Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Quick and Easy Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring is a season of rejuvenation and renewal. It’s also a great time of year to freshen up your Wahiawa apartment home. Cleaning and organizing your apartment will make it feel roomier, more welcoming, and highlight its many desirable interior features. Even if you don’t have a lot of time for cleaning this year, focusing on a few key areas of your apartment will ensure the entire interior gains new life this spring.

Start With the Sinks
Whether you’re cleaning the kitchen or the bathroom, start with the sink. A clean sink and faucet can improve the look of the entire room. Kitchen sinks especially can gather food debris that makes your kitchen smell like it needs to be cleaned, even when it’s spotless. Start with the drain—you can maintain healthy plumbing and clear up any slow drains using a combination of hot water, baking soda, and vinegar. First, pour a pot of boiling water down the drain. Follow with half a cup of baking soda and half a cup of vinegar. Let the solution sit for a few minutes, then flush it down the drain with another pot of boiling water. If you have a garbage disposal, toss a few citrus peels inside and run the disposal for a fresh-scented sink; alternatively, you can pour a little lemon juice down the drain for the same effect. Shine your faucets for additional sparkle that will make the entire room feel fresh and clean. 

Clear Up Clutter
Clutter can build up easily in your apartment, thwarting your attempts to keep it clean and organized. Even if you don’t have time to sort through all your clutter, use containers such as shoe boxes or plastic bins to keep it contained. Set aside a day in the future when you can go through the boxes and sort out items to keep or throw away. Mason jars, baskets, and other open or clear containers are an excellent way to keep small items grouped together within easy reach. Designate only one area of the coffee table, kitchen table, or other flat surface where you can stack mail, magazines, and notes to avoid letting the mess spread. Purchasing a small magazine rack or mail holder can also help you keep paper clutter organized.  Hooks and over-the-door organizers are other great ways to get clutter off floors or tables by storing it in the vertical space in your apartment.

Beautify the Bedroom
Your bedroom is another important space on which you should focus during your spring cleaning. Change your bedclothes for a fresh new look, which can revitalize the entire bedroom. Dust the room thoroughly for easier breathing at night—don’t forget areas such as ceiling fan blades, lamp bases, and headboards. Continue your cleaning spree into the master bathroom by changing out your bath towels as well. If you have a bath mat, now is a great time to wash it. Clean your bathroom mirror with a solution of one part vinegar and one part water using a coffee filter or microfiber cloth to eliminate streaks on the glass. A clean, shiny mirror will reflect more light, making your master bathroom feel larger and more inviting.


Get ready to enjoy a beautiful Hawaiian spring season in your Palms of Kilani apartment home near Ewa Beach. We are now leasing two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments with modern amenities, ample storage, and plenty of outdoor community space. Click through our website or contact us online to learn more about the benefits of making your home at Palms of Kilani.  

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