If you’re like many Americans, you probably use your garage as an extra storage space. However, if it accumulates too many boxes, it can be hard to fit the family cars. Since parking on the street or in the driveway leaves your vehicle vulnerable to weather conditions and break-ins, consider engaging in some spring cleaning this season, with the help of a roll-off dumpster rental, to make the space more usable again. The guide below offers tips for making the process run more smoothly. 

How to Declutter Your Garage

1. Take Everything Out of the Garage for Sorting 

Rarely used items take up precious space. To determine what you can part with, take everything out of the garage and perform a visual inspection. Items that are damaged should be placed in a “throw out” pile. Belongings that haven’t been used in years can be useful to others, so place those items in boxes for donation. The possessions you plan to keep should be placed in plastic containers. Put the boxes inside the house to eliminate obstacles while you work.      

2. Rent a Roll-Off Dumpster for Delivery

Garages can hold a lot more than you think. Rather than trying to bag everything and have it picked up in intervals, invest in a dumpster rental. A 12-yard roll-off container is suitable for most garage cleanouts and has the added benefit of being able to fit particularly bulky items, such as broken or extremely worn furniture that can’t be donated. 

3. Deep Clean Garage Surfaces & Install Shelves 

Once you remove all items from the garage, scrub the walls and mop the floors. This will remove dust and additional grime that could get sucked into the car’s internal components and cause malfunctions. To conserve space, install shelves high up on the walls. You can store containers on the shelves, providing more floor space to walk around the car.  

4. Reorganize Items in Storage Areas  

Before you put the car in the garage, organize the boxes on the shelves. The items you use the most should be easiest to reach without needing a ladder. So you can find everything you need at a glance, write down the contents of each container on the outside.

If you need a roll-off container for your garage cleanout, contact the staff at Lone Star Containers in Kerrville, TX. Since 2001, the locally-owned dumpster rental company has been providing convenient pickup and drop-off services to residential and commercial clients. For a free estimate in the Kerr County area, call (830) 257-0062. A representative will determine what equipment you’ll need and share tips on how to properly load items. Visit the company online to learn more about the different sizes of dumpster rental they have available.