Garage Cleanout

A spacious garage is a desirable feature for any home. While it may have been designed to shelter a vehicle, this versatile space is also a well-known dumping ground for anything and everything. From tools and outdoor equipment to garden and seasonal storage, a garage can quickly come packed with junk that a person can’t navigate properly, let alone a car. So, what’s the solution? Garage cleanout. If the idea is overwhelming, JDog Junk Removal & Hauling is here to help. We have the tips and pros to make the process easy and organized.

Planning Your Garage Cleanout

When’s the last time you cleaned out your garage? Is it packed with boxes and only a narrow path to walk through? Do you know where everything is? If the idea of cleaning out your garage is daunting, you’re not alone. You’re also not alone in the garage cleanout process. The first part of the process is to make a plan.

1. Schedule a garage cleanout.

Mark a day on your calendar when you can dedicate some time to sort through your garage. If you already know there’s nothing in there you want to keep, call JDog Junk Removal & Hauling at 844-GET-JDOG and we’ll come clean it out for you! If there are items you want to save or sell, set them aside first. We’ll donate, recycle, and haul away the rest.

2. Gather supplies.

Whether you’re sorting and saving items or getting rid of it all, you want to be ready to organize the space once it’s cleaned out. Gather cleaning products, clear storage boxes, and labels for refreshing and organizing your newly decluttered garage.

3. Clear everything out.

Even if you’re keeping items, removing everything from the garage gives you a clear view of the available space and makes it easier to clean. You may even want to take a picture to remind yourself of how spacious your garage can be!

Once items are sorted or cleared, the bulk of the garage cleanout is done, but there’s still work to do.

Let the Cleaning Begin

An empty garage is a blank slate. With everything out, it’s easier to clean, inspect, and organize your space.

1. Clean everything up.

When JDog Junk Removal & Hauling comes to haul away your junk, we will tidy up after ourselves, but you may want to take advantage of the empty space to do some deeper cleaning. Sweep, dust, and wipe down the walls, floors, and shelves. This is a great time to rid the space of stubborn dirt and cobwebs you normally can’t reach.

2. Inspect the space.

Pay attention to any cracks in the walls, floor, or ceiling and any other area in need of repair. Garages are prone to leaks and pests, but a properly cleaned, sealed, and maintained space is less of a hazard.

3. Organize areas.

One of the best ways to maintain a cleaned out garage is to designate areas of the space for specific categories, such as tools, garden, and seasonal. Utilize vertical storage such as shelves, hooks, and pegboards for storing items off the floor.

Now that your garage is fully clean and organized, you can enjoy extra storage—where it’s easy to find items—and a spacious workspace. And look at that, there may even be room to fit your car!