The Perfect 5-Day Cleaning Challenge For Your Apartment

When was the last time you wiped down the inside of your cupboards and drawers? I know I was shocked and horrified to see the dirt on my rag when I did this recently. Start by clearing your cabinets, cupboards, and drawers one by one, and give them a good wipe down — don't forget your bathroom drawers!

You know that yucky stuff that coats your shelves and all of your trinkets? Yeah, dust is a real pain. Take some time to remove books from your bookshelf and clean behind them, and wipe down any surface that's gathering a layer of the stuff (TV stand, floor, coffee tables, picture frames, etc.).

It's well-known that glass can get grubby quickly, and between windows, sliding glass doors, and mirrors, there's a lot to handle here. Take care of your glass today, and don't settle for anything less than a streak-free shine (pro tip: use a newspaper to wipe down glass surfaces)! If you're looking for bonus points, get the nasties out of all of your window or slider tracks.

Think about the things you touch every day: keyboard, phone, light switches, doorknobs, and handles. These are perfect areas for germs to accumulate, so disinfect these objects for peace of mind today.

Cleaning my refrigerator is something I often forget about until the situation is dire, and I usually realize it's time when I notice strange ooze dripping from the walls and pooling on the shelves (gross, I know). Do yourself a solid by removing everything from your fridge bit by bit and scrubbing every inch!