How to Care for Your Rake So It Lasts for Years

Clean after every use

Soil, wet leaves, and grass left on the tines trap moisture and cause rust, and dried-on muck is hard to remove later. After raking, knock off debris and rinse the head, then dry it before storing. This simple habit prevents most damage.

Keep rust away

In India’s humid and monsoon conditions, rust is the main enemy of metal tines. After cleaning and drying, wipe the metal head with a light coat of oil before storing. For existing rust, scrub it off with a wire brush, then oil it.

Check the tines

Inspect the tines for bends after heavy use. Straighten any bent steel tines carefully so the rake keeps working evenly. Replace the head if tines are badly damaged on rakes that allow it.

Look after the handle

• Wooden handles: wipe clean and occasionally rub in linseed oil to prevent drying and cracking; sand off splinters.
• Fibreglass/metal handles: wipe clean and check for cracks or looseness.

Tighten the head fitting

Where the head meets the handle is the weak point. Check it regularly for looseness and tighten or repair it before it fails — a wobbly head makes raking frustrating and unsafe.

Store it properly

Hang the rake up, tines facing the wall or downward in a safe spot — never leave it lying tines-up on the ground (a real safety hazard) or in a damp corner. Hanging protects the tines and keeps it off wet floors.

An off-season check

Before storing for a long off-season, give it a thorough clean, oil the metal, and treat the handle. It’ll be rust-free and ready when you need it next.

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