{"id":502,"date":"2022-03-31T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/blog\/renters-checklist-for-spring-cleaning\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T17:17:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T17:17:38","slug":"renters-checklist-for-spring-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/blog\/renters-checklist-for-spring-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Renter\u2019s Checklist For Spring Cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Renters-Checklist-for-Spring-Cleaning.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"319\" height=\"212\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When spring arrives, you smell it in the air. You feel it in the warm sunshine that melts the snow. You hear it in the sounds of birds chirping and children playing outside. In a matter of weeks, the snow-blanketed city is transformed into a green and lively landscape.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that the outdoors is looking greener than ever, you might feel inspired to make your apartment just as fresh. Spring cleaning isn\u2019t just for when you\u2019re moving out or having company over; it has positive benefits for you, too. One survey of 2,000 people found <a href=\"https:\/\/everwellcounselling.ca\/blog-counselling-psychotherapy-mental-health\/spring-cleaning-and-mental-health#:~:text=In%20fact%2C%20researchers%20at%20Clorox%20polled%202%2C000%20people%20and%20found%20that%20every%20hour%20of%20cleaning%20you%20do%20each%20week%20is%20associated%20with%20a%2053%25%20boost%20in%20overall%20happiness.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">that cleaning was associated with an increase in overall happiness<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to reap the benefits of spring cleaning? The process is a bit more thorough than your typical apartment clean-up. To help you get started, we\u2019ve put together this handy checklist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dust the Hard-To-Reach Spots<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Does your apartment have a musty smell? It might be due to dust build-up or perhaps you are renting out your apartment as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bookingninjas.com\/blog\/vacation-rental-cleaning-checklist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vacation rental and it needs a clean<\/a>. We\u2019re used to dusting places like book shelves or the living room coffee table. But the areas we don\u2019t often look at can be dust magnets.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick up a duster with a long handle to reach these spots. A few areas we recommend dusting include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>Between window blinds<\/em><\/li><li><em>On top of tall appliances (like your fridge or freezer)<\/em><\/li><li><em>The top of the door trim<\/em><\/li><li><em>Inside air vents&nbsp;<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Schedule a Carpet Cleaning Service<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Does your apartment have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontariorealestatecentral.com\/blog\/hardwood-floor-care-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hardwood floors<\/a> or carpets? If it\u2019s the latter, spring is the time to give them a deep clean. Doing so will remove stains and <a href=\"https:\/\/danggoodcarpetandfurnacecleaning.com\/benefits-of-carpet-cleaning\/#:~:text=other%20pet%20stains.-,Maintains%20a%20Healthier%20Living%20Environment,-Bacteria%20and%20allergens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">maintain a healthy living environment<\/a>. We recommend hiring a professional carpet cleaner for this task.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Declutter Drawers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We all have a \u201cjunk drawer\u201d in our homes. You know, the place where you put things that have nowhere else to go. But once a year, it\u2019s worth taking a closer look at those drawers to see if you can organize your belongings. And who knows? You might find something that you thought was lost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check the Smoke Alarm<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We rely on smoke alarms to detect smoke before a fire gets out of control. But if the alarm batteries die, we\u2019ll be left without any warning. We suggest that you test your alarms once a year\u2014and spring is the perfect time for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do so, locate the button on the detector itself. When you press it, it should emit a loud alarm. But if no sound comes out, then it\u2019s time to replace the batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do the Laundry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of us wash our clothes every other week. But what about the other fabrics in our home, like the bedding, curtains, and dish towels? Put together a few loads of laundry with the fabrics that could use a wash. Once you\u2019re finished, your entire apartment will smell like a fresh spring breeze.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring cleaning is a rewarding task, but it\u2019s also pretty exhausting. Do you need help finding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globepm.ca\/winnipeg-apartments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Winnipeg apartments<\/a>? At Globe Property Management, we feature hundreds of apartment listings on our website. Use our convenient apartment search tool to find the rentals that you\u2019re looking for. For more information, contact us today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When spring arrives, you smell it in the air. You feel it in the warm sunshine that melts the snow. You hear it in the sounds of birds chirping and children playing outside. 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