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By trial and error I'm sure you've all figured out
that good garden tools aren't cheap. The less
expensive tools break, rust, and corrode easily
and aren't even worth the little bit of money they
cost. Nothing can compare to a good quality tool;
they're an investment. Keeping them clean and
in good working order just seems to make sense.

• After each use, wipe the tool—beit a spade, pruners, or cultivator—with a dry cloth.
• For heavily soiled tools, hose them off right away and then wipe them down with a
  dry cloth.
• Late autumn is the best time to give your valued tools a deep cleaning as follows:

2) Rinse.

3) Spritz tool down with a mild blend of bleach water (1 tbsp bleach to 2 cups water ratio)
and let sit for ten minutes.

4) Rinse and dry (after towel drying, allow to air dry for at least 30 minutes).

*This would be a good time to do any necessary sharpening of the tool. (I personally take
mine to a professional but if you choose to sharpen your own tools make sure you not
only know exactly what you're doing through research and education, but take all necessary
safety precautions.)

5) "3 in 1" machine oil lightly. Absorb any excess from working parts and polish oil non-working
parts such as blades and tongs.

6) Store in a dry place either hanging or on a towel or corrugated cardboard.