How to Make a Cleaning Tool Holder

Paint Wood

Paint wood in desired color. To make it easier, drape a drop cloth over a fence to create an easy spray painting station.

Mark Wall Studs

Mark the edges of each stud in your mounting area using a stud finder and painter's tape.

Create a Guide

Use a straightedge as a guide, and run painter's tape along the entire length of each board. This will make mounting your hangers easy and even. 

Mount the Wood

Screw the wood to the garage wall using a level and the tape as a guide for the studs. If no studs are available, use sturdy wall anchors. Attach the first piece approximately 2' from the floor and the second 2' above the first piece. Keep in mind, you'll need to pull the full handles of your brooms out, so don't install them too high. 

Determine Hanger Placement

Stand your cleaning tools in front of the mounted wood braces to determine placement before attaching your first strap. This will help you determine what size straps you need and how far apart to place them.

Attach Straps + Hooks

Use the straight edge of painter's tape as a guide, and screw in cup hooks and pipe straps in your desired locations. For the pipe straps, you'll need one on the top wood brace and one on the bottom to keep your brooms steady.

Test Placement

Test the placement of all your tools, and remove painter's tape if adjustments aren't needed.