5 Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Garage

It’s easy to let the garage become a dumping ground for all those rarely needed or even never needed items that accumulate throughout the year. Has your garage become a wasteland for outgrown clothes, broken toys, and miscellaneous household items that would be better off donated to a charity store? Then take a moment to read through our favorite tips for spring cleaning your garage.

Simple Steps to Get the Job Done

Even the biggest projects begin with taking the first small step. Don’t let months or years of neglect stop you from getting your garage cleaned and organized. Set a realistic goal—it may not be realistic to complete the job in one day or even one weekend. Once you’ve made a plan, the fun part can begin.

Declutter

Taking care of clutter is no one’s idea of a good time, but it has to be done. To make the task go smoothly, set up three zones outside the garage door. Designate one as “keep,” one as “trash,” and one as “donate.” As you go through those extra belongings place them in the appropriate zones. Once the job of separating is done, follow up with a trip to the landfill or donation center immediately.

Clean Up and Repair

With the garage empty, it will be much easier to knock down the cobwebs and sweep the floor. That includes cleaning the garage door inside and out.  Look for signs of water damage or other problems as you clean. Make a list of any needed repairs. If you have the skills, make the repairs before moving items back into the garage. If not, call a handyman who can get them done efficiently.

Prep and Paint

Now that you can locate your paint brushes, put them to use. Freshen up your garage walls with a coat of moisture blocking paint to protect and make the space look better overall.

Time for Upgrades

Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to make repairs to your garage door or add a few upgrades like a new keyless entry system. After all, now that you’ve moved out the junk you’ll want to make sure the items worth keeping are safe and dry.

Smart Storage

Don’t leave boxes sitting on the floor. Add vertical shelving and multifunctional storage units to make the most of your newly clean garage. Putting everything in its place may even leave room for your car!

Let D Bar Garage Doors Help

Don’t let a malfunctioning garage door ruin your enthusiasm for a clean, organized garage. Contact D Bar for information about garage door services or to discuss the ways we can make your garage more secure.