Our products include a variety of practical tools, gardening accessories, outdoor items, and everyday-use products. Proper care and maintenance can help preserve their condition, appearance, and functionality over time.
Because materials, construction, and care requirements may vary between products, always review any product-specific care instructions provided with your item. The following guidance is intended as general care and maintenance information.
Cleaning After Use
Clean products as appropriate after use to remove dirt, soil, plant material, moisture, dust, or other residue.
For most tools and accessories, use a soft cloth, brush, or other suitable cleaning method. Avoid using unnecessarily abrasive cleaning materials that could scratch, damage, or wear the product surface.
Where water is used for cleaning, dry the product thoroughly before storage.
Care for Metal Components
Metal tools and components should be kept clean and dry whenever possible.
Prolonged exposure to moisture, soil, chemicals, or other corrosive substances may contribute to staining, discoloration, or corrosion over time.
After cleaning metal components, remove remaining moisture and allow them to dry completely before storage. Where appropriate for the particular product, a suitable protective or lubricating product may be applied according to its instructions.
Blades & Cutting Edges
Products with blades or cutting edges, such as pruning tools, should be cleaned carefully after use.
Remove plant residue, sap, soil, and other debris that may accumulate around the blade or moving components.
Cutting performance may decrease as blades become worn or dull through normal use. Sharpen, maintain, or replace cutting components only when appropriate for the particular product and in accordance with applicable instructions.
Handles & Grips
Keep handles and grips clean and free from excessive dirt, oils, moisture, or other substances that may affect handling.
Wood, plastic, rubber, metal, and other handle materials may require different methods of care. Avoid prolonged exposure to conditions that may cause unnecessary deterioration, cracking, warping, fading, or surface damage.
Before use, check that handles and grips remain securely attached and in suitable condition.
Moving Parts & Connections
Products with hinges, springs, joints, fasteners, folding mechanisms, or other moving components should be inspected periodically.
Remove accumulated dirt or debris that could interfere with normal movement.
Where lubrication is appropriate, use only a suitable lubricant and avoid excessive application. Check screws, fasteners, and connections periodically and address looseness where the product design allows.
Drying & Moisture Control
Do not store products while they are excessively wet or covered with moisture unless the product is specifically designed for such conditions.
After cleaning or outdoor use, allow products to dry thoroughly before placing them in enclosed storage.
Reducing unnecessary moisture exposure can help preserve metal components, handles, finishes, packaging, and other materials.
Proper Storage
Store products in a clean, dry, and reasonably protected location when they are not in use.
Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive moisture, extreme temperatures, strong direct sunlight, or other environmental conditions that may affect product materials.
Sharp or pointed tools should be stored securely to protect both the product and anyone who may come into contact with it.
Regular Inspection
Periodically inspect products for signs of wear, damage, corrosion, looseness, cracking, deformation, or other changes that may affect normal use.
Pay particular attention to handles, blades, joints, fasteners, folding mechanisms, and other areas that experience repeated movement or pressure.
Maintenance should be performed as needed rather than waiting until a product becomes significantly worn or damaged.
Long-Term or Seasonal Storage
Before storing products for an extended period, clean them thoroughly and make sure they are completely dry.
Remove soil, plant residue, moisture, or other material that could affect the product during storage. Where appropriate, secure moving or sharp components before putting the product away.
Store items in a suitable location where they are protected from unnecessary moisture, extreme temperatures, and accidental damage.
Product-Specific Care
The information on this page provides general care and maintenance guidance. Individual products may require different cleaning, maintenance, lubrication, assembly, adjustment, or storage methods.
Always review the product description, packaging, instructions, care information, warnings, and other guidance applicable to the specific product.
If product-specific instructions differ from the general guidance on this page, follow the instructions provided for that particular product.