Tips for a Cleaner Apartment

Cleaning your apartment is likely not very high on your list of favorite things to do. However, regular cleaning is necessary to keep your living space looking its best. If you’re looking to minimize the time you spend cleaning and maximize the appeal of your home, check out the tips below to keep your apartment cleaner and reduce the need to dust, vacuum, and rinse.

Keep Dust and Dirt Outside

One of the most basic—and most effective—ways you can reduce the time you spend cleaning your apartment is to keep more dirt and dust outside. Place a high-quality doormat outside all entrances to catch dirt and dust from shoes as you enter. Maintaining a “no shoes” policy inside can further reduce the amount of dirt, dust, mud, and debris tracked inside by keeping it contained to your entryway. Providing ready shoe storage—such as a basket, shoe rack, or low bench—near your entryway will make enforcing this rule much easier.

Spray and Squeegee the Shower

Showers can often develop layers of soap scum, hard water deposits, and more during daily use. If you’re looking to keep the place where you clean off cleaner, purchase a bottle of eco-friendly shower spray and a small flexible rubber squeegee. Keep these tools on hand near your shower or tub and after every use, spray down the walls and squeegee any tiles or doors. Although this will take a few extra moments every time you bathe, cleaning your shower daily will save more time and elbow grease in the long run by avoiding the need to scrub buildup from your tiles every week.

Wash Your Rags Properly

When you do need to clean, starting with a clean rag can make a big difference. Wash your cleaning rags at least once a month, or more often if they look like they need it. Microfiber rags have become extremely popular for cleaning with their soft, no-scratch texture and ability to pick up dust in a single swipe. When you wash microfiber rags, however, make sure you don’t use fabric softener or dryer sheets. These chemicals can affect the rags’ ability to pick up dust and make cleaning much harder than necessary.

Groom Your Pet

If you own a pet, you likely know how pet hair seems to accumulate everywhere. While you can’t stop your pet from shedding, keeping him well groomed will help to reduce the amount of fur and dander in your apartment. Use a brush designed to groom pets, as these tools will better gather and remove loose fur than a brush designed for human hair. If possible, brush your pet outside to keep all the excess fur out of your apartment in the first place. If your pet has long hair and can benefit from seasonal trims, maintain these appointments for his comfort and yours.

With these simple tips, you’ll spend less time cleaning your Broomfield apartment and more time enjoying a sparkling clean space. Visit our website to learn more about the Alta Harvest Station luxury apartment community, located just off of the Boulder Turnpike with convenient access to Broomfield, Boulder, Denver, and more. We also invite you to click through our gallery, our list of amazing amenities, and check out the details about our local neighborhood online.