6 Things You Need to Clean ASAP

November 19, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Unless you keep your apartment completely spotless at all times, these six places have probably been unattended (for whatever length of time…yikes!). Take a little time before the holiday entertaining season kicks in, to pay attention to some of these places you have neglected since moving in! 1. Baseboards Over time, your baseboards get nasty!…

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…

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…

Checklist for Prepping Your Apartment for Your Vacay

July 28, 2015 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

One of the best things about summer is having the time to get away from home on vacation. Whether you’re a beach, cabin, lake, or destination-lover, you probably still have a trip or two in your plans. But what happens to your apartment while you’re away? Here’s a quick and easy checklist-timeline to help you…

Save or Splurge: The Kitchen

July 19, 2015 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

One of the best parts (or worst, depending on your skillset) of moving into your own apartment is having free reign over your kitchen, meal plan, and cooking schedule. For those that love to cook, this freedom is thrilling! For those that don’t, it can be a bit daunting. Here’s a our list on what…

Reorganize & Cut Clutter After the Holidays

January 7, 2015 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

After the holidays, your apartment is probably a mess. I know ours is. From running around to different family to eating yourself into exhaustion, it’s easy to let your apartment go. But, now is the perfect time to get re-organized and ready for a fabulous New Year in your fabulous apartment! I have a huge…

7 Ways to Make Doing Laundry Faster and Easier

May 9, 2014 | By Contributors AuthorMy First Apartment

By Monica Ricci, Manilla.com Another weekend, another haul of laundry to the laundromat! I know just how you feel. During my single (and divorced) years, I rented in both apartment complexes and old homes, and they all had one thing in common: no dedicated laundry machines. Even my first condo was lacking an in-house laundry…

Complete Apartment Cleaning Checklist

October 15, 2013 | By Chloe AuthorMy First Apartment

Complete Apartment Cleaning Checklist by Chloe Mydlowski I view cleaning my apartment as a positive chore because it helps bring the space to an equilibrium of functionality and effectiveness. It is a simple task, and with a little organization, it can be done in a repeating manner that will never take up too much time,…

6 Steps to Get Your Apartment in Shape for the New Year

January 3, 2013 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

‘Tis the time to make resolutions. Here at My First Apartment we feel there has to be a better way to knock off one or two long-neglected chores around the apartment than by using the vague and quickly-forgotten resolutions traditionally associated with New Year’s – after all, the idea of “cleaning more often”, “making the…

Living with Shared Kitchen

August 17, 2010 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

Colleen from Washington, DC gives her tips for sharing a kitchen with a bunch of roommates. Our favorite, make your roommates take the dirty dishes to their room if they don’t want to wash them. Living with a Shared Kitchen Sharing a kitchen will always be a challenge. Use these four tips to make shared kitchen living…