Whether its spring, summer, winter or fall, prepping your apartment for each new season allows you start the next part of your year on the right foot—but this goes further than simply changing your apartment décor. While adding festive knick-knacks or lights is fun, to prep for a new season, you need to organize, clean and bring in new seasonal energy.
Use these tips to do exactly that, so you’ll head into a new part of the year feeling refreshed and ready.
Get Organized with Creative Storage Options
One of the challenges of living in an apartment is not having enough storage space for your seasonal items—let alone your everyday items—which means you might need to get a little creative to make space.
Use the changing of the season to get organized with these ideas from The Simple Dollar:
- Use trunks for tables.
- Avoid unitaskers. The Simple Dollar explains, “Instead of buying a set of bowls, buy two fairly large bowls. Instead of buying an entire set of pots and pans, stick with one skillet and one pot and see how that works for you.”
- Buy foldable furniture.
- Focus on vertical storage
- Share ownership of large items with a roommate, if possible
- Be critical of possessions; if you don’t use it for a year, you don’t need it.
- Use natural lighting as much as possible.
Refresh Your Blankets
When was the last time you deep cleaned your blankets? If you can’t remember, then it’s probably time to bring in your linens for a good cleaning; especially if you’re heading into cooler weather and will be using them more. In the guide, When Was The Last Time You Cleaned Your Comforter, cleaning experts explain:
“Comforters, bedspreads and blankets can easily collect allergens, bacteria, pet hair and other particles that may not be good for the health of you or your family, especially those items that you use on a more regular basis. By bringing them in at least once each season, you can help give yourself that piece of mind every time you snuggle up.”
Clean your couch and guest blankets at the beginning and end of every season, if not more. Remember that all blankets and sheets that you sleep with should be cleaned at least every other week, rather than seasonally.
Prep Your Patio
If your apartment has a patio or porch, give it a refresh between each season, even during the colder months of the year. This allows you to keep in it in good shape year-round, so you can enjoy your outdoor space to the fullest. Use these simple ideas to refresh your patio before a new season:
- Replace old or broken lights, whether you need to change a light bulb or replace the fixture.
- Clean the space with a good sweep and even some scrubbing of dirty walls.
- Replace old cushions that have faded or ripped.
- Sweep leaves and dirt before snow falls.
If you rent a house, you may need to consider other outdoor maintenance like cleaning the gutters explains experts at Kin.com: “This helps ensure that water can drain properly: away from your home, where it can’t cause mold or other types of damage. It also helps prevent collected debris from getting weighed down by water or ice and breaking off.”
Check with your landlord to find out what tasks fall on your plate and which ones she or he will take care of for you. This may be the reminder they need to take care of these seasonal updates.
Prepare for Temperature Changes
When the heat or cold hits, you want to make sure that you and your apartment are prepared. A few ways to do that include checking insulation around the windows and doors, cleaning the vents on your heater or air conditioner, and changing the direction of your ceiling fan.
For example, you may want to put indoor window insulator to keep cold air out and warm air in. This is ideal for old apartments with drafty windows.
You may also want to invest in a humidifier, which keeps the dry, cold air moist. These are great for relieving allergy symptoms during the spring and preventing dry skin in the winter.
Prep Your Apartment for a New Season
Use these simple tips and tricks to make sure you’re ready for a new season. With a refreshed apartment, you’ll be ready to usher in the warm or cold and enjoy your apartment to the fullest.
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