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- Clean the pruning shears properly
- Clean pruner regularly and dry
- Thorough cleaning of secateurs
- You need this for the thorough cleaning of the secateurs
- This is how to proceed when cleaning the pruner
- Tips
At least once a year a secateurs should be thoroughly cleaned
Clean the pruning shears properly
Pruning shears become dirty with time and may even rust. How to properly clean your pruning shears, which cleaning products are available and how to protect them from rust is explained below.
Clean pruner regularly and dry
To ensure that your pruning shears are preserved for a long time, it is advisable to clean them briefly after every use and above all to make sure that they are not stowed away wet or damp. For regular cleaning, it is best to use a wire brush and brush off dirt, scraps of wood and more. If the scissors have become wet, allow them to dry in the sun or rub them dry with a dry cloth and then brush off dirt again.
Thorough cleaning of secateurs
At least once a year, often with frequent use, you should thoroughly clean your garden shears. A good time for this is the fall, after all bushes have been cut down and the pruner is to be stored over the winter. So that it does not start to rust here or the dirt settles, it should now be cleaned properly.
You need this for the thorough cleaning of the secateurs
Unlike cleaning plastic or similar objects, no soap-based products are used to clean the secateurs. Instead you need:
This is how to proceed when cleaning the pruner
Tips
Always ensure a good grip so you do not injure yourself.