Whether you’re moving out for the first time, settling into a new place, or just trying to fit everything into your busy schedule, staying on top of cleaning your apartment can be difficult. While you’ll likely have your own process, one of the biggest challenges is knowing just how often you need to clean everything—when should you clean your shower? What about the oven or fridge? How many times a week should you be vacuuming?

Keeping a clean apartment can help reduce stress, but what about when keeping it clean is causing the stress in the first place? At CLV Group, we know that a clutter-free and sparkling space can mean a more welcoming, comfortable home. In this post, we explore tips to help you keep your apartments effortlessly clean.

Cleaning Routine Guidelines

Our guidelines are just that—guidelines. These tips can help you understand how often things should be cleaned, on average. You may find that you need to do the laundry once every other week instead of every week or that you need to vacuum more often because your pets shed and leave behind wisps for fur. Whatever cleaning routine you settle into, our tips can ensure all your bases are covered.

Every Day

• Wipe down the countertops
• Wipe down the kitchen sink
• Sweep the floors
• Take out the trash

Once a Week

• Wipe down appliances
• Scrub the toilets, tubs, showers and sinks
• Clean the mirrors
• Dust furniture and shelving
• Change the bed linens
• Do the laundry
• Vacuum carpets, rugs and upholstery
• Mop the floors

Once a Month

• Clean the inside of the microwave and oven
• Clean the kitchen and bathroom cabinets
• Wipe down the inside of medicine cabinets
• Scrub the tile grout
• Wipe down doorknobs, switch plates and lamps
• Vacuum the baseboards and heating/cooling vents
• Disinfect the garbage cans

Once a Season

• Clean and check the pantry for expired items
• Air out rooms and drapes
• Clean throw pillows and blankets
• Sort through closets to clean/donate/repair items
• Clean and check the fridge for expired items
• Wash the windows

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