Tips for a Clean Apartment

Do make sure you flush the toilet to prevent build-up which can cause the toilet to clog.

Do dispose of personal hygiene products in a trash bin and not in the toilet.

Do use non-abrasive cleaners to frequently clean sinks and bathtubs to help reduce the spread of germs and the buildup of mildew and mold.

Don’t flush any of the following down the toilet:

• Cigarette butts

• Condoms/condom wrappers

• Cotton balls, cotton swabs/Q-tips

• Facial tissues

• Gauze or any other type of cotton, cloth, wipe, pad, or towel

• Make-up removal pads/wipes

• Panty liners

• Paper towels/napkins

• Personal pre-moistened wipes (baby wipes)

• Sanitary napkins

• Tampons

Stove & Oven Tips

• Do maintain the stove and oven by wiping up spills as they occur and cleaning regularly.

• Do turn off the stove and oven when not in use and when no one is in the apartment.

• Don’t leave cooking food unattended.

• Don’t use the stove or oven as additional storage space or as a space heater.

Disposal of Cooking Grease

• Do let it cool before you dispose of it. Our recommendation is to pour leftover cooking grease or fat into a can or glass jar. Once it cools, you may throw away the can or jar in the trash.

• Don’t pour down the drain (It will clog your drain!).

• Don’t pour grease or fat outside (it may attract pests and rodents).

Refrigerator Care

• Do clean your refrigerator regularly to prevent odors and mold growth. When cleaning your refrigerator, use baking soda mixed with water to make a cleaning scrub that will help prevent odors.

• Do keep food tightly covered or wrapped to help prevent odors and frost build-up.

• Do place items on the shelves without overcrowding the space so that air can circulate freely within the refrigerator.

• Don’t pack your refrigerator or freezer too full; it will not cool properly.

• Don’t leave bottle caps and jar lids open inside the fridge, in case of spills.

• Do take out your trash, recycling, and compost frequently to avoid attracting pests such as ants, mice, and rats.

• Do put your trash in a trash bag. Tie trash bags shut, and dispose of them in the trash room in your building.

• Do take out your trash before it becomes too heavy for you to carry, or too heavy for the bag to hold without breaking.

• Don’t use public trash cans or the trash cans in the laundry room to empty your trash.