Getting Your Apartment Ready For Fall
Fall is finally here! In addition to grabbing pumpkin spice lattes, many are also finding ways to prep their apartment for fall. Beal Properties is providing tips on how to prepare your apartment for fall and maximize your space.
Stow Away Summer, Welcome Fall
Find ways to make space! Whether it’s finding space atop closets or making room under your bed, reorganizing before fall is key to living comfortably and maximizing your space ahead of the winter months. This also may be the time to invest in space organizers for your kitchen or closet to ensure things stay neat for the months ahead.
Proactively Wash Bedding, Blankets, And Towels
To ensure everything is clean before you snuggle up to your warmest blanket, check the washing instructions on all items and then wash them before use. To add some bonus fall fragrance opportunities, look for special edition laundry products with crisp scents.
Check The Heat
Be sure to test out your heat before you need to use it. Having to survive a broken heater is not ideal during Chicago’s fall and winter months.
Fight Drafts
While preparing for the cold months ahead, this is a great time to check the insulation and lining around your windows, entry doors, and back doors. This is best done by feeling around the edges of the windows. If you can feel cold air or wind, your should contact Building Management or your rental office to handle any potential drafts.
Deep Clean Appliances
While not the most glamorous task, deep cleaning appliances will ensure that your appliances are running efficiently, in addition to slowing down the normal wear and tear that results in broken appliances. To get ahead of this, buy cleaning supplies and give each appliance a thorough cleaning before the winter season hits. It’s especially important to detail all dishwashers, change out
lint filters on dryers, and clean the dust behind refrigerators that can get stuck in the mechanism.
Check Your Alarms
As you clean your apartment, it’s also crucial to check the batteries on various alarms, including
all in-unit fire alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and security systems. It’s important to ensure that all equipment is in proper shape to operate through the winter. Some people may even choose to set a phone reminder every few months to proactively prepare.
These prep steps will allow you to enjoy your fall worry-free with a pumpkin spice latte, blanket, and great Halloween movie!
