What’s In Your Shed? Maybe It’s Time For a Clear and Clean

There’s probably too much in your shed. And having too much in there can make it dangerous to even enter.

So, try these handy tips to make your shed a little bit safer this autumn. If you are in the market for a new shed, check out Sheds Liverpool which makes your landscape more attractive. 

Pay Attention to Rusting

If you have a metal shed, look for spots of rust and get rid of them before they get big enough to make holes. Getting rid of rust in your shed, from the smallest garden shed to the largest horse shed, is as easy as mixing baking soda and lemon juice. Mix the baking soda and lemon juice into a thick paste, then liberally brush it on the rust spots. Let it sit for a few hours, then scrub the rust away. Of course, don’t stay or keep animals in the shed while you do this.

Dust Away the Cobwebs

As the autumn begins to come in, pests like spiders will take up residence in your shed. And that means webs. If you don’t like spiders, it’s a good idea to wear long sleeves and gloves when you do this task. You can also use a vacuum cleaner to get rid of any eggs or spiders wandering around. Spiders love dark places. So, to keep spiders from coming back, get rid of things like empty boxes and planters that aren’t being used until next spring.

Organise the Tools in Your Shed

Common tools like secateurs cause almost 5,000 accidents per year in the UK alone. Luckily, it’s easy to make your shed safer. Installing hooks on the strong walls of a wooden shed is a great way to hang up your garden tools. Hooks such as Soulful Iron’s hand-forged hooks are easy to put up and will get your tools off the floor and where you can get to them quickly when you need them.

When you’re done using your tools for the season, clean them well before putting them away to make them last longer.

Make Even More Space

For increased safety and access, shelves are great for storing your smaller items and keeping your floor space for your larger tools and equipment. If your shed is made of wood, you can use shelving to hold heavy items. However, vinyl sheds aren’t able to support as much weight as wood. You also need walking space for safety. So, organise your shed items in such a way that you leave enough room to easily access them and move towards the rear without snagging.

Have a Good Old Clear Out

The extra space of shelves and access will make room for things you use and make it easier to organise your space. However, you can also get rid of stuff you don’t use. Look through your shed and take out anything you don’t need. You can pass them on to someone who needs them. Or you can make some extra cash with a yard sale. However, take anything dangerous to your local dump. Things like car batteries, house paint and decking varnish are good examples.

Summary

It’s always a good idea to check what’s in your shed now and then. Clean it up by removing rust. Then organise your tools for safety and clear some space by removing what you don’t need.

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