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I use tarps and dropcloths for my work but not on all jobs. They will sit for a couple weeks sometimes in the garage. Anyone have good idea how to keep mice from moving in while they are not being used. I have a few and have been trying to think up some sort of hanging rack or such to store them, but dont want to take up a ton of room or space.
Heyseed.
 
Try one of those big plastic rubbermaid type containers from Wally world. They are about 24" x 24" x 36" and the top locks on. #1 daughter keeps a lot of her college stuff in these and puts them in the garage with stuff in them during summer break.
 

Maybe buy or make something to this effect??

http://www.doversaddlery.com/horse-clothing-rack/p/X1-27770/cn/1814/

If space is limited, a 2x4 in the conrer with dow rods sticking in it would make a nice tree.

Dave
 

Yep! I always keep some poison in strategic places inside the shop, and a few mothballs scattered inside the storage cabinets will keep both the mice and the bugs out.
 
If you want a hanging rack, you might look at a blanket rack for horses. Once you see one, its very simple and inexpensive to make your own. I have a homemade rack that was a gift that is really quite nice. It was made from pvc and dog chain.

Try this website www.jeffersequine.com. Search for blanket rack.
 
Thanks all for the ideas, Nancy I like that blanket rack, I should have thought of horse tack they deal with this issue all the time. I know the moth balls would work, but I don't like everything to smell like them and I'm inside customers homes and like to keep my "footprint" as small as possible. Don't want to stink them out. The Rubbermaid containers would work but these tarps get wet or at least damp at times and mold would be an issue.
 
I agree with [b:654c4848f0]Brian Jasper co. Ia[/b:654c4848f0] about outside barn cats.

We have two very alert, aggressive, attack cats always looking for their next hot meal.

Nancy found "Alberta" or "Bert" on a rainy Thursday night in the parking lot at Albertson's in Mesquite, TX.

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Nancy brought "Bell" home from the vet's office in Seagoville, TX.

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Well maybe not alert all the time.
 
Decades ago I used mothballs to help keep mice at bay.

Just a few years ago I read on a forum that scattering droplets of peppermint oil or extract around an area is a strong deterrent.

Since I started using it at my farm---no mice.

Kids moved into a new house and one got in the garage on moving day. Scattered extract around and the next morning you could see where he had gnawed at wood in an attempt to GET OUT.

Saying they don't like the odor is an understatement. If you don't mind the odor give it a try on the cloths, in sheds, trucks, cabs, etc.
 
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