Do you ever feel like your apartment is always just a little dusty? Or, when you clean it, the dust and grime return just a few days later? Being in a smaller space, like an apartment, there are several reasons your space becomes dirtier faster. This can range from dirt coming in from the front door to the airflow of your apartment. Here are some tips on keeping your apartment cleaner for longer.
Stock up on essential supplies
Before you can maintain a clean apartment, you need to have the cleaning essentials. Here is a checklist of items to keep on hand when cleaning floors, surfaces, nooks, and crannies:
Make time each week to clean
Creating a set time each week to reset your apartment will greatly impact the state of your space. Here are the simple steps to hit in the following order:
- Organize belongings
- Wipe off counters
- Dust
- Vacuum floors
- Mop or Swiffer floors
It’s as simple as that! This is easy to accomplish each week, but there are many measures you can take to prevent clutter and dirtiness on an everyday basis.
Take your shoes off at the door
Whether it’s kids or family coming in, shoes bring in lots of dirt and germs. By simply asking your guests to remove their shoes at the door, you are instantly removing layers of dirt and marks on your floors. This reduces the amount of times you will need to clean your floors.
Commit to decluttering each night
At the end of each night, resetting your kitchen and living room will allow you to start the next day off on the right foot. Folding blankets and picking up clutter will reset the living room, while cleaning off surfaces after cooking and eating, doing the dishes, taking out the trash, and storing food will reset the kitchen. Waking up in a clean, organized space is the best way to start the morning!
Take care of your animals
Following the recommended grooming care if you have pets will result in a cleaner apartment and happy pets. Especially when shedding season comes around, be sure to keep brushes and a vacuum on hand! Click here to learn how to clean an apartment with a dog resident.
Do laundry frequently
Everyone has that space in the bedroom or closet where clothes get thrown and grow into an out-of-control pile. By staying on top of washing your clothes, sheets, blankets, and towels, you are keeping the clutter off of your floors and preventing germs from being spread around your space.
Donate regularly
When seasons change, it is the perfect time to go through all of your belongings to see what needs to stay and what should go. Donating regularly not only benefits charity but also clears up space in your apartment.
Taking these measures will keep your space clean and yourself healthy. Remember, it is always the best feeling to come back to a clean, clutter-free space!
