When you own a greenhouse and work with greenhouse accessories on a regular basis you will want to make sure you keep the greenhouse and the greenhouse accessories clean as part of your regular greenhouse upkeep.

If you want to keep your greenhouse and greenhouse accessories in good shape you will want to clean everything periodically.  This will help keep your plants and flowers healthy and strong.

When greenhouse gardeners neglect this area of gardening they are courting disaster.  You need a healthy environment to prevent pests and diseases from taking over the greenhouse.

Start by planning a major cleaning effort of the greenhouse and all greenhouse supplies at least once a year.  Get rid of all greenhouse accessories that are not in good shape. 

One of the best times to schedule this cleaning is right before spring sowing.  This will get your growing efforts off to a good start.

Another time to clean the greenhouse and the greenhouse accessories is in early autumn.  You will be returning plants to the greenhouse during this time and these plants need the most healthy environment possible to survive. 

Winter is the worst time to thoroughly clean the greenhouse and greenhouse accessories.  During cleaning the plants need to be moved outside and you will have all the windows, doors and vents open.  It is far too cold during this time of year to schedule a good cleaning.

Use a bleach water solution and clean all the greenhouse accessories. Check for broken and cracked pots, shelves and benches.  Clean and sterilize all your gardening tools as well.  Throw out old fertilizer, potting soil and seeds.

Keeping your greenhouse and greenhouse accessories clean will help ensure your success as a greenhouse gardener.