All summer you’ve been battling overgrown weeds, dry grass and sprouting hedges but fall is here and it’s about time to put your tools of garden wars up for the winter. Here is a short video to help you clean-up properly so your things are ready to go back to work next year.
To get started, spray your tools down with a hose to remove any leaves, grass or dirt that might have been left behind in your fall cleanup. After that, apply a light coat of oil to the metal portions of each tool. This will help keep them from rusting.
For any gas-powered tools, you have a couple of options. Your first option is draining the gasoline that is currently in the gas reservoir with a siphon pump. Don’t forget to check all your tools including chainsaws, leaf blowers, lawnmowers, and pressure washers.
Gasoline that is left in your tool over winter will deteriorate and gum up your engine. If you were to run this deteriorated gas through your engine it could ruin your carburetor, costing you in repairs or replacement.
Another option is to leave the gas in the tank, and use a fuel stabilizer. Stabilizer is a specially designed additive that keeps fuels from forming gums and solids over the winter. This will keep the fuel injector and carburetor from getting clogged in the spring.
Make sure to wipe down your machinery with an old wet towel, removing any leftover dirt and grime. Once your tools are clean and dry, you can store them in a garage or shed.
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