Joanna James
Apartments may seem easier to manage than a house, but if regular upkeep is neglected it can get equally cumbersome. To avoid such a state, keep some of these tips in mind to add to your cleaning routine.
Clutter can affect your physical and mental well-being. Unnecessary equipment, furniture, storage, clothes, papers, accessories etc. can cause disarray and hamper the use of space productively. Not to mention it can get disordered over time! A sense of airiness is vital for good ventilation and to prevent dust and dirt from accumulating. Get rid of, recycle or gift all irrelevant things in your living room, bedroom, bathrooms, kitchen space and cabinets. Scour through your storage closets, as this is where most of it ultimately tends to collect over the years.
A vacuum cleaner is excellent for apartments. Most apartments have room to room carpeting, draperies, and soft plush furniture. A vacuum cleaner of a reliable brand can lessen the time spent on cleaning drastically. Twice a week is ideal for your curtains, couches, carpets, and plush to prevent dust.
Bathrooms need to be mopped at least once a week. Keep a water swiper in your bathroom, and make sure to wipe it after every shower to keep the floors dry and clean. Plenty of carpeting and rugs can also ensure the bathroom stays dry. However, these need to be washed and aired weekly to prevent mildew and unpleasant odours from forming. Also, get a shower caddy to keep all the toiletries in one rack to prevent overcrowding the shower or bathtub ledge. It can get messy and could even lead to accidents by tripping.
Most apartment complexes have segregated waste disposal methods. Have rubbish paper baskets in each room to prevent clutter. If you have a lot of plants or want to start planting, invest in a compost bin designed for smaller living spaces. This way, you get rid of all your kitchen scraps and make your apartment green and attractive. Food items that are not suitable for the compost bin should be contained in a separate container and handed over during collection days. Try to get a waste bin with a tight seal to prevent offensive odours from circulating the kitchen space.
Make a rule not to eat away from the dining or kitchen table. Even though we are careful, minute drops of food can get left behind. Especially with kids, this can be hard to control. Food particles and stains thus get collected over time and invite dust mites and insects to start accumulating. This rule should apply to your bedroom as well. Apartments similar to a house requires good maintenance. The high-quality accessories, furniture and trimmings should be dusted and cleaned frequently. Having some rules will make the whole cleaning process less cumbersome, especially with a larger family.
Your living room can get filled up with a range of electronics that get used needs daily and can lead to falls. It can often mean a mass of disorganised wires and out-of-control strings of cord. Regulate such a mess by getting a wire organizer, or utilise a cord zipper to contain all cords into a tube to reduce the mess. If looking for a place in and around Battaramulla, apartments such as those in Prime Residencies are worth checking out.
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