A good cleaning routine is a necessary of rental apartment living. A good pre move clean-up means an improved tenant reference which will greatly help you when looking for your next apartment for rent. As a bonus, tidying up would help you organize your move to your next rental apartment. Most importantly for you though, when living in a rental apartment, you want to make sure you get that deposit back. Here are some useful tips and tricks to keep you are cleaning routine up-to-date and effective:

To clean the tops of things in your kitchen, like your refrigerator or microwave

Use mineral oil and paper towels to wipe away that gross combination of oil and dust. Fridges and stoves can get pretty grimy with a combination of dust and aerated oil. After wiping with the mineral oil and paper towel, follow up with an all-purpose cleanser and your appliances will be shiny and smooth.

The kitchen sink

Stainless steel sinks should always be thoroughly rinsed after every use. That does not always happen though so, once in awhile, give your sink a good cleaning. Mild soap and a nylon sponge can be used for daily cleaning of a stainless steel sink. If spots are a problem with your sink, a clean cloth soaked in vinegar can help to remove these. Avoid using bleach, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, abrasive sponges and steel wool pads as these tend to damage the finish. Not good when living in a rental apartment.

Wetting the entire surface of the sink and liberally sprinkling baking soda onto the surface is the best way to deal with stubborn stains. Use a nylon scrubbing sponge to work the baking soda in and then rinse thoroughly.

Stubborn stains can be dealt with by using a commercial stainless steel cleaner and following the directions listed. Afterwards, rinse and dry the sink.

Tubs and Shower Stalls

As a general rule, you should clean your tub and shower once a week with an orange citrus based cleaner. Spray on and give it ten minutes to dissolve the dirt then wipe clean. Plastic shower curtains can be machine washed and hung to dry.

Wine Stain Removal Tips

Wine stains, especially red wine, can be removed if you follow the correct procedure. For clothing that can be laundered, mix a good liquid detergent such as Dawn half and half with hydrogen peroxide. These cleansers must be used together, and the mixture should be fresh. Gently pour over the stain and allow it to sit as a presoak. Use a clean towel between the stain and the back of the garment to avoid having the stain leech through. Launder following label instructions. Research shows that white wine will remove red wine stains. Hold the garment or tablecloth over the sink, and pour white wine on the red wine stain. It will disappear.

If wine stains get on carpeting, pour hydrogen peroxide on the stain. Allow to stand for a few minutes. With a spray bottle mixture of half water and half of a good carpet cleaning shampoo, such as Bissell Fiber Cleansing Formula, mist the stain, and blot dry with a clean white cloth. This will work well even on white carpeting.

Felix is an expert author and a web analyst. He analyzes Niagara Falls apartments for rent and suggesting as a good city to live. Brantford apartment rentals are also options to consider.

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Author Bio: Felix is an expert author and a web analyst. He analyzes Niagara Falls apartments for rent and suggesting as a good city to live. Brantford apartment rentals are also options to consider.

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