How to Clean Your Apartment

Dust, dirt and general disarray can really detract from the charm of your apartment. Don’t go weeks or even months with a filthy apartment, particularly if you expect guests, parents, friends or dates to grace your space.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Vacuum cleaner
• Paper towels
• All-purpose spray disinfectant and cleaner
• Mop or floor cleaner equipment
• Bathroom bleach

1. Clear your apartment of all clutter than may impede the cleaning process. Be sure all floor and other surfaces are freed up.

2. Begin cleaning your apartment by vacuuming all floor surfaces both hard and carpeted. Don’t forget to run the vacuum over the kitchen and bathroom tile.

3. Start with the difficult rooms, such as the kitchen or the bathroom. Once the floor tiles are free of dust, hair and crumbs, use a mop or other floor cleaner to scrub the surfaces. Start with the farthest parts of the room and make your way towards the door. Let dry.

4. Tackle porcelain sinks, tubs and toilets. Disinfect and use a bleach substance on sink or shower stains.

5. Use all-purpose cleaner to wipe off counters, bookshelves and tables in your main room, bedroom and hall. If you have wood surfaces, apply a spray or oil conditioner.

6. Clean mirrors and windows with spray cleaner and paper towers or cloth.

7. Return all objects to tables and counter tops only after you’ve allowed ample time for the surfaces to dry.

Tips & Warnings

• When cleaning the floors you may want to put on a pair of socks so that your feet don’t make smudge marks on the newly cleaned surfaces.

[Pantherfan17901]

on 6/30/2008 Very interesting and well documented.