5 Essential Cleaning Tools for the College Student
Let’s face it, unless your dorm or apartment comes with its own maid service, you’ll have to do some sort of cleaning while in college. The college lifestyle can lead to some very dirty living areas, so it’s important to do a little cleaning here and there. A little tidying up here and there also make your place much more hospitable and inviting for guests – whether they’re people you just met at a party that night, or your parents in town to make sure you’re still attending classes. Here are five essential tools every college student needs to help make their lives a little less messy.
1. Vacuum cleaner
A basic vacuum cleaner is a necessity for college students, especially if you have a grungy looking carpet in your dorm or apartment. Even if you just use a hand held, like a Bissell or Dirt Devil vacuum cleaner, you can still pick up the majority of the dirt and grime from your floor or furniture. Vacuuming your place regularly can also go a long way towards limiting your allergy or asthma suffering, as it can lead to fewer dust particles in the air.
2. Toilet brush and cleaner
Unless you are a completely abnormal college student, chances are your bathroom is dirty. The simplest remedy would be to use your neighbor’s bathroom all the time. Since most of us can’t get away with that, the only other option is to regularly clean the place. Simply put, you don’t want to get stuck cleaning a toilet by hand without a brush. This thought alone should make you want to run out and grab one immediately.
3. All purpose cleaner
This is really a life save for the college student. One product that can clean almost anything. Yes, you can actually use an all-purpose cleaner on any surface in your pad – living room, kitchen, bathroom, wherever! Not only does a product like this make cleaning much more economical, it also makes it easier. Lysol, Oxyclean and Mr. Clean all have their own version of all-purpose cleaner, so you really have your pick on which is the best product for your place.
4. Rubber Gloves
Yes, cleaning can be gross. Especially your bathrooms. Using these should be a no-brainer.
5. Laundry Bag
While not exactly a cleaning tool, a laundry bag is an item that can certainly help you clean your place. Consider yourself lucky if you get a place with a built-in washer and dryer. The rest of us will have to lug pounds of clothes up and down stairs and even across busy streets just to get the laundry done. A simple laundry bag can make the job that much easier – and less embarrassing too. The best part about a laundry bag is that you can also use it just to take your laundry back and forth from your parent’s house where Mom is happy to do it for you!
Mike Tennant is a freelance writer who covers technology and lifestyle topics. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Mike currently works with several Web outlets, including Vacuum Home as a content writer and consultant.
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