the possible areas that need cleaning. You can use a power washer or hose for washing. Cover the electric outlets with duct tapes. For stain removal, you can use dish soap. Soak the stains with concrete degreaser for fifteen to twenty minutes. Use a bristled brush to scrub the stain. Concrete rust remover can be effective to treat rusts. You can also try vinegar or lemon juice for the rust. Rinse the area with a hose.
If you have some damaged items, fix them, while the cleaned items dry in the meantime. Don’t hold on to things you do not need.
After cleaning, you can consider repainting your empty garage. This is the best time to paint your space. Give a fresh coat to the shelves, walls, and floor. You can skip this if you do not have enough supplies for painting or you do want to step out to buy the supplies.
After a fresh painting cleans up with water or paint clean up supplies . If you have done your research about organizing a garage effectively, you will want to store items away and reorganize. You can find some best ideas to use these spaces for storage. If you are planning to use opaque bins for the storage, make sure that these are clearly labeled.
Organize all the stuff intelligently while replacing them in your garage. While restoring them, arrange them based on the frequency of usage. Consider which items are used together and who is going to use those items. You can arrange accordingly for convenience and easy usage.
If you aren’t up for the job Cascade Maids can do it for you. Don’t hesitate to give us a call.
