Shepherd’s hooks get dirty, rusty, and grimey just like any outdoor garden decor item. It’s important to clean them semi-yearly to keep them looking nice. If you properly take care of them they should last you for several years, if not decades.
I pull all of mine out of the ground and lay them across a plastic tarp. I use the garden hose to rinse off all of the cobwebs, dirt, and debris. You’ll want to use a liquid all-purpose cleaner. I like to use Krud Kutter or Fabulouso mixed in a spray bottle and diluted with water. Spray them all and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
If you have stuck on dirt and grime gently use a bristle brush or a Mr. Clean Eraser to losen it up. If they’re painted…be gentle using a bristle brush so that you don’t scratch up the surface. Take the garden hose and rinse them clean. To dry…take them back to their original spot in the yard and poke them into the ground to air-dry in the sunshine.
Repainting your outdoor Shepherd’s Hooks is an easy process. Lay them on a plastic tarp and spray with an outdoor paint. Wait 45-60 minutes and spray on a second coat. Let dry for 2 hours and flip them over to the other side. Repeat the spray paint process, letting time elapse between coats. Recently I changed all of our’s from black to white to fit in better with all of our outdoor decor.
When looking for a good spray paint I recommend sticking with a trusted name brand and go with one that is specifically made for the outdoors. Make sure you shake the can well and stand back at a proper distance to avoid drips and drabs. Do all your painting on a warm weather day preferrably with low humidity. Your paint application will be smoother and dry quickly.
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Thank you for all these helpful tips. I have not been cleaning mine and I never thought to paint them.
I appreciate these helpful hints to make things look good and last. It is so much better to clean and use than to toss in the garbage.
That’s what I always like on all of my out door metal piece to clean and paint. I always liked my yard full of bold bright colors
That is nice. I have not thought about changing the color of ours.
Good tips for fixing the outdoor hooks. I don’t have any at my house.