Garages are a convenient place for storage, workspaces, and housing vehicles. The downside is that garages can become unorganized and cluttered very quickly. Before you get overwhelmed with the task of cleaning up your garage, consider these five tips from the area’s top garage organizers at Cincinnati Closets® in Covington, KY.

Garage Organizer Tips for Cleaning Your Garage

Storage Options

There are many garage organizers you can purchase to help you clean up. Cabinets, closets, shelves, and even overhead hooks and racks are great ways to store tools, equipment, toys, and anything else in your garage. Plastic bins are also useful, especially clear ones where you can see inside easily. Storage units can be installed around the perimeter and offer a variety of organizational options.

Section by Section

Divide your garage into zones and tackle each area one at a time. Look at what you have before beginning and create a basic plan to keep similar items together. Be realistic about what you can handle in one session. If you break down the task into workable loads, you will feel as if you are making progress.

Logical Organization

Plan your organization and ensure it makes sense with your usage. For items you don’t use often, store them toward the back or higher up. Things like decorations or seasonal items that don’t require daily or even weekly access don’t need to be easily reachable. For items you use frequently, place them toward the front so you don’t have to dig through piles to get to them. You can also rotate items depending on the season.

Assign Time

Schedule times when you will work on each area. Set aside an assigned time and only work on that section during it. Avoid worrying about the next section until its scheduled cleanup. This will keep you focused and will reduce stress as you work. Coordinate trash pickups and any recycling needs into your plan so any garbage is removed quickly.

Stick to the Plan

Don’t let your garage get out of control after you’ve clean and organized it. Stick to your organization plan. Put any items you use back into their storage cabinet. For any new items you get, find a home for them quickly, and remove any garbage as soon as you can. If you let the clutter back in, you’ll be shocked how quickly it accumulates unless you stay on top of it.

Cincinnati Closets® knows what you need to organize your space. As the leader in custom closets and organizers for more than 25 years, these home organization experts know how to declutter your life. Their garage organizers are perfect for keeping your area clear and usable all year round. Visit their website for more information or call them at (513) 631-7979.