How to Clean Gardening Tools With Rubbing Alcohol
Keeping your gardening tools clean and well-maintained will not only prolong the life of the tools but will prevent the spread of diseases or bacteria from plant to plant. Rubbing alcohol will not only clean your tools but it will sterilize them also. Sterilizing your tools after each use can help prevent diseases from ruining your garden and plants. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Cleaning Gardening Tools with Rubbing Alcohol
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Scrub your tools with the wire brush to remove any large pieces of dirt from the tools.
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Dampen a rag with rubbing alcohol and wipe off any remaining dirt or debris from your tools.
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Dampen some steel wool with rubbing alcohol to scrub away any stubborn stains or dirt that is still on your tools.
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Wipe off the rubbing alcohol residue, and dry the tools with a clean rag.
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Spray the metal parts, including bolts and hinges, with WD40 to prevent rusting.
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Hang your tools in a cool, dry area to prevent rusting while storing.
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Tips & Warnings
The steel wool will not only polish the metal on your tools but it will remove any metal burs from your tools blade edges to keep them sharp and working well.
If your tools are really muddy and dirty, you can hose them off with water before wiping them down with the rag and rubbing alcohol.
Avoid using rubbing alcohol on any rubber parts of your tools, like handles. Rubbing alcohol can damage the rubber causing it to become dry and brittle and falling apart. Use soap and water to clean rubber handles instead.
