4 Types of Mold That Can Grow in Apartments—and How to Get Rid of Them

July 5, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

As a first-time renter, one of the things you’ll most likely find in your apartment at some time is mold. While mold can be dangerous in some cases, if you take the proper steps to address it, you’ll be just fine. Read on below to learn about the four most common types of apartment mold…

Monthly Cleaning Schedule That WORKS

February 21, 2019 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

We know, we know. At the top (er, close to the top) of your New Year’s Resolutions each year is to lead a cleaner or tidier lifestyle. And the place to start? Your apartment, of course! Not sure exactly how? That’s where we step in – with a cleaning schedule that can really WORK for…

Making the Best of Your Community Laundry

January 24, 2019 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

One chore that is pretty much impossible to escape? Laundry! At one point or another, you’ll run out of clothes and will be forced to face the task. Having to use a shared laundry facility adds difficulty to a chore that many aren’t interested in in the first place. Whether your laundry room is within…

6 Step Guide to Closet Organization

July 7, 2018 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

The closet. An oasis, your own mini shopping mall, a place where you can reinvent yourself. Oftentimes these exciting purposes of closets get out-shadowed by mess and disorganization. Clothing can also hold a deeply personal bond which makes it even harder to organize and separate from. 1. Bring It All Out It will feel wrong to…

Staying on Top of Your Apartment Life with a Bullet Journal

September 3, 2017 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

After receiving a cute notebook from a friend, I was frustrated when I opened to see there were no lines. On the side of the notebook it said Bullet Grid, so I Googled it to try to figure it out and the internet came to life with incredible images. If you are anyone who enjoys color,…

30 Minutes or Less to a Tidy Apartment

June 23, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

A messy and unorganized apartment can happen before you know it – you leave a dirty towel on the bathroom floor, an empty water bottle on the coffee table, a bag full of trash in the kitchen, and that’s how it starts. But don’t fear. That pile of clothes, stack of dishes, and basket full of…

Wash or Toss: 6 Everyday Items You Are Probably Forgetting To Clean

November 10, 2015 | By Jennie AuthorMy First Apartment

Certain commonly used household items are often forgotten about when you do you weekly (or monthly) apartment cleaning. Think sponges, shower curtains, A/C filters. These items can get just as dirty and bacteria-ridden as your toilet, but are you cleaning them enough? Here is a quick guide on when to replace, wash or toss as…