CLEANING TIPS FOR SMALL APARTMENTS

MAXIMIZING YOUR SPACE

Key Strategies:

• Use Vertical Space – Utilize wall storage and shelving

• Multi-Functional Furniture – Choose pieces that serve multiple purposes

• Smart Storage Solutions – Implement organizational systems

• Declutter Regularly – Remove unnecessary items

• Light & Bright Colors – Use lighter tones to create sense of openness

• Mirrors for Depth – Strategic mirror placement to expand visual space

Main message: Small apartments don’t need to feel cramped with creative layout and storage choices.

ESSENTIAL CLEANING HACKS FOR URBAN LIVING

9 Key Tips:

1. Use microfiber cloths

2. Clean from top to bottom

3. Use lemon to clean stainless steel

4. Baking soda for odors

5. Vinegar for glass surfaces

6. Organize as you go

7. Set a cleaning schedule

8. Tackle one room at a time

9. Don’t forget the details

Supporting Statistics: A clean home significantly reduces stress, increases happiness, and can lead to a 12% increase in focus and productivity.

ROOM-BY-ROOM CLEANING GUIDE

The Living Room

• Declutter surfaces (coffee tables, shelves)

• Dust furniture top to bottom

• Vacuum upholstery and floors

• Wipe down electronics and windowsills

The Kitchen

• Wipe down countertops daily

• Wash dishes after every meal

• Clean sink to prevent grime buildup

• Weekly: clean stovetop, microwave, mop floors

The Bathroom & Bedroom

• Bathroom: Regularly clean toilet, sink, shower; use squeegee on glass doors

• Bedroom: Make bed daily, dust surfaces, vacuum floors weekly