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It's time to send those winter dust bunnies away because spring is almost here to stay! As the residents of our Lake Oswego, OR apartments are preparing for the warmer days ahead, we've compiled these spring-cleaning tips and tricks to make it a little easier.
Spring-Cleaning Tips & Tricks
Start with Your Closet
This is the perfect time to go through your closet and drawers to remove all the clothes you don't wear. if you haven't worn some of your winter gear in the past three months, put it in a pile to be donated. If some of the summer stuff you're pulling out isn't the right size, send it on its way to be donated, too.
Get rid of the clothes that haven't been worn, don't fit, or have seen better days. It's a great way to start the de-cluttering process while giving someone else the opportunity to enjoy the fabrics you've loved so much.
Clean Your Microwave
Microwaves easily fall under the radar where home cleaning is concerned. It doesn't take much for weird goo to build up into fortresses of crust and baked-on grime.
A simple way to make your microwave clean again? Cut a lemon or two in half. Squirt the juice into a coffee cup that's half-filled with water, then drop the rinds in as well. Microwave your lemony concoction for three minutes, then let it stand for five minutes without opening the door. The citric acid will break up the grease and soften the gross stuff inside, making it easy for you to wipe the interior clean.
Toss Old Condiments
You might be surprised at the amount of food accessories you've accumulated over the past few months. Spices, herbs, ketchup, salad dressings, and other food flavorings can quickly amass within your fridge and cupboards. Pull everything out and lay it on the line (or the counter, as the case may be). Condiments that have passed their expected life need to go in the trash. Duplicate items need to be paired together so you use the oldest one first. Stuff you're not sure why you bought it in the first place definitely gets dumpster duty.
Are you ready to start your spring season in style? Check out how our Kruseway Apartments are ready to welcome you home!
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Living in the Northwest means dealing with a fair number of rainy days. That gives residents of our Kruseway Commons apartments in Portland, OR, the chance to tackle those places typically skipped on a normal cleaning day. Here are some reminders of things you might have overlooked. Why not get them done while the rain pours down?
Tackle Your Garbage Disposal
You use it for everything from seafood to that old grease you don’t remember cooking anything in. Yet most people don’t think about taking the time to give their garbage disposal a good cleaning.
Garbage Disposal Cleaning Methods
- Pour in a mixture of baking soda and distilled vinegar
- Add cut-up lemons
- Pour in mild bleach while the disposal is running
- Use a wire brush on the inside
- Add a store-bought cleansing solution
Take the time to get rid of the gunk as well as that smell you’ve been trying to ignore. It’s a good idea to tackle this at least once a month, especially if you use your garbage disposal a lot.
Wipe Down Your Windows
You might be having difficulty looking outside at the rain through the grime built up on your windows. You can go ahead and clean the inside portion even if the rain prevents you from getting to the outside. Don’t forget to wipe away any dust from the windowsill.
Clean Your Coffee Maker
Your coffee maker takes care of you every morning by giving you a much-needed energy jolt. Use your downtime to return the favor by brewing a solution of water and vinegar to clean it. Follow that up with two cycles of water-only brewing to remove any leftover hints of vinegar.
Organize Your Pantry
If you find yourself blankly trying to remember when you bought the bag of powdered sugar you’re always moving out of the way, it’s time to clean out your pantry. Take the time to go through everything from front to back. Get rid of any rusty dented cans or torn packages regardless of the expiration date.
We want residents of our Portland, OR apartments to feel comfortable on even the worst weather days. Let us know how we can help by calling (844) 222-2681.
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