Remember What's Vital For Living In Your College Apartment
When you start putting together what you need for your apartment, some things might quickly come to mind. After living in a dorm, you've already mastered the basics of bringing essential living items like a toothbrush and a hairbrush, as well as air freshener and slippers.
However, some things for your apartment can be easily overlooked, such as:
- Toilet paper
- Soap and other cleaning products
- Old towels
- Extra sheets
Why are these important? Some are obvious, but there's hidden value in bringing others. Find out why, along with the rest of the 10 items you need to bring with you for your new apartment by reading our helpful article.
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Take Care Of Yourself However You Choose
Are you intimidated by living in your first apartment? After all, you have new responsibilities you haven't had before. You have important decisions to make.
Whether you're brand-new at this, or you're struggling to get in the grove of a new semester, there's good news: You can choose how you adjust.
Here are a few of our tips.
- Find your own schedule - Between homework, chores, and all kinds of other activities, you can choose to complete each task when you're best suited for it.
- Communicate - Talk to your roommate or leasing agent about any issues to make sure you're happy in your apartment.
- Get to know your neighbor - Whether you forgot your laundry room key or need to borrow an ice scraper, getting to know your neighbors is easy and essential for apartment living.
We have two more tips for you in our post about unwritten rules for apartment living. Read on to learn more!
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Clean A Little Bit Each Week For A Big Reward Later On
Going a week or two without cleaning your apartment is probably not all that noticeable. You may not even see the scum build up over time.
But, to keep little messes from causing a bigger mess later, take some time each week to clean your apartment. A little regular cleaning can make a huge difference taking care of larger cleaning projects later on.
One tip we suggest is to wipe off certain surfaces after you cook, such as your stove and countertops. Clean up the liquids and debris from your favorite foods as soon as you've finished preparing your meal so that you won't need to scrub as much later on.
For three more weekly maintenance tips you can use for a clean apartment, take a further look in our article.
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Don't Leave That Money On The Table (Or The Floor)
Moving out of your college apartment can be stressful—packing, purging, and planning for your next move.
You'll also need to clean.
Above, we recommend doing some minor cleaning on a regular basis to avoid the massive cleaning you may need to do when you move out. Clean your apartment the right way to make sure you get your money back from the security deposit.
One way to return your apartment to spotless condition is by creating a schedule.
In addition to moving out, you may also be:
- Studying for finals
- Preparing for graduation
- Getting ready for a new job
If you can't juggle each of these tasks, your apartment cleaning may fall by the wayside.
Create a schedule before deadlines approach so you are prepared to focus on what needs to get done and when.
Keep reading to see what other advice we have on helping make sure you get your money back.