Tips For Spring Cleaning Your Apartment

Springtime has always been known as a time to tidy up and perform a deep clean of your apartment. This is a great opportunity to declutter your home and get rid of accumulated grime and really get a great clean up of your apartment. It is imperative to remember when performing a deep clean of your apartment, you will most likely be dealing with cleaning chemicals like bleach for example when cleaning your bathroom and shower curtain. It is used to get rid of the build up of mold and grime, but as this is a chemical that you don’t want to get on your hands but can be used as an all purpose cleaner, so we recommend using rubber gloves for safety.

Let’s look at some spring cleaning tips and make a spring cleaning checklist to get your apartment sparkling clean.

Cleaning tips

1. The first item you want to start with when getting ready to perform a spring cleaning is to put together a spring cleaning checklist. This can include rooms that you plan on cleaning, like the Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen (even as deep as the Kitchen cabinets), and other rooms in your apartment. A cleaning list with an efficient to-do-list will assist you in getting a thorough deep clean, in a timely fashion.
2. Put together a list of cleaning supplies and cleaning products and purchase these if you don’t have them already. These can include paper towels, dish soap, baking soda, and other cleaning solutions.
3. This is the perfect time to get a spring cleaning routine together, set times to use your dishwasher, washing machine, this way you have a set way to get a good clean on your living space.
4. Getting a thorough cleaning services of your apartment will require a good vacuum. Make sure that prior to using the vacuum and after each use, you clean out the bag less portion of the vacuum if that is the kid your purchase. Now you could use it as a duster and cleaner to get rid of lint on comforters, pillow cases and linens, and get a top to bottom cleaning and removal of dirt and debris. This is one of the most important cleaning tools you can have.
5. Cleaning the Kitchen is one of the main aspects of a good spring cleaning. Make sure that you have a good microfiber cloth, soak it in hot water or warm water mixed with some baking soda and get to work on those Kitchen cabinets. It may be a good idea to empty out the cupboards first, clean inside the Kitchen cabinets, reorganize your items inside of them and then clean the outside.
6. When cleaning the kitchen, put on some rubber gloves soak your microfiber cloth in hot water and dip it into some bleach and get through every crevice on your countertop including the grout in your backsplash if you have one.
7. Perform a through cleaning of your oven or range and get rid of accumulated grease and grime. Most ovens have a self cleaning mode which makes accessibility to get a good deep clean that much easier.
8. As you may be transitioning from using your furnace to heat your home to your A/C condenser to cool your home. Well than this is the perfect time to check your equipment, replace any air filters as needed.
9. Now that you have your routine of cleaning, it’s time to put your washer to use. Have your linens, clothes, comforters and other items to wash ready to go.
10. Get clean windows to enhance the amount of natural light entering your apartment. Use a microfiber cloth with a glass cleaner spray made specifically for this endeavor, and you will have bright uplifting amount of clear light in your apartment. If you don’t use a proper glass cleaner, you run the risks of leaving streaks and not getting the full experience of clean windows.
11. Check to ensure that you have working smoke detectors and CO2 detectors in the proper places throughout your home. This is the perfect time to check the batteries on those fixtures if they aren’t hardwired and replace them with fresh batteries as needed. We cannot stress the importance for safety in your home by having working smoke detectors. There is a peace of mind when your head hits the pillow at night that you have good safety items protecting and ready to alert you of a problem in your home.
12. Try using a disposable duster like a Swiffer and go through all of your rooms and clean all the light fixtures. Get dust off ceiling fans so when you have people in a room with ceiling fans running they aren’t breathing in dust.
13. Check your expiration dates on your cleaning supplies. Make sure they aren’t past their expiration date, otherwise you will need new cleaning supplies. You don’t want to be using expired cleaning products.

Now that you have a good to-do-list with an efficient spring cleaning checklist, and spring cleaning tips, it’s time to explore cleaning supplies and products that will help you get that deep clean you want.

One of the nice things to do after a thorough spring cleaning is to set up diffusers in your rooms to give a nice relaxing aroma to your home. An item that will assist in this aspect is the Diffuser Basics Ultrasonic Intelligent Aroma Humidifier Large Dark Wood. This diffuser is powered by a USB cable and you can add different scents to the diffuser to set your mood. This is a solid purchase especially at it’s discounted price.

Another item to help with your spring cleaning is the Salav Commercial Full-Size Garment Steamer with Foot Pedals. Get ready to have your clothes, comforters and linens wrinkle free thanks to this steamer. Some of the wonderful features of this steamer include:

• There is a removable 3 liter water tank which gives you over 90 minutes of continuous steam. This is plenty of time to get through all of your clothing. Once steamed they are ready to be neatly hung up in your closet or folded into a drawer. This is a great way to start organizing your closet.
• With 1800 Watts of powerful continuous steam and easy to use foot petals this is a steamer that makes your job of getting a deep cleaning this spring so much easier.

Okay, so you have your spring cleaning checklist in hand, you have successfully taken care of your garments now its time to get a good vacuum cleaner to really get a through clean of your apartment. You can use these vacuum cleaners to get rid of accumulated dust on your carpets, floors, baseboards and overall cleaning of debris in your apartment.

