According to organizers pros, only 30% of homeowners store their cars in the garage because there are other messy things in the garage! I believe that everyone's car is a big investment, why should you put it outdoors, where it can suffer damage from UV exposure, bird droppings, and tree sap?Here are some ideas on how to change this embarrassing situation, and get your car back under the roof of your garage.

3 TIPS TO REGAINING YOUR GARAGE:

Step 1: Have A Plan

Step 2: Take Everything Out Of Your Garage

Cleaning your garage is like any other home cleaning project. The first step is to remove everything - that is correct, everything. Pick a part of the garage and pull everything into the driveway for sorting. In addition to making it easier to work, this garage cleaning tip also lets you see what space you need to use and which type of storage might be most effective when organizing your items.

Step 3: Execute Your Plan

We can clean step by step according to the 5 questions of Step 1.

How to sort?

Sort All Your Stuff Into Four Piles:

To help you decide what you really need to keep and what can be donated or discard, ask yourself the following questions:

When was the last time I used this? If it was a year ago or more, donate, sell, or discard it depending on its condition. 

Do I have something else just like it? If yes, consolidate and donate, sell, or trash the duplicates.

Can other people benefit from it? If yes, donate!

How to clean?

Before the remaining items back into the garage, you should take some time to clean up space. A dirty garage is a haven for pests; but a neat and tidy garage is a haven for you and your property.

How to clean the garage?

Start at the top and go down.

From the ceiling, use a broom to remove any spider webs. Check the light fixtures, garage doors and windows for any damage, if any, repair and replace them immediately, then give it a good wipe.

Now use a sponge to wipe the walls and windows. Wipe everything with an old towel.

So far, you should make a mess on the floor. From the back, use a push broom to sweep each piece of debris to the front and outside.

After cleaning up the garbage, the floor is completely mopped. You may have to scrub hard to remove many years of gunk.

After drying, if there is oil on the floor, try brushing. You can brush this place with a wire brush. You may need a special remover for oil stains. This remover removes stains so you can clean it easily.

How to store and organize your garage?

How do you organize your garage so far?

Next, you must process the items you choose to keep.

 Here are some tips to consider: 

Use the shelving unit to easily save frequently used items. 

Use cabinets to store items you don't use. 

Use pegboard to organize hand tools such as hammers and hacksaws. 

Use wall hooks to hold larger tools such as tweezers and shovel.

Group items by category, allowing you to know where to find the necessary items , and you can easily return it to its original position after completion.

There are some points that you still need to consider.

First, focus on long-term storage of items. These are items you don't need for a long time, such as souvenirs, documents or old clothes.

Next, deal with seasonal projects. These include lawn care equipment, holiday decorations and Halloween costumes.

Finally, you should work on projects that are used at least monthly. It's now easy to find and access these projects.

Our idea is to put the most commonly used items in front of any storage space. Less used items will be more hidden.

This article can give you the inspiration to organize and storage the garage:

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If you have a better idea, you can let us know in the comments below.