Why should I clean my garage?

A junky garage is a den of hazards waiting to happen. A clean garage is a safe garage.

Make your garage safer. Here are Rosie’s recommendations:

• Keep raccoons, chipmunks, mice and rodents out of the garage by storing garbage and uneaten food away from it. Such pests can nest in air intakes and vents and chomp on wiring.
• If you must store fuel in the garage, keep it in proper containers that are free from corrosion and sealed tightly.
• Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the garage.
• Clean up spills. They could be flammable or dangerous to children and pets.
• Discard old batteries by taking them to a recycling center.
• Keep power tools, extension cords and adapters unplugged and stored out of the reach of children.
• Ventilate your garage with fans or ceiling vents.
• Check with your insurance agent to make sure the contents of your garage are covered in case of fire or other damage.