Tips for Keeping Your Farm Clean
When it comes to cleaning on the farm, there’s a lot to do, and all of it is important for maintaining an efficient and pristine operation. One of the easiest ways to help you get started is to put together a list of tasks to stay organized. At T&E Small Engine, we can offer plenty of excellent suggestions to get your farm spiffed up. Visit our location in Floyd, Virginia, serving the Roanoke and Christiansburg, Virginia, areas.
Clean the Farm Equipment
Cleaning farm equipment is a necessary part of preventing contamination as well as keeping everything running smoothly and working long-term without any problems. The first thing to do is to wash the exterior of your equipment with warm water and a good degreasing soap like dish soap. A rust-resistant scrubbing brush and some old rags can be used for this. Also, make sure that everything has been cleaned off before proceeding with washing any interior or mechanical parts of your equipment.
Scrub the Exterior of the House and Mow the Yard
You want to do an exterior sweep of all sides of the house to remove any debris/dirt. Sweep out the front porch and pick up the trash. Then, empty all flower vases and replace full ones on the steps to keep mosquitoes away since they are often attracted to such things as standing water. Mow the lawn and trim hedges to keep them looking neat, tidy, and healthy.
Organize and Throw Things Away
Determine what you want to keep. If you want to sell the items that you don't need, then sell them now. Sometimes, the best thing to do is simply to throw out old things that can no longer be used. All items that still serve a useful purpose on the farm can be put in storage. If something is broken, then you should get it fixed or buy a new one.
Get the Garden in Order
If you're at the point where you are considering adding a few plants to an unkempt, overgrown area, consider how much easier it will be if the garden tools and plants are well organized. A small, light-tight shed with height adjustable shelving is all you need for most smaller garden tools. Just keep them clean and simple so that putting them all in one place is easy.
Are you interested in getting your farm spick and span? Make cleaning on your farm easy with help from our extensive line of outdoor equipment and tools. T&E Small Engine is in Floyd, Virginia, and we serve Roanoke and Christiansburg, Virginia.