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There’s nothing like coming home to a space that’s clean and clutter-free. But even when your apartment is spick-and-span, you likely have cords, computer chargers and other unsightly electronics that mar your otherwise inviting decor. Here are a few decorative ways to conceal your electronics while keeping them within easy reach.
Baskets
All it takes is a wicker basket with a cut-out handle and you’ve got a simple yet effective hiding place for that jumble of cords behind your desk or TV. Simply bind cords neatly with a zip tie and thread the plugs through the basket handle to your wall outlet. Another option is to hang a wire basket from hooks beneath your desk or cabinet and place bundled wires or a powerstrip inside for convenient out-of-the-way storage.
Hidden Among Hardbacks
Is your cable box a bit of an eyesore? An easy solution is to cover it with decorative paper and position it between a stack of books. Ugly cable box begone! You can also use this technique with unsightly cords by stowing them inside a small cardboard box covered in wrapping paper and then placing the box between several hardback books.
Adhesive Hooks
Are your cords lying on the floor collecting dust bunnies and creating a messy look? You can easily attach them to the back of your sofa or other furniture using small adhesive hooks to keep them hidden from sight.
Decorative Box
A small decorative box made of thick cardboard is the perfect charging station for your smartphone. Simply cut out a space for the cord to extend to your wall outlet and you’ve created a tucked-away spot for your phone — and a stylish accent piece to place on your nightstand or kitchen counter.
Toilet Paper Rolls
Want that tangle of cords in your living room to look unobtrusive and tidy? Simply take several empty toilet paper rolls, cover them with fabric that matches the color of your walls, and slide a bundled cord inside each one for an attractive blended-in effect.
Do you need a serene, clutter-free place to call home? At Carrington at Barker Cypress, we offer a beautiful apartment community that includes a newly renovated fitness studio, outdoor pool and spa. Contact us to find out more about our apartments in Houston, Texas, by calling 877-655-7991 today.
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When living in apartments in Cypress, it can be easy to keep things clean, even when a busy lifestyle can use up your cleaning time! To help you clean more efficiently, here are some healthy cleaning tips.
Tips for Cleaning an Apartment
1. Store Seasonal Clothing
Use hard-to-reach closet space to store clothing that is out of season. That makes selecting clothes much more efficient.
2. Create a Mudroom Near the Door
Help keep your apartment clean by reducing the amount of dirt you bring in. Add an umbrella stand, hooks for wet coats and hats, and a shoe rack near your door.
3. De-Clutter Your Kitchen
Kitchens are generally the room used the most in any home or apartment. That makes keeping it clean important. Storing or donating items you never use is helpful. Find better homes for your paperwork and tabletop appliances.
4. Store Old Books and Magazines
Storing old books and magazines in a closet or bookcase will help keep your bedroom and living areas clean. It’s so much easier to clean tables and countertops when nothing is on them. Another option is to donate them to a library.
5. Put Together a Caddy Full of Cleaners
It takes so much less time to carry cleaning supplies from room to room if you have them in a bucket or caddy. You don’t have to worry about the bottles damaging the furniture, and you waste less time going back and forth.
6. Do Your Dishes After Every Meal
This sounds like a no-brainer, but cleaning those dishes immediately makes them much easier to clean, and you won’t leave a pile in your sink or on your counter. Food can attract insects and spoil on dirty dishes.
7. Clean Highly Used Areas Often
You might live with a messy bathroom, but it’s healthier for you and your guests if you clean the high-frequency areas a few times a week.
In Conclusion
Cypress, TX, offers high-quality apartment living. And these tips will help you maintain a cleaner living space. If you’re interested in available floor plans, contact our office.
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Many of the residents of our apartments in Cypress, Texas, are interested in improving their lives through the use of natural or organic products. They are shopping for more organic fruits and vegetables and are looking for more “all-natural” labeling on the products they use. Those willing to take the next step can create a number of natural cleaning products right at home they can have even more confidence in. With a little effort and using some products you may already have, you too can create these natural cleaning solutions.
Window Cleaner
You can easily make an all-natural window and glass cleaner by simply mixing a 50/50 blend of white distilled vinegar and water. Yes, it is just that easy. If you mix the solution in a spray bottle, it makes the application even easier. You can even recycle newspapers by using it to wipe windows or glass surfaces dry. While the vinegar odor may not be initially appealing, it quickly dissipates.
All-Purpose Cleaning Solution
A terrific all-purpose home and floor cleaner can be made with a bucket of warm water, a couple of tablespoons of natural dish soap, a couple of tablespoons of vinegar, and a few squirts of lemon or orange juice. This is a natural, homemade solution that is inexpensive and clean smelling.
Natural Laundry Detergent
You can make your own natural home laundry detergent easily and in just minutes with only three ingredients, including a bar (4.5 ounces) of Fels-Naptha soap, a cup of Borax and a cup of washing soda. Just grate the bar of Fels-Naptha soap and mix with the other ingredients and use like any other powdered laundry detergent. In fact, you may find you can use less! It may not foam as much as chemically produced brands but will be just as effective and smells nice!
Leading a simpler, more natural life is the direction many are deciding to take. It may not always be about saving money, but about doing the right thing. Trying these homemade natural cleaning products may help convince you a more natural way is better. If you know someone who may be interested in apartment living in Cypress, Texas, at Carrington at Barker Cypress, please have them contact us.
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