The Once-A-Month Apartment Fix

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Chores. A necessary evil. We know that cleaning isn’t at the top of everyone’s list of favorite things to do, but, if you can’t get out of it, you might as well get into it. Lucky for you we have a fool-proof list of once a month cleaning that will make your apartment look and feel fresher.

The best news of all: we can show you how to freshen up your apartment once a month in 20 minutes flat. Are you ready? Check these tips courtesy of tide.com for all the details you need for the cleanest apartment you’ve ever seen.

1. Recharge a sluggish showerhead: 5 minutes. To rid mineral buildup, unscrew the showerhead and quickly wipe off loose debris with a scrubber sponge. Then, using a large zip-top bag, submerge the head in a solution of equal parts white vinegar and water. Leave it to soak and move on with your chore list.
2. Unclog and deodorize the kitchen sink: 3 minutes. Pour a half cup of baking soda, then a half cup of white vinegar, down the drain. Set a timer for 2 minutes. (While you’re waiting for the timer to go off, move on to the next step.) When the timer stops, return to the sink and rinse hot tap water down the drain.
3. Tidy the dryer vent: 3 minutes. Sweep lint from the lint trap, and clean the vent under the trap with a vacuum hose attachment or a skinny brush made for dryer vents.
4. Clear cobwebs: 5 minutes. Use the Swiffer® Dusters Starter Kit with Swiffer® Gain Original Scent® dusters. The handle helps you navigate hard-to-reach surfaces, and the lively, crisp Gain® scent will make you wish cleaning day came more often!
5. Finish what you started: 4 minutes. Flush the kitchen sink drain with cold water, then head back to the bathroom and replace that showerhead. Run clean water through it to flush debris—and you’re good to go in 20 flat.