It doesn't matter if you rent or own your apartment--going a year without cleaning under the fridge is unacceptable. So grab some rubber gloves and load up on the disinfectant. We’re going in for the deep clean.
Here are 13 gross things in your apartment you need to clean now.
DOORKNOBS
You’ve never cleaned yours, have you? (We’re not judging, we promise.) But think about it: so many hands, so many germs. Those handles are hotbeds. Disinfect every doorknob in your apartment with vinegar or a bleach solution once a week.
AIR CONDITIONER FILTER
Dirt and dust on the filter makes your air conditioner up to 15 percent less efficient--rinse it in the sink with a small amount of dishwashing liquid and scrub it with a sponge. Bam, good as new.
TRASH CANS
We don’t even want to think about how gross this thing is, but that’s exactly why you should start wiping it down with an antibacterial cleaner once a month. (Wear rubber gloves and you’ll be fine.)
Cleaning under the fridge, inside your trash cans and worrying about your kitchen sponge may not seem like necessary tasks, but they can make a big difference in your apartment. Not only will you feel satisfied after accomplishing these lesser-known cleaning tasks, you'll have peace of mind knowing how squeaky clean your apartment in Chico or Redding really is!