11 Apartment Cleaning Tutorials for Everything Including the Kitchen Sink

It's not quite spring yet, but that doesn't mean you can't get a head start on your spring cleaning. Giving everything in your apartment a good scrub down can be a great way to start the new year and may make it a little more bearable to be trapped inside during the coldest days of winter. If you're not sure about the proper way to clean your apartment essentials, not to worry, we've got you covered. Read on to find links to tutorials that will help you clean just about anything around the house.

1. The fridge: Are there new species  lurking in the depths of your fridge? Clean it out! A dirty fridge could make you sick and may alter the tastes of the foods you're storing in it, so if yours needs a good scrub down, use this tutorial to get it squeaky clean.
2. The stove: With all that baked on nastiness, cleaning the stove isn't a particularly fun task, but it must be done (especially if you want to stop re-burning that dropped and forgotten piece of food every time you turn on the oven). Get the scoop on how to clean the burners and the inside from this tutorial.
3. Hardwood floors: If you're not sure what's the best way to clean your hardwood floors, check out this article to learn how to keep those floors clean without ruining their looks.
4. The bathroom: Cleaning the bathroom can be a bit gross, but it'll only get grosser if you put it off. Read through this tutorial to learn how to clean your shower, sink, toilet, and other bathroom essentials.
5. A fireplace: If you're lucky enough to have a fireplace in your apartment, make sure it's clean and ready to be used so you can take advantage of it this winter.
6. Your countertops: This guide will help you learn what method to use to clean your countertops based on the material they're made out of, whether you've got upscale granite or retro formica.
7. The kitchen sink: Kitchen sink stained or dirty? This tutorial will help you learn how to get and keep it shiny and clean.
8. Carpet and rugs: If your apartment has carpet, you can get rid of all that built up dirt and grime with a good deep cleaning.
9. Radiators: Radiators collect all kinds of dust and cobwebs but can be a bit hard to clean because of their shape. This tutorial will show you what materials you need to help keep them clean and fire hazard-free.
10. Tiles: Whether in the bathroom or kitchen, tiles can be hard to clean, especially when it comes to the grout. But, fret not, we've got just the tutorial to help you get them looking new.
11. Ceiling Fans: Turned off the ceiling fan for the season? It's probably covered in a layer of dust that you've been putting off cleaning because it seems like such a messy chore. While we can't promise it'll be fun, we can help make sure you clean your fans right so they'll be ready to use come warmer weather.