The 6 Grossest Parts Of Your Garage (And What You Can Do To Fix Them) | Across America, US Patch

2022-06-03 23:13:35 By : Ms. Annie Lee

This post is sponsored and contributed by Thumbtack, a Patch Brand Partner.

Let's face it: Your garage is probably the one space in your home that receives the least amount of TLC while still accumulating the most clutter. Floors get sticky, light fixtures get dusty, and organization goes out the window. Given that your garage is usually the first room you see when you arrive home from work or running errands, it's only right that this space should receive a little attention every now and then to tidy things up.

Enter Thumbtack, a home services app used by millions, which makes it easy to find and hire garage cleaning professionals who can clean your garage from top to bottom. You can also find pros on Thumbtack who can work with you to create a space that's organized enough to also serve as a home gym, workshop or even a space for entertaining!

If the grossest parts of your garage listed below sound all too familiar, here are the easy ways you can fix them.

Debatably the ickiest, stickiest part of your garage, the floor can get pretty gross. There's also the possibility of slippery fluids from your car leaving your garage floor even messier — and sometimes dangerous due to the potential for slips and falls. A quick mopping can clean small spills here and there, but you'll likely need a deeper clean for your garage floor. Having your garage floor professionally power washed is essential to getting this area clean. When you hire a power washing professional, you and your property remain protected. If you were to take this task on by yourself, you could risk using too much pressure and damaging certain surfaces, ruining paint or propelling an object that could strike you or someone else.

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Not only are dusty, dirty light fixtures an unappealing sight, they can also limit how well you see in your garage. This can be quite the hindrance when you're driving home in the evening and you're met with a dim garage. Cleaning those light fixtures will likely require a ladder and a great deal of care when handling these fragile objects. Play it safe by hiring a professional garage cleaner for this tedious task. When you hire a pro, your feet stay safely on the ground and your light fixtures remain intact.

For some homeowners, the garage also doubles as a workstation for carpentry, crafts, woodworking and other tasks. Given that these workstations house a variety of tools — including hammers, screwdrivers, utility knives and even larger equipment like hand saws and drills — this space can get cluttered quickly. Whether you hire a professional home organizer or a garage cleaning pro, they can both work to get this space organized to your liking. And if you need to move on to additional storage options, they can achieve that task as well.

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If your garage door becomes stuck, it might be the result of leaves, dirt and other debris blocking the rails. Before you find yourself with a blocked garage door that won't open or close (and a costly repair bill), it's a good idea to hire a professional to clean your garage door and rails. Once your garage door has been professionally cleaned, you may want to consider a fresh paint job for a new look. Fortunately, there are professionals available to paint your garage door, walls, floor and nearly any other surface in your garage.

Over time, garage walls can become covered in grime from various elements, and the corners of your garage become magnets for cobwebs. At this point, you're likely to need more than just a casual cleaning. Garage cleaning professionals are equipped with the proper tools and cleaning supplies to tackle the grimiest of garage walls and hard-to-reach places such as corners. You can also work with a pro to create a cleaning schedule ensuring that your garage remains tidy all year long.

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The infamous clutter corner in your garage is the area that may have started out as a space to store your lawnmower and the occasional rake but turned into a clutter free-for-all. Many of us are guilty of this organizational faux pas, but it's nothing a professional junk removal service can't handle. Additionally, when you hire a professional to organize your garage, they can implement organizational techniques that'll have you saying so long to garage clutter for good.

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If you're ready to restore order to the grossest areas of your garage with a good cleaning, Thumbtack makes it easy to find and hire professionals for power washing, painting and any other dirty work you need done. To get started on Thumbtack, simply enter your name, email and password directly on the Thumbtack website or the easy-to-use Thumbtack app to create a new account (or sign up with your existing Facebook or Google account).

From there, you can search and connect with pros in your area, see their reviews and view cost estimates for just about any service. Once you've tackled your garage, Thumbtack has other professionals that are capable of handling a number of home tasks, including plumbing, house cleaning, painting and repairs.

This post is sponsored and contributed by Thumbtack, a Patch Brand Partner.

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