How (and How Often) to Deep Clean Your Fridge

March 31, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

When you see a fridge spill or identify a bad smell in your fridge, finding the culprit isn’t always easy. The good news is that you don’t have to find the source to eliminate it – deep-cleaning your fridge should do the trick. Below, learn how (and how often) you should deep clean your fridge.…

How to Identify (and Eliminate) That Bad Smell in Your Fridge

March 11, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Getting your refrigerator organized can feel like a challenge, and worse yet, you’ll sometimes discover that your fridge is emanating a rancid smell. However, sometimes locating the source of this foul odor can be tricky, and eliminating the odor might not be so easy. The problem is that if you leave this odor unattended, your…

Give Your Apartment a 2011 Check-Up

January 10, 2011 | By Alissa AuthorMy First Apartment

It’s time to give your apartment its annual check-up. Let me share a few apt tips that will be nearly 100% painless and totally worth-it! 1) Change the Batteries – In your smoke detector? Certainly. Also, think about the last time you changed them in your tv/dvd remote. At the very least, buy a pack…

Girl vs Rank, Disgusting Fridge

July 26, 2009 | By Alissa AuthorMy First Apartment

When I moved into my apartment, two roommates moved out and two(including me), moved in. As it was, one gal stayed on. I didn’t think too much about the fridge, as there were more important errands to run and, most importantly, a neighborhood to explore. Months passed. The roommate who moved in when I did…