Whether you’re trying to freshen up your rental in Panama City, FL, or you’re cleaning to get your security deposit back – it’s important to know how to properly deep clean your apartment. To help get you started, we’ve reached out to cleaning experts to share their best tips and tricks that’ll help you get your apartment squeaky clean. Read on to see what they had to say.
1. Don’t forget about the top of your refrigerator
Renters don’t own appliances in their apartments but can be held liable for damage to them. This may cause renters to lose their deposit or be handed a fine upon leaving. One area that oftentimes gets overlooked by most home cleaners (and professionals) is the top of the refrigerator. During a deep cleaning, it’s important to first dust and then wipe the top of your fridge. If left unchecked, dust and grease can build up quickly on the top of the refrigerator and make their way down into the coils, causing the fridge to malfunction. – MaidxChange
2. Clean efficiently
The best way to knock out cleaning your apartment efficiently: top to bottom; left to right. This way you aren’t skipping areas and you can see your progress. – Platt Services LLC
3. Utilize white vinegar
For an eco-friendly deep clean, it’s amazing how many things you can clean with white vinegar. White vinegar is made from acetic acid which has been shown to provide both antibacterial and antiviral properties. From glass and stainless steel to porcelain surfaces, white vinegar will leave your home shiny and fresh. Avoid stone and wood surfaces as the acid can damage the finish. – Chiefaintrees
4. Use water, soap, and hydrogen peroxide to eliminate hard stains
Sometimes stains can get stuck in our furniture or carpet. You can remove easy stains using a solution of equal parts water, soap, and hydrogen peroxide. Pour the 3 elements into a plastic spray bottle, shake and spray the affected area. Scrub the area with a microfiber towel so it can absorb the solution. You’ll be happy to see that your stain has disappeared. – X-Act Care LLC
5. Make your shower door look new again
Try using a squeegee on your shower doors after each use to avoid hard water buildup. Hard water stains eventually etch into the glass permanently dulling the surface. You can use 4000 to 5000 grit sandpaper, typically used to polish car paint scratches, to easily remove those hard water stains and micro-abrasions making your shower door like new again. – LeBlanc Cleaning
6. Clean in circular patterns
When it comes to deep cleaning your apartment, details matter. In order to be efficient and make sure you don’t miss anything – start with one room and move in a circular pattern clockwise throughout your apartment. Take the same approach in each room – pick a corner to start in and work your way around the room clockwise; remember to also work from top to bottom (ex. ceiling fan blades first, baseboards and floors last). – Joy of Cleaning FL
7. Try eco-friendly cleaning products
As an eco-friendly small business – the environment is always on our minds. When setting up to deep clean, ditch the bleach and the harmful sprays with the pretty bottles and try the products from Grove Collaborative, or mix up your own (you can find some great whip-me-up’s online). Either way, you’re on your way to a better, earthier clean. – ProCleanings
Be the change for your family and incorporate natural cleaning products in your daily cleaning. This planet has given us everything, now it’s our turn to reciprocate. Think Green for your health and the health of the environment. – KisClean LLC
8. Clean top to bottom
Work from top to bottom: this is essential for deep cleaning. Effective especially for cleaning showers and tubs as gravity will pull the solution downward to cover the walls. Simply rinse and reapply. – Qualified Cleaning Service
9. Don’t get overwhelmed with harsh chemicals
Renters and homeowners alike get easily overwhelmed by all the harsh chemicals out there and often go out and purchase a ton of products that aren’t needed. They may think that these harsh chemicals are the way to go when in fact, you would be surprised at the effectiveness of Dawn Powerwash and vinegar on many different types of surfaces. We highly recommend these two products since they are versatile, budget-friendly, and environmentally friendly. – Not Your Own Cleaning
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