From starting a new calendar to developing healthy new habits through personal resolutions, New Year’s is a time that’s all about fresh starts. One fantastic way to give yourself a fresh start in this new year is by deep-cleaning your apartment. Ring in the new year with a sparkly clean apartment by using these six deep cleaning tips from the folks at Contemporary Management Concepts, LLLP!
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The first, and arguably most important, step in the deep-cleaning process is gathering all the necessary materials and supplies. Start by taking stock of all the cleaning supplies you’ve already got, then make a list of the supplies you’ll need to thoroughly dust, scrub, disinfect, and freshen up your apartment. Some helpful supplies to have when doing a deep clean include:
The last thing you want is to have to make a supply run in the middle of cleaning your apartment, so make sure you stock up beforehand.
There’s no better time to clear out unnecessary clutter than around the new year! Plus, reducing clutter around your home will make thoroughly cleaning your apartment much easier. Spend some time before cleaning simply walking around your apartment, checking each room, and looking through drawers for any old or inessential items you can donate or toss out. Decluttering your apartment will help your home feel refreshed, spacious, and clean.
Unwanted odors have a nasty way of lingering around homes. Fortunately, a blast of fresh air can help clear out persistent odors. With that in mind, if it’s been a while since you last deep-cleaned your apartment, consider opening some windows and doors to let some fresh air in while you clean. The outdoor air will leave your apartment smelling fresh by eliminating stale air.
The most efficient and effective way to approach cleaning each room is by working from top to bottom. Start with ceilings, light fixtures, and walls, then windows, tables, baseboards, and floors. This approach to cleaning will ensure that dust, dirt, and debris are pushed off of higher surfaces and will be caught when you clean the baseboards and floor.
Rather than just vacuuming around your furniture, move your furniture out of the way so you can vacuum up all of the dirt and dust hiding underneath. While you might not be able to move any bulky or heavy beds out of the way, couches, chairs, cabinets, and tables should be easy enough to slide to the side so you can quickly underneath them. Just remember to be careful, and ask for help, while moving furniture so you don’t scratch your walls or floors.
There are many household items, such as throw rugs, cushions, and pet beds, that are difficult to vacuum and can’t be thrown in the washer. Fortunately, there’s a simple way to clean items that are difficult to vacuum: just bring them outside and shake them off. Taking items outdoors will allow you to get all the dirt, dust, and pet dander off of them without knocking it onto your floor.