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Now that spring is here, there are a ton of things to get done to start fresh. Cleaning the house, re-committing to New Year’s resolutions, and so on. With everything else you need to remember, it’s easy to forget tidying up the garage.

As with any home project, there are things you can do right now to organize the garage. Later on, there are also upgrades you can make to the space that enhance its appearance and make cleaning easier in the future. In this post, we’ll cover all of these to provide you with some ideas for preparing your garage for the rest of the spring.

Deep Clean

Dust all bins and shelves, sweep or vacuum, wash the walls, and garage door. Wash out garbage and recycling bins as well to eliminate odors.

Caulk and Seal Around Walls and Door

In case the garage wasn’t sealed before winter, now is a good time to fix cracks and keep out pests. Thoroughly inspect the walls, garage door, door to the house, and corners where the walls and floor meet to find those pesky cracks and seal them.

Clean the Concrete Flooring

If your flooring is regular concrete, use an oil spill cleaner and pressure wash the whole floor. Then seal cracks with an epoxy or polyurethane based concrete filler that can be sanded and washed.

Re-Organize Belongings

Before moving everything back into the garage after you’re finished cleaning, follow the old 3-step rule for any organization project: toss, donate, and keep. Thinning down the inventory makes re-organizing a much easier task and opens up space for new items you will need to store in the future.

Store in Boxes

Any items (outside of large equipment) that were not compartmentalized or in a labeled box before, now is a good time to get that done. Buy some sturdy plastic bins or metal containers, as these will last longer in the garage than cardboard boxes and keep your belongings safe from damage.

Garage Upgrades

Once the garage is all tidy, there are some more permanent solutions you can look into to improve its look and make keeping it clean an easier task. Each of the suggestions below are whole projects by themselves and are best accomplished with the help of professionals. With that said, here are some ideas for upgrading your garage space:

Floor Coatings – The stain-resistance of a strong coating eliminates the need to pressure wash and reduces the amount of time it takes to clean to only a few minutes. It also reinforces concrete sealants and prevents new cracks or damage from forming.

Paint the Walls – Painted walls is a great way to clean them up and improve the overall look of the garage. You’ll need to upgrade the drywall finish level first. The final result will look fantastic alongside a new garage floor.

New Storage Systems – A steel shelving system and cabinets make organizing boxes and bins easier and help reduce visual clutter. The best part about installing the right systems is future spring cleanings in the garage will be a much quicker and painless task.