Renter’s Advice and Resources

Knowing how to clean hardwood floors can keep your apartment looking neat and fresh. Cleaning hardwood floors incorrectly can damage or discolor the floor, so be sure you know what you’re doing before attempting to clean your floors. Step 1: Identifying the Flooring Materials You may think that you can identify a floor’s material by […]

To clean your vertical blinds, the first step is to establish a routine of cleanliness. Although horizontal blinds are more prone to showing dust and dirt, vertical blinds will become plenty grimy if they aren’t cleaned regularly, so make sure you’re attending to them at least once a month. Especially if you’ve got an unnaturally […]

Getting rid of a smoke smell when you move into a new apartment, or after guests leave, is a top priority for any non-smoker. How to eliminate the cigarette smoke smell is the question. Here are some simple and effective methods to get rid of the smell. 1 – Clean With Vinegar Cigarette smoke seeps […]

Eliminating pet odors is a must for healthy apartment living. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on it, and doing it consistently will help you keep your security deposit when you move out. Here are 5 tips to help you get rid of those odors: 1. Train Your Pet The best way […]

Bathroom cleaning is especially important in an apartment because odors travel faster in small spaces. However, the apartment dweller is likely to be on a tight budget. Save money and clean your apartment bathroom thoroughly with these tips: 1 – Don’t Pay for Convenience A lot of harsh bathroom cleansers charge exorbitant prices for the […]

Refrigerator odors are easier to prevent than to remedy, mainly because a smell tends to linger even after its source has been removed. Not only are odors unpleasant to the nose, over time they can affect the way other food in your fridge tastes. Keep unfavorable refrigerator smells at bay by being proactive in keeping the appliance, […]

Save cash when it comes to cleaning your apartment by using baking soda instead of traditional commercial cleaners. This non-toxic, natural substance can be used to clean multiple surfaces in addition to making an effective freshener. It is an essential tool for inexpensive cleaning. Freshener and Cleanser Small boxes of baking soda in the refrigerator […]

Dog urine odor can ruin even the nicest of homes. In an apartment especially, the smell that comes with a dog pee stain travels fast. Just wiping and blotting the stain away is not enough to eliminate odors. Instead, you must completely remove the dog pee stain to get rid of the foul smell. Prevent […]

Pet odor removal is essential to keeping a clean, relaxing home with furry friends. Urine and feces stains are often the most obvious culprits when it comes to foul pet odors, but pets can leave behind fur, dander, dirt and other messes that make apartments smell less than fresh. Luckily, there are a number of […]