Garden Tool Maintenance — 20 Minutes at the End of the Season
In short: A good spade lasts decades if you clean and oil it. 20 minutes once a year is all you need.
Tool Maintenance — A 20-Minute Investment
A good forged spade costs £80–160. Well-maintained, it serves 20–30 years. Neglected, it rusts after 3 seasons.
Daily (2 minutes):
- Shake soil off metal parts
- Dry wet tools thoroughly
Once a year before winter storage:
Spade, fork, hoe:
- Remove rust with sandpaper or wire brush
- Sharpen with a file — spade should be sharp
- Wipe with oil (linseed, machine oil)
- Oil wooden handle with linseed oil
Secateurs:
- Clean resin with acetone
- Sharpen with fine file at an angle
- Drop machine oil on the joint
Storage: Long tools upright or on hooks. Dry location.
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