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Eve Smallman

How to clean an apartment in 8 easy steps, before moving in

An empty apartment with white walls and a wooden floor

Let me start this piece by saying: congrats on your new apartment! You must be so excited to go in and make the place your own. Don’t worry, you can totally do all of that in due course. But first, you’ve got to get your cleaning supplies ready.

Unless you’re super fortunate, chances are the apartment you’re moving into has been lived in by other people. This means that there’s likely dirt and grime that has built up over the years. Ew.

This guide will show you how to clean areas that may have been missed by prior tenants, areas you want to make sure are clean, and areas you might not clean so often when you’re moved in due to furniture being in the way.

Your new apartment is going to look even more beaut after you've completed this step by step guide...

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