The first vacuum cleaner we recommend is the Deco Home 220W Wet/Dry All-in-One Hard Floor Vacuum Cleaner with Charge Dock, Cordless. This is a very versatile vacuum allowing you to use it in a wet or dry environment. Let’s explore it’s features:

• Made for hard floor cleaning this vacuum is an all in one solution to get a deep clean of kitchens, bathrooms, foyers, laminate, sealed hardwood, tile, and even LVP. It will also get the dust out of hard to reach areas like tiny grout lines.
• There are three cleaning modes on this vacuum. Beginning with default setting of Automatic mode, which gives you an efficient and powerful suction couples with an optimal brush rotation for general apartment spring cleaning tasks. If you want a deeper clean then switch to Efficient mode. When the vacuum is set to Efficient you will see an increased level of power to the suction and enhanced water flow to the spin brush. If you need to use the vacuum in a wet environment like cleaning up a spill in the Kitchen, switch to Absorption mode.
• There is a Digital info display which will tell you things at a glance like your digital battery indicator, letting you know if the vacuum may need a charge. The LED charging ring will display a light letting you know while the vacuum is charging and when the charge is complete and the vacuum is ready to go.
• The self cleaning mode on the vacuum, cleans the roller brush while in the charging dock. So you get a nice clean while charging the vacuum.
• This bundle includes includes a spare roller brush, water tank scrubber, hair/string removal tool, and air filter, so you have all the tools you need to keep your vacuum running efficiently ensuring you get a deep clean throughout your apartment.

Need to relax and let some tech do the cleaning for you. Grab the iRobot Roomba i3+ Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum with Automatic Dirt Disposal. Let’s say your cleaning routine includes vacuuming on an off day from work, like over the weekend. Well sit back in your recliner, turn on the TV, relax and let this vacuum do the work for you. This vacuum comes stock full of amazing new technology to get your spring cleaning done in an efficient and easy manner.

• Let the vacuum clean up after you on it’s own while also cleaning itself after a thorough vacuuming with it’s included Automatic Dirt Disposal. This allows the i3+ vacuum to empty itself into a disposable bag that takes up to 60 days to fill. So you have plenty of time in between cleans to get rid of the disposable bag while letting the vacuum get a deep clean for lengthy periods of time.
• The upgraded 10X the Power-Lifting Suction coupled with Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes and an Edge-Sweeping Brush, which gives you the versatility to clean up hard items like pet hair, dirt and debris from any crevice in your apartment.
• Use the iRobot Home App to get a more efficient clean. Set schedules for cleaning via the app, and set alerts based off your needs for the vacuum. This app will also allow you to use your voice to control the vacuum. Via the app, use Google assistant or Alexa to allow for more control over your vacuum. So yo can sit back relax, tell the vacuum when to do and your spring cleaning is off and running.
• Do you have pets, like a dog that sheds incessantly? Fear not as the High-Efficiency filter traps 99% of cat and dog dander allergens. This will make it easier for guests in your home that may have allergies to non hypoallergenic animals.
• When the vacuum is running low on battery power it will charge and resume it’s cleaning from where it left off when the battery ran out. This makes spring cleaning so easy and efficient.
• The included Wi-Fi allows for great connectivity to the app and your home devices like Google Home and Alexa devices. Cleaning has never been easier.

Alright, we have tackled the vacuuming aspect of spring cleaning, now we can take a look at some great washers to clean your clothes, get them ready to be hung up and organized efficiently.

This first washer to check out is the Deco Gear Compact Twin Tub Washing Machine, Agitation Wash and Spin Dry, Portable Design. This compact and light weight washer is easy to move around. You can wash your clothes in one tub and use it’s twin tub to spin dry your items. What else can this washer provide to you to enhance your spring cleaning? Let’s explore:

• This washer is perfect for tight spaces and portable living arrangements like a trailer or RV. It will save you time and money versus a conventional washer.
• This washing machine uses a highly effective agitation wash technology, which result in safely shaking loose dirt and grime.
• The washing tub capacity is 4.5 pounds while the twin tub dryer can hold up to 3.5 pounds of clothing. This makes this washer very versatile, easy to use and get a lot of cleaning done with minimal amounts of soap or detergent.

Finally take a gander at this amazing washing machine the Deco Home Portable Washing Machine for Apartments, Dorms, 8.8 lb Capacity, 250W Power. This compact washer is great for for small spaces like your apartment. After all why go to the laundromat when you can get a good was at home.

• There is a powerful 250W motor which provides a strong deep clean of your clothes. Put in your detergent of choice and with the transparent lid, watch the entire washing process.
• With a large washing capacity of 8.8 pounds or 4.4 pounds of dry clothes, your washing process won’t take longer than 15 minutes.
• So, you have this portable washer, since it’s not stationary, how do you drain the water from the washing machine during the washing cycle? Thankfully attached to each unit is a flexible drainage hose. You can use this hose like you would on a stationary washing machine by extending or bending the hose to hang over your bathtub or sink for easy water drainage.
• Plug this washer into a typical home outlet for power and you are ready to go. There is no installation required.
• This washer also makes for a great alternative to using public washing machines. For example, imagine your child is heading off to college. Having this in their dorm room makes the transition to college that much easier and comfortable.

Time for some Spring Cleaning

So you have your spring cleaning checklist set, you have gotten the recommended cleaning supplies and cleaning products like the amazing vacuum cleaners we recommended. It is now the perfect time to get a deep clean of your apartment. Get the dust debris and grime out of those hard to reach crevices and get your living space spotless and ready for guests. Have a great spring and enjoy a clean and comfortable living space.