Joanna James
Some people find cleaning therapeutic, others see it as a hurdle. Whichever group you belong to, here are a few apartment cleaning tips you will find useful.
Your cleaning essentials will depend on your likes and dislikes, If you are someone who thinks using too many chemicals is harmful to the environment and self, then you can go for eco-friendly cleaning products that stick to natural ingredients. The main items you will need are, an all-purpose cleaner, tea tree oil, cleaning cloth, gloves, scrubber, broom, mop, microfibre cloth, sponges and toilet brush. You will not be using all these items in one place, some are specific for different parts or rooms of the house. Some apartments come with a separate storage room in the house for you to keep all this away when not in use. When you are looking for apartments to buy in Colombo from real estate brands like TRI-ZEN, make sure you ask if this is included in your house.
You can begin cleaning the main part of the house where you rest and relax by dusting the furniture, decoration frames, pictures, ceiling fan and the areas around the windows. People tend to forget to clean the ceiling and the ceiling fan in a room. But this is vital as having dust in your fan will be distributed when the fan is on and might make you sick. Wash your sheets and make your bed, pick up any clothes that are on the ground or on any other furniture. Put them away or put them in the laundry basket. Make sure you collect all the trash that is laying around. And then begin vacuuming the floor. When you do vacuum the room, also vacuum under your bed because the dust here can build up pretty fast.
Again, begin by dusting the television, the TV console stands, coffee table, sofas, and any other furniture you have in the living room. Clear all the areas and wipe down the surfaces. Once you are done, dusting, vacuum items of furniture like soft couches and chairs, if you have that kind of attachment in your vacuum cleaner. After that, sweep and do the floors. Clean the windows and window attachments, if you have blinds, make sure you clean every flap separately. Also, don't forget about window screens. Then, throw away the trash and put everything back in its place.
The kitchen is a part of the house that is used every day, all day. This makes it one of the most dirt-attracting places. When you are beginning to clean the kitchen, start by wiping the kitchen cabinets on the inside and outside, probably with a microfiber cloth, soaked in vinegar and water. Then wash all the dishes and clear the dishwasher. Wipe down stovetops, countertops and any other kitchen appliances you have along with the fridge. Go through your fridge and throw out the old and expired food. Clean that area up. Then sweep the floors and make sure to get all the corners and looks
Use a solution mixed with dettol or any other sanitising agent, and wash and wipe clean all taps, sinks and tubs, if any. Scrub and brush the closet and floor, along with the crevices in the tiles and walls.
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