Nine Cleaning Tips You Need To Hear

September 14, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Cleaning needs to be practiced, not just for efficiency and effectiveness, but because it always needs to be done. After all, dirt and dust inevitably pile up, and you can’t stop that. But that doesn’t make cleaning a joy. Fret not, though: With these nine cleaning tips, you’ll have no problem getting the job done.…

How to Clean Your Sink and Toilet

July 16, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Everyone loves a clean bathroom, but not everyone loves actually cleaning their bathroom. Not that a thorough cleaning has to be difficult or laborious – if you start your bathroom cleaning routine with your sink and toilet, you can quickly complete the first steps toward achieving the clean bathroom you’re seeking. How to clean your…

Boost Your Weekday Motivation

May 30, 2019 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Keeping up with your apartment could easily be a part-time job! From meal prep and cooking to cleaning and laundry to paying bills… there’s a lot that goes into renting your first place… especially when your sofa and bed are oh-so-comfy and you have the latest Netflix special to catch up on!! But instead of…

4 Things to Clean that Make a Big Difference

February 24, 2018 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

There are so many things in your apartment to clean, it’s no surprise that some things get overlooked. But there are a few things that you should never forget, because they make a huge impact on your living space. Here’s a list of four things that are particularly important to remember. Inside the microwave This…

Things My Boyfriend Never Washed: Part 2

January 27, 2018 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

I wrote before about my horror at discovering how little my boyfriend and his roommate knew about cleaning (and the instructions I gave them regarding how to remedy these issues). When I visited him in his new apartment, I had high hopes that I would see some of my advice being utilized. And yes, he…

Things My Boyfriend Never Washed

November 4, 2017 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

When I visited my long-distance boyfriend’s apartment for the first time, I discovered that the organized persona he put on in front of me was just that. He and his roommate were unaware of some of the most basic housekeeping necessities. Like washing things. Please, learn from their mistakes! The dish towel There was a…

Move-Out Cleaning Checklist

September 29, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving out of your apartment can be a stressful time! Add the drama of not understanding how or what to leave squeaky clean in your old place and many of us end up feeling overwhelmed and anxious about the move. Almost every apartment complex or landlord will require the apartment be left as clean as…

How to Keep Your Apartment Clean(ish): Tips for Slobs

August 24, 2017 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

I am a slob. I’ll admit it. It’s not something I’m proud of, but it’s something that I’ve come to accept about myself. That being said, I do not enjoy living in a pigsty! Through much trial and error, I’ve discovered a few cleaning tips for slobs that combat my slovenly ways. The Doorway Rule…

Should You Hire a Professional Cleaner?

June 29, 2017 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

As a first-time renter, you’ve just started your career and you’re on your own for the first time. You often don’t have a lot of money and you’re just learning how to seriously follow a budget. A cleaning service is for the wealthy, for those older than you, totally unnecessary. Right? Mostly, yes. But there…

How To Be A Great Apartment Host

June 10, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

There are a few tried and true methods to being a great apartment host when you have friends join you in your apartment. Check out these quick and easy tips to ensure your friends have a great experience in your apartment and love to visit you! Prep and clean up No one wants to spend…