Are you one of those who prefers to clean the greenhouse this time of year instead of in the fall? Completely understandable. And if the truth is to be told, a cleaning may be needed both in the fall and spring. Here's a quick guide for those of you who feel ready to grab the swab.

There are differing opinions about when it is best to clean the greenhouse. Some say it is best to do it after the season, in the fall, when there is so much to do in the spring anyway.

A winter-worn greenhouse can be oh-so-beautiful. The contrast between inside and outside enhances the exotic experience of being inside during the colder time of year.

Others say it's a shame to clean out the greenhouse in the fall because it's wonderful to preserve the vegetation for as long as possible. It can be incredibly beautiful in there in the fall and winter. It's like watching the plants slowly prepare for winter rest and it can feel hard to clean away that magic.

A fall cleanup will give you a head start in spring when you're about to kick off your crops.

It is certain that a cleaning will do the trick for both plants and everyone who wants to enjoy the greenhouse all year round. In a clean greenhouse, it is easier to keep pests at bay. If you clean in the fall, you will have a head start when it comes to starting small plant cultivation. But perhaps the perfect time to clean house in the greenhouse is this time of year - when the winter cultivation has ebbed and the spring cultivation is just getting started.

There are many ways to go about cleaning, here we go over how we usually do it. The most important thing is to use the right cleaning product and soft tools so that the linseed oil-painted wooden surfaces are not negatively affected.

1. Remove all loose material from the greenhouse. Remove wilted leaves and old plant parts.
2. Protect the soil beds with plastic, or non-woven fabric if you have small plants there.
3. Mix pH-neutral dishwashing detergent and hot water in a bucket. It is important that the detergent is pH-neutral so that the linseed oil paint does not break down.
4. Scrub with a sponge and cloth everywhere, using a dish brush to get into all the nooks and crannies. A soft brush to attach to the water hose, intended for car washing, can be very helpful. Rinse with plenty of water.
5. Use a long-handled squeegee for the glass on the ceiling. Place a cloth on the squeegee for better cleaning grip.
6. Don't forget the outside of the greenhouse! If the glass is heavily soiled, go over it several times with warm water, a soft sponge and a scraper.
7. Then clean everything that needs to go back into the greenhouse. Wash pots and dry tools. Sort out everything that you can store in storage so that the space becomes airy and comfortable to be in.
8. Clean up the raised beds by removing wilted plants.
9. Anyone who has grown in the same soil for several seasons also needs to completely or partially replace the soil to add new strength.
10. Leave doors and windows open so that the moisture from the extensive cleaning can be vented out as much as possible during the day.
    
    

Many cleaning agents have a high pH to dissolve dirt and grease effectively. However, this type of cleaning agent also easily "dissolves" the protective surface that the linseed oil paint provides. Therefore, it is important to use a cleaning agent that is neutral, pH7. Today, there are several to choose from in a regular grocery store. Also choose a cleaning agent that is environmentally labeled so that it does not harm aquatic organisms or otherwise contribute to the burden on the environment.