New to apartment living? How about cleaning? Not to worry, we’ve got you covered! These expert tips and techniques will have you cleaning like a pro.

Apartment Cleaning: Tools and Products

Moving into your first apartment is a major milestone. You’re paying bills, managing your own time and settling into routines that will last a lifetime. But have you thought about how to keep your place clean?

That’s imperative, according to Dan Deonarain, owner of Galaxy Maids, a residential and commercial cleaning company servicing the New York City and Boston areas. Deonarain sees a lot of apartments and sometimes they don’t pass muster, especially with new renters…

Prep the Bathroom

Bathrooms should generally be cleaned at the end of your routine. Deonarain offers this tip: Apply cleaners to the surfaces in your bathroom now to give them a head start dissolving soap scum and grime.

Spray tile, countertops, toilet tank and seat (including underneath), as well as the tub or shower with a disinfecting bathroom cleaner. Squirt toilet bowl cleaner under the rim of the toilet…

This article was originally published on www.familyhandyman.com and featured expert advice from the Galaxy Maids team. Click here to read the full article.