Nowadays, you probably spend most of your time in your apartment. Studying, working, preparing healthy meals, getting a good night's rest, enjoying all the amenities—there's always plenty of worthwhile things to do. You might even say that your apartment is one of the most important places in your life.
When you live in an apartment, you have a limited storage space, which means you need to be careful about what you bring in and what you throw out. It would help if you had a spot for everything, and your place is kept cleaned and organized.
That's why Greenwin created this in-depth guide on how to clean an apartment. There are tips and tricks for every nook and cranny of your home, from the kitchen and living room to your bedroom and bathroom. If you're looking for a deep clean, this guide is for you.
1. Deal with clutter first
What makes most people hesitant to take on a significant apartment cleaning project is the uncertainty of where to begin. One great way to work around this uncertainty is to start with the areas that most apparently need cleaning: those that have clutter. Start with the items that have a home somewhere in the apartment but have accumulated in piles on the floors and countertops. Cleaning up all the clutter you've grown accustomed to seeing can make you feel like you're already halfway done.
2. Clean the bathrooms
Your bathroom is another good place to clean up first. It's the most challenging part of the apartment to vacuum, and seeing it free from dust and grime is sure to give you a sense of accomplishment. With that in mind, we suggest starting with the toilet since it's the bathroom's least appealing feature. Once that's done, scrubbing and wiping the floors and walls should be easy in comparison.
3. Take joy in cleaning
Cleaning your home may take time, but it doesn't have to be stressful. Thankfully, there is always a way to make a routine clean-up more enjoyable and turn it into a healthy pastime that you'll be looking forward to in the future.
Watching your favourite TV shows or listening to a playlist that amps you up—can certainly inject some fun into the cleaning experience. Wiping, scrubbing and reorganizing with a friend can do that too. So, not only will you be productive, you'll have fun in the process.
4. CLAYGO (Clean As You Go)
Our final suggestion isn't exactly for your cleaning day, but it will make the job easier. We strongly advise that you clean your apartment as you go through each day, completing easy cleaning tasks one at a time. Do this consistently so that your cleaning obligations don't pile up.
But if clutter, dust and grime do add up anyway, we hope these apartment cleaning tips can help you get to your final clean-out. And suppose you're clearing out your current apartment in preparation for relocation. In that case, the Greenwin team will assist you in finding a studio apartment for rent in cities like Kitchener or Waterloo. Please feel free to contact us for assistance.