Tips For Keeping Your Student Housing Clean

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Tips for Keeping Your Student Housing Clean
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• When you lived at home with your parents, you
  most likely did at least some light cleaning.
  Still, nothing can prepare you for maintaining an
  entire apartment. The situation only becomes more
  complicated if you live with roommates, as youll
  need to ensure that everyone contributes their
  fair share. By having a plan in place (that you
  all agree to stick to), you can ensure that your
  home stays organized and clean.

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1. Clean Up in the Moment

• Mess always starts with one neglected chore. If
  you notice that something needs cleaning, do it
  as soon as possible. Of course, there will be
  times that a chore has to wait, such as when
  youre rushing to class or you arrive home late
  and are too exhausted to do anything. However,
  these occasions need to be the exception.

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• Put things away when youre done with them, wash
  dishes right away when youve finished eating
  (you can even wash some as you cook to make
  clearing up your meal easier), and just strive to
  be tidy in general. Not only will this speed up
  how much time it takes to clean, it could even
  help you avoid problems like pest infestations,
  stains, and other damage repairs for which will
  come out of your security deposit.

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2. Replace Cleaning Supplies Immediately

• You wont be able to clean if you run out of
  supplies. If you notice that a cleaning product
  is running low, add it to your shopping list.
  Then, once you have everything you need, store
  supplies in logical places. The last thing you
  want is to become frustrated when you are unable
  to find the cleaning equipment you need.

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3. Designate Different Areas for Different
Activities

• Spreading activities around your apartment is a
  great way to create mess. Prevent such
  disorganization by always eating at the kitchen
  table, studying at your desk, and relaxing on
  your couch. In particular, avoid using your bed
  for multiple purposes. Otherwise, youll likely
  find random items strewn on the floor around your
  bed.

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• Student apartments in Waterloo are a challenge
  to keep clean, as they have many common areas and
  it can be difficult to determine who is
  responsible for what. For this reason, a better
  option may be a room for rent in Waterloo.
  Off-campus housing like King Street Towers is
  especially ideal, as you are only responsible for
  keeping your area of the suite clean and there is
  no need to worry about maintenance.