Renter’s Advice and Resources

Renter’s Advice and Resources

5 Essential Cleaning Supplies for Your First Apartment

Staff Writer

 · Aug 20, 2010

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When you settle into your first apartment, you may want to do an initial cleanup. With so many cleaning agents that all say the same thing, you might not know where to start. Below is a list of handy cleaning supplies to have have available, both for when you move in and down the road. […]

A self cleaning oven still requires you to clean it from time to time. While the companies making such ovens use this fact to state that you need to do very little to nothing to clean it, there is very little explanation of how a self-cleaning oven actually works. Below is an explanation of the […]

Staff Writer

 · Jul 22, 2010

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Hosting an apartment guest can be exciting and fun. However, sharing your home and making your guests feel comfortable requires you to make certain preparations. The following tips will assist you in making your apartment ready for visitors. Make It Neat Regardless of how you normally live, you should clean your apartment prior to your […]

Staff Writer

 · Jul 13, 2010

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Carpet care is necessary to prolong the life of your carpets, and to keep a healthy living environment. Carpets attract mold and dust mites, and you don’t want either living under the carpet layers. Dirty carpets are not what you want when friends and family come over to visit, as it will detract from your […]

Staff Writer

 · Jun 15, 2010

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Keeping your shower curtains mildew-free makes your bathroom more sanitary and saves you from having to replace the curtains every few months. Follow these easy tips to make your shower curtains last much longer: Clean Lightly After Every Use The most basic of tips for keeping your shower curtains mildew-free is to clean the shower […]

Staff Writer

 · Jun 8, 2010

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To clean a stove top, you either need to use some natural cleaners, such as baking soda or vinegar, or one of the commercial solutions, such as Easy-Off One Step Stove Top Cleaner or Fantastik. Any of the foregoing cleaners can help you make quick work out of what can be, in some cases, a […]

Staff Writer

 · May 27, 2010

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Knowing how to properly clean dog hair from common surfaces in your apartment will make living and entertaining in your apartment a more attractive prospect. Getting all of the hair—even the hair that blends in with the surface—is more difficult than simply sweeping or vacuuming away. Cleaning Hair on Hard Surfaces It’s easiest to clean […]

Staff Writer

 · May 14, 2010

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Apartment cleaning can be a chore especially since the previous occupants may not have taken very good care of the residence. While cleaning tile floors is not difficult, caring for the grout within the tiles can be frustrating and time consuming. The following tips will make the job easier. Don’t Skimp on the Brush Cleaning […]

Staff Writer

 · May 10, 2010

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