Effective Tips for Cleaning Your Garage

Does it seem as if the things in your garage multiply almost overnight? For most people cleaning their garage is an onerous task. Here are some effective tips for gaining space to actually park your car. * Gather all items you're not using and have a garage sale, donate the items to charity or take them to the dump. * Dust the walls and corners; get rid of the spider webs. * Hang heavy-duty wall hooks for larger items like yard tools, bicycles or exercise equipment that are taking up floor space. * If you don’t have shelves, consider buying adjustable steel shelves on wheels available at warehouse stores. * Get boxes and other items off the garage floor. * Clean the floor and remove oil drips with cat litter and Simple Green detergent. * Make sure all flammable materials, tools and toxic chemicals are stored out of reach of children. * Check your garage door to make sure the opener is working properly in reverse. Keeping your garage clutter-free and clean will allow you to have useful storage and workshop space. While your garage usually won't make or break a deal when you decide to sell your home, a clean, well-maintained garage may be a tie-breaker by enhancing an overall impression of a well-cared-for home. Please call or send me an email if you'd like some additional real estate tips or neighborhood information.