What is the best way to clean garden tool before putting them away?
If you are finished with your tools for the season, they should be wiped to remove sand dirt and chemicals, then lightly oiled to keep them from rusting. I use a file to touch up the edges on my hoe and shovel, but I’m sure if I did it on the bench grinder, I would have a better edge. Be sure to re-oil after sharpening. I also keep a five gallon bucket just inside the door of my garden shed with sand 3/4 full. I poured a quart of motor oil in the sand and mixed a little bit. When I’m finished with a spade or my pruning scissors, I put them in the sand before hanging them up or storing them. It removes the dirt and lightly oils them so they last longer. Good luck on the garden.
