Welcome to Adulting 101: Keeping Your Space Clean(ish) 🧼✨
Living with roommates can be an epic adventure, but let’s be real – nobody wants to live in a disaster zone. This guide is your survival manual for keeping your apartment clean without turning into a clean freak or spending all your free time scrubbing.
The Roommate Cleaning Hack 🤝
Pro tip: Make cleaning a team sport!
- Create a cleaning schedule together
- Divide and conquer chores
- Make it fun with a cleaning playlist or some friendly competition
- Reward yourselves with pizza or a movie night after a good clean
Quick Cleaning Zones Breakdown
Kitchen: Your Culinary Crime Scene 🍳
- Wipe down surfaces immediately after cooking
- Clean the stove top after each use
- Give your cooker hood’s grease filter some love monthly
- Pro Student Hack: Keep cleaning wipes nearby for quick surface clean-ups
Fridge: The Cold Storage of Forgotten Experiments 🧊
- Annual defrost mission (set a phone reminder!)
- Check for mysterious leftovers every week
- Wipe down shelves regularly
- Tip: Use clear containers to actually see what food you have
Floors – The Foundation of a Clean Home 🧹
- Vacuum or sweep weekly
- Follow up with a light damp mop
- Quick tip for laminate floors: Less water = longer-lasting floors!
Bathroom – Prevent the Gross 🚿
- Open the bathroom door after showering to prevent mold
- Quick daily wipe-down prevents major cleaning marathons
- Clean the floor drain monthly (bye-bye, hair monsters)
- Keep a squeegee in the shower for quick wall wipes
Ventilation – Fresh Air is Key!
- Gently clean air vents with a cloth-wrapped knife
- No need to remove parts – just keep the visible areas clean
- Good airflow = healthier living space
Windows: Let There Be Light! ☀️
- Pro move: Clean windows on a cloudy day
- Use microfiber cloths for streak-free shine
- Don’t forget curtains and frames
Be Earth-Friendly! 🌍
Sort your waste like you’re saving the planet (because you are!):
- Bio waste
- Tetrapacks
- Packaging
- Cardboard
- Glass
- Metals
- Batteries
- Fluorescent lamps
Extra Finnish Recycling Hack 🫰🏽
Recycle your glass and plastic bottles at the grocery store and get some cash back. Future you will thank current you!
Basic Cleaning Kit Essentials
Your cleaning arsenal doesn’t need to be expensive:
- Dishwashing brush
- Cleaning cloths
- Harsh sponge
- Window wiper
- All-purpose detergent
- Broom and dustpan
- Vacuum cleaner
Bonus Motivation: Why Bother Cleaning?
- Reduces stress
- Improves mental health
- Makes your space Instagram-worthy
- Impresses potential date/friends who visit
- Helps you get your full deposit back!
Remember: A little effort goes a long way. You don’t need to be perfect, just consistent! 💪
Moving Out? 👋
Help the next tenant start their journey in a clean space! A well-maintained apartment means:
- No extra cleaning charges (minimum 50 €)
- Full deposit refund
- Good karma! 😊
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