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7 Tips for Keeping Your College Dorm Clean

It may be hard, but it's definitely not impossible!

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7 Tips for Keeping Your College Dorm Clean
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Keeping your college dorm clean is a major difficulty. With classes, clubs, a social life and maybe even a jobs or sports there is little time to keep up with the cleanliness and organization of your room. I myself can say that my room is never constantly clean.

1. Clorox Wipes

Clorox Wipes have become the most useful cleaning supply for me in college. You need them for cleaning your sink, your desk, and pretty much anything. They are definitely a lifesaver and a necessity when it comes to keeping your room clean.

2. Mini Vacuum

Mini vacuums are great for keeping in your dorm because they are compact and do not take up a lot of space but they get the job done.

3. Swiffer Sweeper

Along with a mini vacuum, a Swiffer Sweeper comes in handy when it comes to cleaning your room. It will allow to clean all of those hard to reach places.

4. Decorate

Decorating your room and making it look nice will make you more motivated to keep your room tidy.

5. Stay Organized

If you keep all of your stuff organized then it is easier to keep your room clean. Buy organizing bins to put your stuff in and keep track of everything.

6. Clean Every Week

So that your room stays clean, it is good to stay consistent. Try to straighten up your room one to two times a week.

7. Do Your Laundry

Waiting 2 weeks to do laundry is never good. Your laundry builds up and it will make your room a mess. It is best to do your laundry often so this does not happen.
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