Although, the main function of the garden sheds is to primarily store the gardening tools, most of the people also store the other items in the gardening shed which is used sometimes or rarely used. But, after a while you realise that the shed is in a mess and it is very difficult to find any material when you require them. So, you need to clean out your outer shed and throw out the trash. Here, in this article we will help you to clean the storage shed properly in eight simple steps.

Some simple steps to clean out your garden storage sheds

First, you have to remove everything from the outer shed which has been stored there. You cannot just walk in and throw out everything in the trash. You have to bring out everything from the shed and assess every item and the availability of the space in the shed.

When you are assessing the usefulness of each item, you have to make three piles, one is to keep the item, the second pile should be earmarked for the giving away the items which will not be used in your home and the third pile should be made for the recycling the items such as clean glass and plastic bottles.

Now, you can start sorting through different items which you have removed from the shed. Each item should be sorted and put in one of the piles. If you are not sure about any item, you can put it in the keep pile. You can again sort out the items which are in keep pile.

Now, you can also make a fourth pile, toss away for the items which are supposed to be thrown in trash. After sorting through all the items, you should put the toss away items in trash bag and throw it in the dump. If there is any dumpster near you, you can put the trash bags in there. You can take the items in recycling pile and take it to your local recycling centre if it is available near you. Some waste disposal companies offer recycling services also. You can take items from giveaway pile to any donation centre or Goodwill. You can also give these items to your friends or family, who require and will use the item.

Now, you have to sort the keep pile again. Now, you have to make the quick assessment about the quantity of the stuff, which will actually fit in the shed in the keep pile. If the items in the keep pile fit in the shed easily, there is no issue. But, if the items in the keep pile are more, then you again have to assess the usefulness of the items in that pile.

If there is any items which require repair and you have been postponing it again and again, it is time for taking firm decision about keeping it or giving away. In this way, you have to take decision about each item on the keep pile. After sorting everything, you can start keeping it back in the shed at the set place.

After finishing everything, you can relax at your home with a cup of tea.

These are some simple steps which you can take to clean your garden shed in easy steps.