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The Ultimate Apartment Cleaning Checklist For Westfield

June 17, 2022
Spacious kitchen located at Verge Luxury Flats.

Whether it’s time for spring cleaning or your Westfield apartment simply looks grubby, a good cleaning can have it looking its best again. It’s not difficult to get overwhelmed when trying to do more than you should at one time. In an attempt to make tidying up your unit less of a challenge, we’ve devised an apartment cleaning checklist for Westfield Residents.

Your Westfield Apartment Cleaning Checklist For Every Room

Complete these chores in each area of your unit before tackling rooms individually to optimize your time. Utilize this apartment cleaning checklist for Westfield to track your progress.

  • Eliminate clutter.
  • Use an extendable duster for ceiling corners.
  • Dust places where dust settles like the top of door frames.
  • Wipe down all interior walls and baseboards.
  • Remove grime from windows with glass cleaner and a cloth.
  • Wipe down, wash, or shake out window products like blinds, shades, and curtains.
  • Use disinfecting wipes for doorknobs and high-touch areas.
  • Vacuum or mop floors and address scuff marks and stains.
  • Before you put away your duster, get the slats and all other areas of your apartment’s ceiling fans.
  • Take your trash out.

Living Room Cleaning Checklist

Living room with vibrant orange and green decor, located at Ivy Towns and Flats Apartments. 

No matter if you like having friends over or unwinding alone in a quiet space, make your living room cozy and inviting with a good cleaning.
  • Vacuum and spot-clean furniture. You should consider a hair removal tool if you have pets.
  • Dust all places where dust settles like table tops and entertainment centers.
  • Use a microfiber cloth to dust electronics.
  • Polish wood furniture.
  • Wipe down and sanitize all remotes.
  • Make sure everything you need like remotes and coasters are situated close by.

Cleaning Checklist for the Dining Room

Vibrant green and orange decor in a dining room area located at Lakeside apartments. 

Most messes in the dining room are from food. When dealing with food remnants clinging to a tabletop or floor, position a warm, damp rag on top of it for a minute to loosen it up.
  • Sweep crumbs from tabletops and seats and address any tacky places.
  • Wipe off chair legs and backs.
  • Give wood tables a good poslishing or employ a spray-on cleaner on your glass furniture.
  • Utilize a synthetic or feather dusting tool to remove dust from open shelving with breakables or dishes.

Apartment Kitchen Cleaning Checklist

Modern kitchen with neutral colors, located at Penrose Apartments. 

Kitchens are often smeared and splattered from your daily meal prep. You could go with off-the-shelf cleaners to remove that layer of grease and grime, but a few everyday supplies work great too.
  • Wipe off cabinetry with a soft cloth moistened with soapy water and follow with a clean damp cloth.
  • Wipe down counters with the right cleaning solution for the counter material or you can treat with white vinegar.
  • Wash out the sink with a mixture of water and baking soda. A little baking soda in the garbage disposal will help deodorize it. Follow it with water once it’s left for 10 minutes or so.
  • Turn on the dishwasher with a bowl of vinegar in the top rack. Then wipe out the unit with a clean cloth.
  • Get a cup of water boiling in the microwave to let the dampened air work on any burned-on food debris. Wipe out with a damp sponge or cloth.
  • Wash stove drip pans in the sink. Spray the oven door and stove with a cleaner or equal parts water and white vinegar and scrub.
  • Act in accordance with your oven’s self-cleaning instructions or just utilize the mix of baking soda and water to wash it out.
  • Use a food-safe cleaning product or simply spray a water and vinegar mix to take care of the the fridge shelves and interior; wipe off any residue with a damp cloth. Then move it and sweep the floor underneath.

Cleaning Checklist for Your Bathroom

Black and gray countertop with a large mirror inside a bathroom. It is located at Verge Luxury Flats Apartments. 

If you dread dealing with dirty bathrooms, take on these quick chores daily to keep the bathroom from getting too messy.
  • Wide down mirrors with glass cleaner and a soft cloth.
  • Disinfect all surfaces with an all-purpose cleaner or use a water and vinegar mix on a cloth.
  • Gently wipe cabinetry with mild soap and then use a a soft rag.
  • Scrub the toilet bowl.
  • Clean off the exterior surfaces of the toilet with a disinfecting product or vinegar mix.
  • Scrub the the walls and surfaces of your shower and tub with an all-purpose cleaner or vinegar.

Bedroom Cleaning Checklist for Westfield

A clean and spacious bedroom located at Highpointe Apartments. 

You’ll sleep better when your bedroom’s clean!
  • Clean up or rearrange your closet.
  • Use a dust rag or feather duster on flat surfaces, lamps, and knick-knacks.
  • Routinely wash the sheets.
  • Collect any errant dirty clothes and put them in the hamper or laundry basket.
  • Use a broom to dust under the bed.

Choose Your New Home At Harmony Apartment Homes

A clean place to live adds to your comfort, but sometimes you might want a new apartment instead. Explore the roomy, well-appointed apartments at Harmony. Contact our leasing agents at (317) 795-0224 or schedule a tour to learn more.