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It is never too late to get your home looking the way you've imagined it! Because the living room is perhaps the most important reflection of your entire apartment, it is always great to give an equally fantastic impression all the time. It's where you have your movie nights, solo TV dinners, weekend naps, and other cool experiences. Keep your living room as organized as possible with these tips.
5 Quick Tips to Achieve An Organized Living Room
Have a wastebasket
One of the first things you can do is get rid of clutter, of course. Regardless of how much we try to maintain cleanliness, we cannot always do away with trash entirely. It's best to purchase a wastebasket to put right in the living room, so you'll be more likely to get rid of the odds and ends lying around that are no longer needed, such as old receipts and magazines.
Create a children’s play space
If there are children that live in your home, their toys and other belongings could be the reason your living room is always cluttered. To counter that, designate them a playing space. The corners of the room are especially good for this so that their toys are always slightly out of the way. A bookcase or basket where you can store these items can also save space significantly.
Limit your collections
Sometimes when you have too many collectibles, organizing them becomes hectic. So, only keep what adds value to your living room.
Be keen on décor color blending
When shopping for your home décor, plan out what colors will blend perfectly with the items you already have. This will create a sleek and unified look that makes your space seem more organized.
Take advantage of the space behind the sofa
Perhaps you have never thought of this, but using the extra space behind your sofa is a great way to minimize clutter as well. Consider storing items in a crate or basket there that you rarely use but still need around, such as candles, pillows, and extra blankets.
It all begins with a great apartment
A fabulous apartment motivates you to keep everything organized. So if you are looking for an apartment in Flagstaff, you'll be just a step closer to the best home when you call us to schedule a visit of University Square.
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As much as we don't mean to, sometimes it's easy to take our pets for granted. As a result, we can sometimes miss the signs if our furry friends begin to feel a little down in the dumps. (Of course, this applies to all animals, not just those with fur.) If you live in a Flagstaff apartment and want to do something nice for your pal, here are a few tips.
1. Hide Their Treats
It's true for humans and it's true for animals too: Sometimes things are just better when you have to work for them. There are plenty of toys where you can tightly pack in a doggie treat to make it a little more satisfying when they can dig it out. Or get a small ball that will dispense cat treats as your cat rolls it around. You can even just hide treats around the apartment (just make sure that your pet finds them all before you call it a day).
2. Spend More Time with Them
Even if your cat seems entirely indifferent to you, they still want the attention. The more time you play with them, brush their coat, and hang out with them, the better they'll feel. Your pet doesn't necessarily need all that much, but when they start coming over to you for some affection, just make sure you make some time if possible.
3. Turn on the Radio
If you have to be apart from your pet for an extended amount of time, classical music can be soothing to them—especially to dogs. There's no way to entirely mitigate the loneliness for them (unless you want to get them a friend), but this can help.
If you're looking for an apartment in Flagstaff that will welcome your pet, University Square may just be the right place for you. Give us a call today to learn more about our pet policies and availability.
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The indoor dog you have in your Flagstaff apartment does an excellent job of keeping you company and even slips you a wet kiss on occasion. But you spend so much time fighting with dog hair that owning a dog is gradually getting to be more frustrating than that precious reward. Thankfully, there are some pretty easy tips you can use on a daily basis to keep problems with pet hair at bay.
1. Keep dryer sheets on-hand for quick furniture rubdowns.
Dryer sheets are the best-kept secret for people with dogs. These things are amazing for picking up loose hair on your clothing and your furniture; the hair sticks to the sheet so you can toss it. Keep a box handy that you can retrieve whenever needed and do a quick furniture rubdown. Soft and hard furniture surfaces can be de-haired using a dryer-sheet rubdown. As an added bonus, you get that nice clean laundry smell all around your Arizona apartment.
2. Dry your clothes before you wash them.
It sounds counter-intuitive, but if you have major problems with dog hair on your clothing, give them a quick run through the dryer before you toss them in the washer. The secret? Use the tumble setting only. The hair will shake loose from your clothing and get caught in the lint trap.
3. Invest in a rubber squeegee for your floors.
Rubber squeegees tend to get used in commercial settings, but they can work just as well for clearing your floors of pet hair. With a wide-sweeping area and a rubber attachment, the hair will not be swept up into the air or clogging your vacuum cleaner. Loose strands will stick to the rubber, and you can easily use the squeegee across your carpet flooring as well.
You love your dog, but hair can be really annoying. Thankfully, your dog is always welcome in our pet-friendly Flagstaff apartments at University Square—in spite of the hair! Contact us to find out about availability.
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Like magic, it is possible to lift stains out of clothes nearly as fast as they set in. Although this seems unfathomable in many ways, it is true. You just have to have the right items and techniques at your disposal to complete the job right. To help you out, you can use this guide on how to remove three stain-causing substances from your clothes.
Mustard
The pigments in yellow mustard are so strong that they can even stain plastic. On clothing, mustard seems to instantly become a part of the fabric, changing its colors for eternity. Thankfully, when combined with a few drops of dish soap, white vinegar holds the key to removing yellow mustard from clothes. Simply stir together these powerful agents and soak the stain in the mixture overnight. In the morning, launder like normal to remove the rest of the stain.
Grass
Stubborn grass stains may inspire you to throw out your clothes rather than wasting another moment cleaning them. Fortunately, it does not need to be that way. You can lift grass stains from your clothes with baking soda and water. Simply mix ¼ cup of baking soda with two tablespoons of water to make a thick paste. Rub the paste on the grass stain and allow to sit for one full day. Wash like normal to release the remainder of the green pigments.
Blood
Blood can set in fast, leaving a dark brown mark on your clothes for an eternity, unless you tackle that stain with hydrogen peroxide. Pour the peroxide straight onto the stain and allow to soak overnight at least. When you wash out the fabric the next day, the proteins in the blood will rinse away, eliminating the stain altogether.
When working on stain removal, always look at the fabric after it washes to verify the pigments are fully removed. If not, repeat the process—and whatever you do, don’t dry the fabric until the stain is completely gone.
When you are finished removing stains from all the clothing in your life, give us a call at 844-795-6793 to see how we can help you upgrade your Flagstaff, AZ apartment.
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