{"id":106080,"date":"2024-05-06T22:09:43","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T05:09:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=106080"},"modified":"2024-08-07T20:01:52","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T03:01:52","slug":"tips-for-cleaning-your-garage-floor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/tips-for-cleaning-your-garage-floor\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Cleaning Your Garage Floor"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column106080_9faf29-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column106080_9faf29-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column106080_9faf29-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column106080_9faf29-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column106080_9faf29-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column106080_9faf29-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column106080_9faf29-b3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column106080_9faf29-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column106080_9faf29-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column106080_9faf29-b3 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-882ae3  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-ce3063\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106080_079667-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106080_079667-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106080_079667-d6\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106080_079667-d6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106080_079667-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106080_079667-d6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106080_079667-d6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106080_079667-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106080_079667-d6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading106080_079667-d6 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106080_079667-d6\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before cleaning the garage floor, park your vehicle elsewhere and remove unnecessary things like toolboxes and old bikes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&rsquo;s also advisable to cover your drywall and outlets with a tarpaulin or sheet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweep your garage floor with a broom regularly. Make sure to remove stains, and apply a concrete sealer after you&rsquo;re done cleaning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;ve taken the cleanliness of your garage floor for granted, that&rsquo;s okay. You&rsquo;re not alone. Plenty of homeowners overlook the importance of keeping their garage floor grease and dirt-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it&rsquo;s never too late to prioritize cleaning your garage floor. Keep in mind that cleaning it isn&rsquo;t purely for aesthetics. It also helps avoid accidents like slips and falls due to oil spills and other hazards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do Before Cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting with the actual cleaning job, there are some things you need to prepare. Here are some of the crucial things you shouldn&rsquo;t miss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Park Your Car Elsewhere<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;ll need to find a safe space to park your vehicle while you&rsquo;re cleaning. You can&rsquo;t effectively clean all the corners of your floor if your car is parked there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remove Unnecessary Things<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It will be difficult to clean your garage if there are things scattered around. If you store your old bike or any equipment in your garage, move them somewhere else temporarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tools and other storage boxes should be transferred to another space as well. Lastly, you can also check if there are used rags that need to be cleaned or thrown away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cover Your Drywall and Outlets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While cleaning, water and other cleaning agents can scatter across different areas. It&rsquo;s a good idea to cover your drywall and outlets with a tarpaulin or sheet to protect them from potential damage and corrosion. Covering these areas will also reduce the risk of electric hazards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-does-road-salt-affect-your-vehicle\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u899bacccc38c30e4d9b5d78ed29171d8\"><style> .u899bacccc38c30e4d9b5d78ed29171d8 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u899bacccc38c30e4d9b5d78ed29171d8:active, .u899bacccc38c30e4d9b5d78ed29171d8:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u899bacccc38c30e4d9b5d78ed29171d8 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u899bacccc38c30e4d9b5d78ed29171d8 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u899bacccc38c30e4d9b5d78ed29171d8 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u899bacccc38c30e4d9b5d78ed29171d8:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">How Does Road Salt Affect Your Vehicle?<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on How to Effectively Clean Your Garage Floor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/home-garage-cleaning-preparation.jpg\" alt=\"home garage cleaning preparation\" class=\"wp-image-106082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/home-garage-cleaning-preparation.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/home-garage-cleaning-preparation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/home-garage-cleaning-preparation-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/home-garage-cleaning-preparation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/home-garage-cleaning-preparation-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/home-garage-cleaning-preparation-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/home-garage-cleaning-preparation-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/home-garage-cleaning-preparation-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keep in mind that cleaning it isn&rsquo;t purely for aesthetics. It also helps avoid accidents like slips and falls due to oil spills and other hazards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most garage floors are made of polished concrete. And luckily, concrete floors are fairly easy to clean and maintain. Here are some tips on how to keep your garage floor clean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sweep Your Garage Floor Regularly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s important to sweep your garage floor at least once a week, or whenever you can. Dirt and dust can easily accumulate on the surface of your concrete floor, making it harder for you to clean it in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, de-icing salt can accumulate on the floor during winter. This can damage your concrete floor, leaving you with no choice but to have your garage floor repaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s advisable to use a wide push broom to sweep off dirt and other debris. This type of broom is usually used to clean large areas like floors, sidewalks, and driveways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remove Rust Stains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rust stains make your garage floor look dirty. You can always scrub your floor with a basic cleaning solution, but that may not be enough to remove stubborn rust stains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To remove this type of stain, you&rsquo;ll need to mix an ounce of trisodium phosphate (TSP) in a gallon of hot water. Pour it on the concrete surface and leave the solution for fifteen to twenty minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re looking for a more natural alternative, you can pour pure white vinegar or lemon juice directly onto the rust stain. Both lemon juice and vinegar are acidic in nature, so they can help remove stains that aren&rsquo;t too bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also have the option to buy a commercial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/rust-protector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"rust-removing solution\">rust-removing solution<\/a> from your local home and garden store. Make sure to follow the manufacturer&rsquo;s directions when using this type of solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-rust-on-a-car-the-easy-way\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"uf80186928d048eb637dba53d4eee7dae\"><style> .uf80186928d048eb637dba53d4eee7dae { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .uf80186928d048eb637dba53d4eee7dae:active, .uf80186928d048eb637dba53d4eee7dae:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .uf80186928d048eb637dba53d4eee7dae { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .uf80186928d048eb637dba53d4eee7dae .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .uf80186928d048eb637dba53d4eee7dae .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .uf80186928d048eb637dba53d4eee7dae:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">How to Stop Rust on a Car (The Easy Way)<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply the solution and scrub the stains with a brush with tough bristles to get rid of the stains easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Rid of Oil Stains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from rust stains, it&rsquo;s common for a concrete garage floor to have oil stains. Oil can drip onto the garage floor during repair work. Worn gaskets, damaged seals, and other similar issues may also cause oil to leak from your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get rid of oil stains, you simply have to put sawdust, absorbent floor granules (like Oil Dri)<strong>,<\/strong> or cat litter on the area and leave it overnight to absorb excess oil. You can scrub out the remaining stain in the morning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For porous concrete you might need to pour mineral spirits (or equivalent) on the stain before using the absorbent floor granules (which is the same thing as cat litter but is sold in larger bags in parts stores).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also have the option to buy a commercial oil and grease cleaner. 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class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\nYou can get a cleaning soap concentrate that you mix with water (like Purple Power). If you have a mop bucket with a mop head squeezer, you can pour the water\/concentrate mix on the floor and then mop it up, squeezing the mop into the bucket rather than mopping with water from the bucket, which doesn&rsquo;t work nearly as well. 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