Spring cleaning is that not-so-wonderful time of year when we grab a bucket of soap, roll up our sleeves, and scrub every nook and cranny we can find. It’s certainly not the most glamorous activity, but it can be one of the most necessary.
Getting started is often the biggest challenge, but these tips can make washing each tile worth your while:
Spring cleaning that’s limited to a room or two may be enticing, but it won’t have much effect. To get the most out of the job, focus on your entire apartment. Pay close attention to areas you might forget. Doorknobs, light switches, and cabinet handles can be some of the germiest, dirtiest places in your home. Remember, the devil is in the details, or in this case, the baseboards.
Some people want to ease into cleaning, dusting the ceiling fan or changing the sheets and then calling it a day. But scouring your apartment from top to bottom means you’ll need to do some heavy lifting. Consider starting with the strenuous stuff — pull out the stove so you can scrub your linoleum and haul those old boxes of books to your storage facility — before moving on to the less labor-intensive endeavors. Doing the opposite risks throwing in the cleaning towel before you’re done: you’re less likely to go all in when you’re all out of energy.
For some people, a tidy home is its own reward; for others, there’s nothing wrong with a dish or 20 in the sink. If you belong to the latter category, or on that end of the spectrum, look for motivation where you can. Spring cleaning makes it easier to keep your home sparkling going forward, it may reduce stress (as less clutter leads to more peace of mind), it gives you a chance to donate under-used items to charity, and it can make it easier to find the things you need. Of course, living in an apartment offers bonus motivation in the form of two words: security deposit.
Shampooing the carpet isn’t something a lot of apartment renters think to do; since it’s not your responsibility to replace the carpet, it can be hard to prioritize keeping it in good condition. But aside from the stain-free aesthetics, shampooing the carpet has all sorts of benefits, especially when it comes to health. It can remove bacteria, dust mites, and allergens, which is most important for people with allergies or asthma. Regular cleaning can also prevent mold from growing, otherwise known as the “worst roommate ever.”
There’s no shame in asking for help; if spring cleaning is not your cup of tea, you can always solicit the assistance of a professional company. Some people aren’t sure where to start with cleaning, while others hate it with a passion. When in doubt or full of pout, source it out.
Unless you’re channeling Monica from Friends, spring cleaning is probably not your favorite activity. But the sooner you get to work, the sooner you’ll get it over with.
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