Spring is almost over and the one thing you have been avoiding is the one thing you must do before summer starts—spring clean your apartment. Getting a deep cleaning done at least once a year is a great way to keep your living area organized so you can get your deposit back at the end of your lease. Here are a few tips.

 

Appliances: dishwashers, ovens, and washing machines need a little bit of love over the course of the year. Most have self-cleaning options, if not, vinegar works great for cleaning various appliances in your house.

 

Dust in all the right places: most people dust on a daily basis, but most of us do not do “deep dusting” too often. Move the couch, tv and pretty much your entire apartment around to get a good dusty going. There can be a bit of buildup.

 

Pet fur: animal hair can be difficult to pick up. Try putting rubber gloves on and wet them a tiny bit, then run your hand over the pet hair area. The gloves will pick them right up.