Ideally, when you are having company, you’ll have enough time to go through your usual cleaning routine so that you are able to present your apartment in the way you like. However, life isn’t always perfect, and sometimes guests announce they’re coming over at the last minute. While you may find yourself stressing at the lack of time you have to deep clean your apartment, there are a few things you can do to get your apartment guest-ready in a pinch.

Here are a few quick ways to tidy up your apartment when you have company on the way:

• Do a quick pick up. Start in the kitchen by clearing off the counters and putting dirty dishes in the dishwasher. Then, do a lap around your apartment and pick up anything that’s out of place.
• Plug in an oil diffuser or spray an air freshener to give your apartment a nice smell.
• Stock your bathroom with a few extra rolls of toilet paper. Also, wipe down your bathroom sink and put out a fresh hand towel.
• Do a quick sweep and vacuum over your floors to take care of any dirt that made its way into your apartment.
• Take out the trash in your kitchen and the bathroom your guests will be using.

Depending on what you have for time, you can continue to tidy up your apartment until your guests arrive. But, if you only have 15 or 20 minutes to prepare for your company, following the tips above will have your apartment looking presentable in no time.

One 51 Place currently has apartments for rent in Alachua, FL. If you are searching for an apartment where your friends and family will love to come to visit, then contact our leasing office today to learn about the benefits of living in our community.