There’s nothing quite like the nervous adrenaline rush of finding out people are coming over soon and then glancing around your apartment to discover it’s an utter mess. A pile of dishes in the sink, clothes carelessly strewn across the floor, and — oh no, what’s that smell? Though only minutes remain before company arrives to judge you for your crimes against cleanliness — don’t panic! All hope is not lost; those remaining minutes grant you just enough time to get the apartment in presentable shape before anyone walks through the front door.
Follow these quick tips, presented by The Station Alafaya, to get your apartment spick-and-span with time to spare. Contact us today to schedule a tour of our apartments near UCF!
Dust Off Surfaces
Doing a bit of quick dusting can make a world of difference. There’s no need to get deep in every nook and cranny right now; instead, focus on the surfaces in the kitchen and living area, where guests would most likely spot any dust. Table-tops, kitchen counters, and any other surfaces where dust is visible is the priority here. Also, if there’s not a duster readily accessible, a simple hand towel will suffice.
Clear The Clutter
A living space with clear, open walkways and clutter-free rooms will naturally seem cleaner. Go to each room and identify any items that don’t belong there. If there’s time, put those items back where they belong. If there isn’t, then tuck them away in the nearest closet or drawer. Getting the clutter out of sight will suffice for now. Just remember where they’re hidden so that you can go back around and put everything away where it belongs once everyone leaves.
Vacuum Living Areas
If there’s enough time, whip out that vacuum and give the apartment’s main living areas a quick clean. There’s no need to vacuum those hard to reach places such as under the couch; instead, focus on the apartment’s most visible parts. The living room carpet, main walkways, and kitchen floor likely require the most attention, as they’re high-traffic spaces. Also, don’t worry about being thorough. Simply vacuum any apparent clumps of pet fur, dust, or dirt and leave the deep cleaning for later.
Tidy The Bathroom
Odds are a guest will enter the bathroom at some point, so take a few moments to get it in presentable shape. First things first, ensure there’s an adequate amount of toilet paper and hand soap available. Now, use some disinfectant and a toilet brush to clean out the interior of the bowl. After that, and if time permits, give the bathroom floor a quick mopping to really make the whole room sparkle. Also, drawing the shower’s curtains will make the room more presentable and save you time scrubbing it clean.
It’s All In The Details
Tacking on some final flourishes at the end of the quick cleaning session can really elevate the apartment’s presentability. Lighting a few candles, fluffing the couch cushions, making the bed, emptying the trash bin, and adding other small details such as these will tie the whole apartment together and transform that once dirty apartment into a space boasting a delightful atmosphere where any guest would be delighted to spend their time.