Who ever said spring cleaning was just for your house? Spring cleaning should be a part of every aspect of your life including….outdoor equipment. You’ve made the investment into nice outdoor equipment so it is important you care for them if you want to keep your equipment and tools in good shape. Proper maintenance should never be overlooked so spring cleaning your outdoor equipment is essential for the longevity of your equipment.
When preparing for the upcoming spring and summer use of your outdoor equipment, your lawn mower should be your #1 thing to clean first because you want to make sure everything works before you actually will need to use it. Then you should clean your hand tools to prevent them from rusting and to make them last longer for your use. Here are some spring cleaning tips on what you should do to spring clean your lawn mower and tools. 
Lawn Mower:
-Change the oil
-Check the spark plug
-Replace the air filter
-Put fresh gas in it
-Sharpen the blades/replace blades
-Wash the mower/ get the dirt off
Handtools:
-Wash off all the dirt
-Remove rust with sandpaper
-Use a bucket of sand and motor oil, mix them both together and put the tools into the bucket to wash them.
Make sure to spring clean your equipment & tools to keep them in tip-top shape to be able to work from year to year, prevent rusting and to get the maximum use of the equipment.
After spring cleaning your equipment & tools make sure to spring clean your gutters and gardens. Cleaning out your gutters in case of rain to make sure your gutters are open to flow freely. Next weeding your garden can also be a part of spring cleaning.Check your garden hose for leaks/ replace if needed. Then check your water nozzle for your hose to make sure it is not rusted out and it does not have any leaks.
So now when you think of spring cleaning your home make sure your yard equipment & tools become a part of your spring cleaning routine. For all your mowing needs and maintenance, make sure you think Snappy’s Outdoor Equipment Sales and Service, LLC. We have the experts ready to answer any of your questions so call us today at 419-879-1196.
