by Andrey Zhilin, forgotten-zone cleaning expert
“Remember me? I’m the garage. I’ve held your hurricane shutters, your beach chairs, your broken fan from 2019. I’ve absorbed every drop of moisture, sand, and spilled detergent you forgot to wipe. And while the rest of the house got cleaned for guests, I stayed here — cluttered, damp, breathing in the storm air.”
If garages could talk, they’d probably sound passive-aggressive.
And honestly? They’d have a point.
In Florida, the garage isn’t just a storage space — it’s a microclimate. One that’s often:
- Uninsulated, so heat and humidity build up
- Unventilated, which makes it a haven for mold and rust
- Unmaintained, because… well, who wants to deep-clean a garage?
But October is the perfect moment to do exactly that.
Why? Because summer storms are done, dry season is near, and before long you’ll be reaching into the garage for winter gear, holiday lights, or hosting supplies. And if your garage smells like mildew and mystery — it’s going to ruin the vibe real quick.
What We Find in Florida Garages (Spoiler: It’s Never Just Dust)
- Salt residue on the floor and lower walls, especially near beach gear
- Pest droppings and nests in cardboard boxes or under shelves
- Rust stains from tools, bikes, AC drip lines, or chemical spills
- Humidity-blackened walls near the garage door tracks or corners
- Old filters, damp towels, and forgotten rags that now smell like a swamp
This isn’t just about cleanliness. It’s about air quality, storage safety, and preventing expensive damage.
At Sharky, when we deep-clean Florida garages, we treat them like functional rooms — not an afterthought. We:
- Remove and vacuum around stored items (not just blow debris around)
- Use salt-neutralizing solutions for floors and walls
- Disinfect areas with signs of mold or pest residue
- Power-clean floors with safe degreasers
- Dehumidify and recommend moisture control options
And we do it before cooler nights make you seal the doors and trap everything inside.
“I don’t need to look like a showroom,” your garage might say.
“But I wouldn’t mind being safe. Or dry. Or respected.”
Give your garage its dignity back — before winter sets in.
Your tools, your lungs, and your future self will thank you.
Read also: End-of-Summer Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning: Why September Is the Best Time
