Home Cleaning Guide ✨

Welcome to Adulting 101: Keeping Your Space Clean(ish)

Living with roommates can be an epic adventure, but let’s be real – nobody wants to live in a disaster zone. This guide is your survival manual for keeping your apartment clean without turning into a clean freak or spending all your free time scrubbing.

The Roommate Cleaning Hack 🤝

Pro tip: Make cleaning a team sport!

• Create a cleaning schedule together.
• Divide and conquer chores
• Make it fun with a cleaning playlist or some friendly competition
• Reward yourselves with pizza or a movie night after a good clean

Quick Cleaning Zones Breakdown

Kitchen: Your Culinary Crime Scene 🍳

• Wipe down surfaces immediately after cooking
• Clean the stove top after each use
• Give your cooker hood’s grease filter some love monthly
• Pro Student Hack: Keep cleaning wipes nearby for quick surface clean-ups

Fridge: The Cold Storage of Forgotten Experiments 🧊

• Annual defrost mission (set a phone reminder!)
• Check for mysterious leftovers every week
• Wipe down shelves regularly
• Tip: Use clear containers to actually see what food you have

Floors – The Foundation of a Clean Home 🧹

• Vacuum or sweep weekly
• Follow up with a light damp mop
• Quick tip for laminate floors: Less water = longer-lasting floors!

Bathroom and Toilet – Prevent the Gross 🚿

• Open the bathroom door after showering to prevent mold
• Quick daily wipe-down prevents major cleaning marathons
• Keep a squeegee in the shower for quick wall wipes
• Clean the floor drain monthly (bye-bye, hair monsters)
• Clean the toilet daily and give it a good scrubbing every week to prevent limescale build-up

Ventilation – Fresh Air is Key! 🪟

• Gently clean air vents with a cloth-wrapped knife
• No need to remove parts – just keep the visible areas clean
• Good airflow = healthier living space

Windows: Let There Be Light! ☀️

• Pro move: Clean windows on a cloudy day
• Use microfiber cloths for streak-free shine
• Don’t forget curtains and frames

Be Earth-Friendly! 🌍

Sort your waste like you’re saving the planet (because you are!):

• Bio waste
• Tetrapacks
• Packaging
• Cardboard
• Plastic
• Glass
• Metals
• Batteries
• Fluorescent lamps

Extra Finnish Recycling Hack 🫰🏽

Recycle your glass and plastic bottles at the grocery store and get some cash back. Future you will thank current you!

Basic Cleaning Kit Essentials 🧽

Your cleaning arsenal doesn’t need to be expensive:

• Dishwashing brush and dishwashing detergent
• Cleaning cloths
• Harsh sponge
• Window wiper
• Floor wiper
• All-purpose detergent
• Broom and dustpan
• Mop
• Vacuum cleaner
• Toilet brush

Moving Out? 👋

Help the next tenant start their journey in a clean space! A well-maintained apartment means:

• No extra cleaning charges (minimum 50 €)
• Full deposit refund
• Good karma! 😊

Bonus Motivation: Why Bother Cleaning? 🧘🏽

• Reduces stress
• Improves mental health
• Makes your space Instagram-worthy
• Impresses potential date/friends who visit
• Helps you get your full deposit back!

Remember: A little effort goes a long way. You don’t need to be perfect, just consistent! 💪

A clean home is a happy home! If you need any cleaning advice or support, we’re here to help make your living experience the best it can be. 🤩