Gearing Up Outdoors for Winter

November 07, 2024
Pathway in Autumn

As the thermometer dips and winter weather becomes a reality across Canada, outdoor maintenance is crucial to protect your home, outbuildings and outdoor living spaces. Clearing debris, removing water and prepping items for seasonal storage not only saves you time and money later but ensures everything's in top shape once the snow flies. Get ahead of it with these simple steps!

 

Push broom sweeping up leaves

First off, our 24" Multi-Surface Commercial Push Broom is a must-have tool for tackling seasonal outdoor clean-up. Built with firm yet flexible polymer fibres, it effectively sweeps away debris from any surface including concrete, brick, wood or stone on patios, decks, front porches, driveways – you name it. The broom’s heavy-duty resin bracket provides extra leverage and there’s a hanger tip for easy storage, too. The perfect addition to your outdoor maintenance gear, this fan favourite will help you get the job done right before winter hits.

 

 

Acid Brush cleaning driveway

And while you’re at it, prepping your garage or workshop for winter is easier with the right tools, too. An Acid Brush is a versatile addition to your clean-up kit in these spaces. Made with durable tampico fibres, this brush is tough enough to handle harsh chemicals while easily scrubbing water, dirt and grime out of deep cracks and rough surfaces. Whether you’re cleaning up oil spills or tackling gritty corners, the Acid Brush is built for the task. Plus, with a convenient hanger hole for easy storage, it’s a practical tool you’ll reach for again and again when you need your garage or workspace in top shape for the colder months ahead.

 

 

People cleaning up soapy water in garage

Be prepared for the messes that winter can bring such as dirty slush falling off your car or melted snow accumulating in the garage. Sure, it can be a hassle but the clean-up doesn’t have to be. With its 24" curved-style squeegee featuring a firm rubber blade designed to efficiently contain melted snow water and move it off floors with ease, the Heavy Duty Curved Floor Squeegee is a winter weather essential. 

 

Person using scrub brush to clean plant potWrap up your to-do list with the Heavy Duty Scrub Brush – a powerhouse in your hands for scrubbing and scraping just about everything outdoors. Built for heavy-duty scrubbing, its durable fibres handle debris on varied surfaces, making it ideal for removing dirt, grime and stuck-on gunk from patio furniture, planters and more before you pack them away for the season. The built-in scraper tackles tough spots with ease, saving you time and effort. Plus, the handle is shaped and grooved for a secure, comfortable grip during intense cleaning. Once you're done, the hanger hole ensures easy storage, keeping it within reach for any quick clean-up jobs come spring.