{"id":8357,"date":"2019-07-07T09:29:45","date_gmt":"2019-07-07T14:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/annarborapartments.net\/?p=8357"},"modified":"2019-08-01T09:36:45","modified_gmt":"2019-08-01T14:36:45","slug":"5-quick-simple-apartment-cleaning-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/annarborapartments.net\/5-quick-simple-apartment-cleaning-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Quick &#038; Simple Apartment Cleaning Hacks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8358&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]No matter how organized you are, your apartment chores probably get out of hand. There are tons of websites with organizing and cleaning hacks. Visit a few and remember to find what works best for your family. Check out these 5 quick and simple apartment cleaning hacks to add to your housekeeping arsenal.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>As You Go<\/em> Strategy <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An <em>as you go<\/em> strategy won\u2019t work all the time, of course, but it\u2019ll go a long way toward keeping the mess minimal. If you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/ShowTopic-g29556-i727-k1352064-Possible_move_to_Ann_Arbor_What_s_life_like_there-Ann_Arbor_Michigan.html\">live in Ann Arbor<\/a> and your apartment is arranged and organized, you\u2019ve just about won the battle.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re done studying, for example, put all your academic materials back in their respective cubby holes and\/or drawers. An <em>as you go<\/em> strategy is simple and saves time in the long run. This strategy will work well for every room in your apartment. The kitchen is usually last on the list, but a great place to start. Below are some routine rule examples.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Throw away trash and food containers while you cook.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t leave spices and condiments on the counter.<\/li>\n<li>Return leftover cold ingredients to the refrigerator.<\/li>\n<li>Rinse your mixing bowls and prep containers as you use them.<\/li>\n<li>Wash your dinner dishes as soon as the meal is done.<\/li>\n<li>If there\u2019s no time to wash at least rinse them in hot water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get into the habit of putting everything away once you\u2019ve finished with it. Don\u2019t leave clutter lying around. Read a few tips on how to <a href=\"https:\/\/annarborapartments.net\/re-purpose-items-decorate-andor-organize-apartment\/\">repurpose items<\/a> to redecorate your home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Odor Elimination<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Odors can quickly build up, especially in a tiny space. Wiping down surfaces at least once a week helps quite a bit. Keep in mind that cloth items absorb and trap odors. Plan to tackle these tasks once a month or even every week.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take your curtains down and wash them.<\/li>\n<li>Wash your bed linen regularly.<\/li>\n<li>Steam clean your carpets monthly.<\/li>\n<li>Open your windows to allow air to carry out stale odors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5 Quick Cleaning Hacks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you routinely complete the tasks above the rest is quick and simple.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Spray bath tiles with equal parts of vinegar and water every time someone takes a shower. Make it a family rule.<\/li>\n<li>Use a foot pumice stone to remove tough stains on your toilet. Scrub a tiny section first to evaluate any dame it may cause.<\/li>\n<li>Run items such as mouth rinse cups, soap dishes, dispensers, and toothbrush holders through your dishwasher while you clean the bathroom.<\/li>\n<li>Use a vinegar, or lemon juice, and water solution to wipe down your microwave, refrigerator, and kitchen cabinets.<\/li>\n<li>Use personal or baby wipes to remove light stains on upholstery and couches. This works great for upholstered, dining room chairs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>There are all sorts of cleaning hacks for just about everything imaginable. Try finding some webpages with tips you like and print them. Go through each list and try them out. If you like one, add it to a cleaning hack master list. Review this article for more <a href=\"https:\/\/annarborapartments.net\/streamline-apartment-cleaning\/\">cleaning tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Cited Sources:<\/p>\n<p>1: <a href=\"https:\/\/annarborapartments.net\/re-purpose-items-decorate-andor-organize-apartment\/\">https:\/\/annarborapartments.net\/re-purpose-items-decorate-andor-organize-apartment\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2: <a href=\"https:\/\/annarborapartments.net\/streamline-apartment-cleaning\/\">https:\/\/annarborapartments.net\/streamline-apartment-cleaning\/<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8358&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]No matter how organized you are, your apartment chores probably get out of hand. There are tons of websites with organizing and cleaning hacks. Visit a few and remember to find what works best for your family. Check out these 5 quick and simple apartment cleaning hacks to add to your housekeeping arsenal. As You Go Strategy An as you go strategy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8358,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8357","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.0 (Yoast SEO v27.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>5 Quick &amp; Simple Apartment Cleaning Hacks &#8211; Ann Arbor Apartments<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Check out these 5 quick and simple apartment cleaning hacks to add to your housekeeping arsenal and find what works best for your family.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/annarborapartments.net\/5-quick-simple-apartment-cleaning-hacks\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"5 Quick &amp; 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