The Best Way to Clean Your Apartment

Keeping Your Gainesville Apartment Clean

Ideally, everyone wants to get their security deposit back in full when they move out of their Gainesville student living. In order for this to happen, you must be willing to maintain your apartment throughout the year and thoroughly clean it before you leave, but that is what roommates are for! Divide up the work evenly so that you do not have to feel all of the responsibility alone. Have each person clean the room they spend the most time in or randomly assign each person a couple common areas. Before you begin, make sure you acquire the necessary supplies such as paper towels, Scrubbing Bubbles, Mr. Clean Magic Erasers, Windex, Endust, scrub brush, vacuum, broom, wet wipes, Lysol and S.O.S. Steel Wool Sponges.

Kitchen

The kitchen may be the most difficult room in your house because you use it everyday and cooking can leave a variety of food particles and liquids behind that can be difficult to remove. Begin by using wet wipes to clean every surface in your student apartments in Gainesville, FL including the interior and exterior of cabinets, counter tops and the inside of the freezer and refrigerator. Steel Wool Sponges will be particularly helpful in your kitchen for removing buildup on your stove, drip pans or inside your oven. Finish up by using lysol to clean the sink and faucet.

Living Room

If you live in furnished Gainesville apartments, you will want to vacuum the cushions of your sofa and underneath them. You will be surprised at how much debris falls between the cracks and will need to be removed. Use paper towels and Endust to dust off all surfaces including ceiling fan blades, coffee tables and air conditioning vents. Window blinds can also get quite dirty so wet a paper towel and carefully wipe them down. Once you have cleaned all surfaces, you will want to move on to the flooring. Your method of cleaning will depend on the type of floor you have. If you have carpet, you will want to vacuum and spot clean any stains you find. However, if you have tile or hardwood floors, you will want to sweep and mop. Your goal is to make the flooring look as new as possible. Use Magic Erasers on walls and baseboard to remove any stains or scuff marks.

Bathroom

Let’s face it, no one wants to clean the bathroom but someone has to do it. It may not be fun, but it is necessary. Apply Lysol and Scrubbing Bubbles to clean the toilet, sink, countertop and shower. If needed, use the scrub brush to remove any stubborn buildup of mildew, soap scum or dirt. Next, use paper towels and Windex to remove any streaks or toothpaste from your bathroom mirror. Finally, you will need to clean the floor. Begin by sweeping and then mopping. Do not be afraid to grab an old sponge and scrub sections that are not usually cleaned in your UF housing if necessary. Make sure you clean hard to reach areas such as behind the toilet thoroughly.

Bedroom

The bedroom is similar to other rooms you have already conquered. Dust any surfaces you have in your bedroom including provided furniture, ceiling fans, vents, window blinds and window sills. Then move on to your flooring. Vacuum or sweep depending on the flooring you have. You want to remove any sign that you ever lived in your UF student apartments. If you had put any holes in your walls, you will want to spackle them and paint over it.

Cleaning Your Student Apartment Before You Move

The key to cleaning your apartment is to not wait until the week before you move. This should be a task that you regularly complete. Not only will it keep your student housing near UF fresh for all visitors, but it will prevent grime from building up and making it impossible to clean thoroughly when you move out. Take your time and complete each room before you move on. If you follow these simple rules, you will be much more likely to receive your security deposit back in full.

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