How to Clean Your Apartment With Two Chemical-Free Products

Clorox and Zep aren’t the only two products available on the market for cleaning. Instead try these two kitchen ingredients:

For sinks, wet the surface areas and sprinkle with baking soda, then use a toothbrush to scrub the area. You can also line the sink with paper towels soaked in white vinegar. Let sit for 20 minutes.

For garbage disposals pour a half cup of baking soda down the drain, followed by a cup of white vinegar. Pour boiling water down the drain, followed by two cups ice and one cup rock salt. Turn on the garbage disposal, then using a lime or lemon, and run it through the disposal as well.

For bathroom surfaces, mix baking soda and liquid soap in a bowl. Then dilute with water and vinegar. Combine the mixture before pouring the liquid into a spray bottle. Squirt the mixture across all surfaces and scrub with a nylon sponge. Rinse with water.

What Areas To Clean For Getting A Deposit Back

If you are moving soon, start planning on getting your deposit back. The key is to leave the unit as close to its original look as possible. Managers will not deduct your deposit for normal wear and tear, so your cleaning doesn’t have to be Cinderella like. Here are a few tips for getting your deposit back.

 

Stains: wall and carpet stains are not a part of normal wear and tear so be sure to clean those areas thoroughly.

 

Take your trash: Do not leave anything for your manager to throw away because apartment’s typically charge disposal fees. Check the balcony, garage and any other areas where you might be forgetting something.

 

Remove nails: a few small holes won’t get your deposit deducted but a lot of them will. Be sure to remove all nails, thumb tacks or anything else in the walls.