Giving your shipping container a top-to-bottom clean is a great idea now that spring has arrived. Whether you’re using your container for a backyard office, a music studio or a storage facility, giving it a thorough annual clean ensures it performs great for the rest of the year.
With shipping containers susceptible to wet weather and humidity, completing this process will help you identify problem areas that need fixing. This way, you can make sure your shipping container lives up to your needs for the rest of the year. Here are a few quick spring clean tips to get started.
Sweep Up
Depending on what you’re using your shipping container for, it can get rather dusty inside. This means you must grab a broom and a dustpan to give the whole place a solid sweep. Ideally, remove as much of the container’s contents to ensure you get into every nook and cranny.
With a build-up of dust and dirt fostering mould and other bacteria, dealing with these issues throughout the year ensures your space remains wonderfully hospitable. Meanwhile, sweeping up helps you discover corroded spots that must be addressed before they get out of control.
Power Clean
Once you’ve finished sweeping inside, it’s time to give the shipping container's exterior a good wash. If your shipping container is situated beneath overhanging tree branches, get on the roof to clear leaves and other organic waste to ensure no unwanted dampness leads to rust and weak spots.
Using a garden hose or a high-pressure cleaner, washing down the outside of the container can also help you identify leaks if any water finds a way in. You should also trim grass and other plant life around the container’s edges to prevent corrosion from occurring.
Patch Holes
Now that you’ve cleaned the main areas, you must deal with any recently discovered issues. For example, patching small holes is essential as this stops moisture from getting inside while stopping rusting from spreading through the structure.
If you come across a big problem where a small patch simply won’t do, you may need to consider removing the affected area before installing an entirely new piece of metal. Alongside an appropriate sealant and rust neutraliser, you can handle these troubling issues.
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