How to Clean Out and Organize Your Garage

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Garage Cleaning

Imagine a world where you can park in your garage. What if we told you that a dream can come true with just a weekend of work?

We've collected expert garage cleaning tips and turned them into a five-step plan to help you clean out your garage quickly and painlessly.

Step Guide to Cleaning Out Your Garage

Get Everything Out

The first step to cleaning out your Garage is figuring out what's in it. First, select a section of your garage and drag everything onto the driveway to figure it out. This garage cleaning tip will not only make your job easier, but it will also help you see what space you need while you're working and what storage space might work best when it's time to organize your storage space.


Decide on your  criteria

Once you've set everything up, it's time to establish some ground rules for deciding what to keep. This garage cleaning tool speeds up the process by preventing you from agonizing over each individual item. When deciding what to keep and what to throw away, ask yourself, "Is this item in the garage for a reason or because I didn't know what to do with it?" If it's the latter, either find a use for it or get rid of it.

Things to keep when cleaning out your garage :

  • 1. Things you've used more than once in the past year.
  • 2. Things in operation. Discard any equipment you intended to repair.
  • 3. Tools that cannot be easily rented or borrowed.
  • 3. Decide what to do with the garage.

Anything that doesn't make your save list is messed up by default. Don't let it hang out in your garage anymore.

After you put your stuff away, start looking through the rest of the stuff you took out of the garage. First, identify the products you want to sell or donate. Keep plastic containers, cardboard boxes, or bags handy so you can wrap gift items while you work and store them somewhere out of the way.

Pack or pack in a bin that does not make a "keep", "sell", or "give away" pile. If you rented a dumpster for weekend cleaning, drop the trash into the dumpster during your trip.

Options for getting rid of garage clutter:

  • Donate
    • When cleaning out the garage, it's a good idea to keep a list of places to take the donation pile. Your local Goodwill, Salvation Army or Habitat for Humanity are good places to start, but always call to make sure they can accept your donated items. If they can't take your stuff, don't give up; you might be surprised to see what gifts your local community has to offer. For example, Leveling the Playing Field, a playground near Washington, D.C., accepts donations of sports equipment to give underprivileged children the opportunity to participate in athletics:
  • Sell it
    • If you want to make some money cleaning out your garage. , consider yard maintenance. sell or sell it online. Craigslist, Freecycle, and Facebook Marketplace are all great places to list your items or advertise your yard sale. Do some research online to help you decide on the price of your items.
  • Pitch It
    • It's time to clear out the garage that can't be donated or sold. The best junk removal solution for your project depends on how much stuff you have and what kind of stuff you're getting rid of. Cleaning out your garage can leave you with a pile of stuff that's too big for the curb especially if you're getting rid of a lot of large items like old patio furniture or lawn care equipment. If you think you'll be getting more than a few loads, the easiest thing to do might be to rent a dumpster if you haven't already.

Clean the space thoroughly

Even if the garage is completely cleaned, it might be a good idea to scrub it before putting things back. In general, the best way to clean your garage is from the top down. Start by dusting and wiping down the tops of cupboards, shelves and the fridge if you have one. Then wipe down the garage walls and refrigerator doors and cabinets with a warm, damp cloth and mild household detergent. Next, sweep the floor to remove the dust you shook off. Finish the floor with mopping and hosing. Allow floors to dry for two to four hours before putting items away.

Tips for cleaning the garage

  • 1. Remove motor oil stains with cat litter, dish soap and a wire brush.
  • 2. Wipe off the molds with bleach or vinegar diluted in warm water.
  • 3. Clean the garage walls from top to bottom with a sponge mop. 
  • 4. When you're done, use a flat mop with a microfiber cloth to dry the wall.
  • 5. After moving, use a floor fan to accelerate the drying of the floor. 
  • 5. Organize

Now that you've decluttered your inventory and finished cleaning out your garage, take the opportunity to declutter. So what is the best way to organize a garage? It depends on what exactly needs to be stored.

The best ways to organize your garage

  • 1. Use every shelf to easily store frequently used items.
  • 2. Use cabinets or closets for things you use less often.
  • 3. Organize hand tools like hammers and saws with a support board.
  • 4. Use wall hooks to secure larger tools, such as picks and shovels, or lift these items into a large, sturdy trash can.
  • 5. Group items by category so you always know where to find what you need - and can easily put it back when you're done.

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