Your garage is the one place in your home that will build up the most dirt, dust, and clutter, and therefore it is key that you find ways to maintain a tidy and organised garage, meaning you can spend a lot less time cleaning it.
There are many different ways to ensure you’re keeping on top of your organisation, and this step-by step guide will include some of our top tips for maintaining a tidy garage (and you may even want to use these tips in your home organisation too). Garage organisation can be made easy by following these simple steps...
Have a Deep Clean
In order to maintain a tidy garage, it must be squeaky clean to begin with, so it is important that you do a huge deep clean of your garage before starting. This will also mean that every time you organise your garage, there will be less to clean as you can consistently stay on top of it and not allow large amounts of dust and dirt to build up. We recommend doing a huge declutter of any items you may not need any more, mopping or sweeping the floors, throwing away any rubbish, and deep cleaning all of the walls/cobwebs and dust. We have more information on a garage clean in our blog post here.
We recommend keeping on top of your cleaning at least once a month to avoid any more build-ups of dirt or clutter.
Plan a Garage Layout
Having a plan is the KEY to being organised. Knowing exactly how you want your garage to be organised means not only will you be able to find your items easier but you will easily be able to move around your garage (as you will have more space).
A top tip would be to label areas of your garage (garden items, Christmas decorations, tools, old toys). Having dedicated areas for each part of your garage will help you know exactly where everything is and give you a clear idea of where to store new items when necessary.
Have Reliable Storage Units
Having strong storage units in your garage is a game changer as it can utilise space (even in smaller garages), as well as making your garage look 10x more organised. Heavy-duty garage shelving is perfect for storing away even your biggest and bulkiest items, safely.
Garage shelving units are not only going to keep your items organised, but they will be easy to reach and easy to clean. They are a lifesaver when it comes to keeping your garage tidy and maintaining an organised space at all times.
Group Similar Items
To make your life so much easier, it’s best you group together similar items in your garage, and this will help you maintain organisation. Keep all household stuff in one area, garden in another and perhaps rotate the garage per season too (making it easier to access things). You won’t need your winter boots or Christmas decorations all year round, so in the summer pop those to the back (and vice versa with summer items).
Make it a Habit
Once your first garage deep clean is complete, getting in the habit of tidying as you go means you can avoid build-up of dirt and organisation in the future. Dedicating a small amount of time per month to keep your garage nice and organised and have a brief clean through will prevent clutter and dirt. Your garage is a space in the house that often gets neglected, but it stores some of our homes most important items, so it is important to keep it tidy.
By planning an organisation day once a month means your garage should never build up with dirt or clutter again!
Choose Rhino
By choosing from the Rhino garage shelving range, you know you're ready to finally organise. Our heavy-duty shelving units comes in many sizes and colours. The range accommodates for all garage sizes, as we offer slimline, wide, and extra-deep.
Rhino Racking heavy-duty shelving can hold up to 1000kg of evenly distributed weight per unit, meaning even your bigger and bulkier items can be stored away safely. They are also perfect for neatly storing away your garden tools, old toys, or any items you have.
Why not shop the garage shelving range now...