Five mind-blowing uses for a leaf blower

A leaf blower is one of the essential garden power tools that can help you maintain a great-looking garden with minimum effort. But if you’re only using it for autumn leaves, you may not be getting the most out of it. Here are some ideas to give you more bang for your blower buck, all year round.

Cleaning grass off a lawn mower

Leaf blowers and blower vacs are designed to clear up leaves, so of course you can use them to get rid of messy grass clippings on the footpath or patio. But there’s another way to bring a leaf blower into your lawn care routine, and that’s maintaining your trusty mower. Blowing is an easy alternative to brushing, which helps prevent the build-up of grass that can cause rust.

Drying a car

When it’s time to clean your car, a home car wash can save you money. To avoid water spots, it’s important to dry the car thoroughly after every wash. Going contactless with a clean leaf blower makes this step a breeze – start at the top and gently whoosh away the water from surfaces and crevices.

Cleaning gutters

If you’ve got emptying the gutters on your weekend to-do list, a leaf blower can help you shift unwanted debris in a jiffy. The safest way is to avoid a ladder altogether and use or gutter kit or leaf blower attachment that can reach the gutter from the ground.

Cleaning under the fridge

No matter how often you clean the floors, there are some spots that are hard to reach, even for the most energetic robot vac. For those awkward corners or the no-go zone under the fridge, a battery-powered leaf blower could be your BFF. Use it to loosen dirt and dust and blow it to where you can easily sweep or suck it up – or straight out of an open door.

Cleaning sand out of the car

Everyone loves a family trip to the beach – what’s less fun is bringing the beach home with you. For a quick-and-easy alternative to vacuuming the seats and floors, use a leaf blower. Remove any loose items first, like mats or kids booster seats, for blasting al fresco. Then open up the doors and carefully blow excess sand outside.

More ideas for your leaf blower

Wondering what else your leaf blower can do? Try these tips.

Make over mulch Use a light setting to gently fluff and refresh the mulch on garden beds.

Blow-dry benches After washing outdoor furniture – or when there’s a break in the rain – blow off the water so you can sit down and relax sooner.

Send puddles packing Standing water is a slip hazard, so disperse it before it can damage your timber deck.

Float faster Take a shortcut to filling up lightweight inflatables, such as pool toys.

Let it slide Sliding door tracks are easy to miss, until they’re so clogged up the door gets stuck. For easier cleaning, loosen everything with a leaf blower first.

Chip away Do a speedy clean sweep of your workshop or garage then use a shop vac to tackle any leftovers.

Safety tip

Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves, ear muffs and a mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.

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