Household Cleaning Basics: Quick Tip #1

What better way to start off 2008 than having a fresh clean apartment? Whether you’re caring for a space that’s 2,000 square feet or 500, the fundamental reasons to keep it neat and clean are the same.

Why Keep a Clean Apartment

A good-looking apartment can bring pleasure to the eye and peace to the mind. It can also prevent health problems and save you money later on in life.

Household Cleaning and Your Health

A dirty apartment is more likely to cause illnesses and/or injuries than a clean apartment.

• Bacteria: Bacteria thrive wherever dirt and moisture are present. By keeping your house clean, you rob bacteria of the conditions they need to survive. You’re also reducing the likelihood of household bacteria making you or your family sick.
• Allergens: Household dust is a perfect home for dust mites, which can cause or aggravate allergies and asthma. Eliminating dust drastically reduces these and other household allergens. (We recommend the following product for reducing household allergens: Dyson Upright Vacuums)

Household Cleaning and Cost Savings

Whether you’re renting for 6 months or 12 months, keeping it clean can save you money in the long run

• If you rent a condo or townhouse: Protecting your floors, countertops, walls, and all other surfaces against damage reduces the amount of money you’ll will spend on regular maintenance and repairs. Additionally, when your lease expires you’ll be focused on moving out instead of fixing things, and you’re increasing the odds of getting 100% of your original deposit back from the owner.
• If you rent an apartment: Most landlords charge a cleaning fee based on the condition in which renters leave the apartment property. Keep an apartment cleans means you won’t have to spend as much time or money cleaning before you vacate. You also won’t have to pay your landlord an excessive cleaning fee.