How Often Should You Clean Each Room in Your First Apartment?

August 11, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

It’s important to develop a good cleaning schedule when moving into your first apartment, but how often do you need to clean each room? Read on below to find out how often you should clean your bedroom, bathroom, and everywhere else, and what common tasks you should make sure to take care of. Bedroom Since…

How to Create a Cleaning Schedule

January 7, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Keeping your first apartment clean can seem like a serious hassle – things just pile up! If you do your basic cleaning tasks consistently, however, the mess won’t get too overwhelming. If you want to know how to create and stick to a cleaning schedule, keep on reading. List all your tasks The first step…

How to Find Roommates During COVID-19

January 8, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of apartment life, such as moving and possibly living with a sick roommate. The pandemic can also make finding new roommates more difficult because you’ll have to navigate COVID-19 safety precautions while apartment hunting, and you’ll have to choose a roommate who will do the same. And you’ll…

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…

How to Find Time to Clean the Apartment

May 18, 2016 | By Sammie AuthorMy First Apartment

Everyone likes a clean home. Not everyone likes to clean. Not everyone seems to have the time to clean. Whether or not you enjoy the process, keeping your place clean is necessary. Its better for both your physical and mental health I am a clean freak. When the place isn’t clean, my stress levels are…

Apartment Housekeeping Plan

August 9, 2014 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

In an apartment of your own, housekeeping can be a free-for-all. No parents or responsible adults to empty the dishwasher, vacuum the living room and remind (nag) you to clean your room. What does that mean for us? Time to step up! Luckily for me (and my boyfriend-roommate, Matt), I am a bit of a neat…