When you
lived at home with your parents, you most likely did at least some light
cleaning. Still, nothing can prepare you for maintaining an entire apartment.
The situation only becomes more complicated if you live with roommates, as
you’ll need to ensure that everyone contributes their fair share. By having a
plan in place (that you all agree to stick to), you can ensure that your home
stays organized and clean.
1. Clean Up in the Moment
Mess always
starts with one neglected chore. If you notice that something needs cleaning,
do it as soon as possible. Of course, there will be times that a chore has to
wait, such as when you’re rushing to class or you arrive home late and are too
exhausted to do anything. However, these occasions need to be the exception.
Put things
away when you’re done with them, wash dishes right away when you’ve finished
eating (you can even wash some as you cook to make clearing up your meal
easier), and just strive to be tidy in general. Not only will this speed up how
much time it takes to clean, it could even help you avoid problems like pest
infestations, stains, and other damage — repairs for which will come out of
your security deposit.
2. Replace Cleaning Supplies
Immediately
You won’t be
able to clean if you run out of supplies. If you notice that a cleaning product
is running low, add it to your shopping list. Then, once you have everything
you need, store supplies in logical places. The last thing you want is to
become frustrated when you are unable to find the cleaning equipment you need.
3. Designate Different Areas for
Different Activities
Spreading
activities around your apartment is a great way to create mess. Prevent such
disorganization by always eating at the kitchen table, studying at your desk,
and relaxing on your couch. In particular, avoid using your bed for multiple
purposes. Otherwise, you’ll likely find random items strewn on the floor around
your bed.
Student apartments in Waterloo are a challenge to keep clean, as they have many common
areas and it can be difficult to determine who is responsible for what. For
this reason, a better option may be a room for rent in
Waterloo.
Off-campus housing like King Street Towers is especially ideal, as you are only
responsible for keeping your area of the suite clean and there is no need to
worry about maintenance.
