Ridgeport Apartments & Townhomes
May 2011
May 1st: Rent is Due
May 2nd: Early Bird Drawing
May 4th: 1st Late fee
May 5th: Cinco De Mayo
May 8th: Mother's Day - 2nd Late fee
May 18th: Birthday Celebration
May 20th: Monthly Drawing
May 30th: Memorial Day
Cassie Schafer
Property Manager
Joe Burdette
Maintenance
From the Manager's Desk...
Hello Ridgeport Residents!
Well it stayed cold most of April! So hopefully everyone is enjoying the nice weather! Remember that outdoor patio items are allowed. So feel free to brighten up your patio with some plants or flowers!
Most of you have probably used your air conditioning this year. If not, please check it to be sure it is running properly. Maintenance can only work on them during the daylight hours.
A warm welcome to all of the new residents! Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Cassie Schafer
Property Manager
Thanks for visiting!
Be sure to bookmark this page and visit every month to stay connected with our community!
Ridgeport Apartments & Townhomes
7003 W. 34th St. N
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 729-4848
ridgeport@midlandmgmt.com
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
1st Saturday of the Month: 10 am - 2 pm
Energy Saving Air Conditioning Tips
- Do not set the thermostat lower than the desired temperature when you first turn it on. It will not cool faster; it mill only cool to a lower temperature than necessary and waste energy.
- Make sure furniture does not obstruct air conditioning vents.
- Do not position heat-producing appliances, such as televisions or lamps, near the thermostat.
- A dusty filter reduces air flow. Examine your unit's air filters once a month and clean or replace filters when necessary. Keeping your filters clean can cut energy consumption 5 to 15%.
Attention pet owners...please be sure to pick up after your pets!
Reminder: I am trying to put together a community wide garage sale. Flyers were sent out about this. Please return the bottom portion if you are interested. Thanks!!
Chocolate Marshmallow Milkshake
Directions
Whisk 1/2 cup heavy cream (ideally extra-cold), 1/4 cup marshmallow fluff and 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form; set aside. Combine 1 cup cold whole milk and 1/4 cup chocolate sauce in a blender. Add 3 cups chocolate ice cream; blend until smooth. Fill 4 glasses one-quarter of the way with the shake; add some marshmallow cream, then more milkshake, then cream, then milkshake. Finish with a dollop of marshmallow cream and garnish with grated bittersweet chocolate.
Courtesy of FoodNetwork.com
5 Green Cleaning Tips for Your Bathroom
If you are trying to keep your bathrooms looking good without caustic chemicals and traditional high-power cleaners, try these green cleaning tips to help get your showers, sinks, toilets and floors sparkling using natural means. A few good guidelines are helping homeowners and renters take care of their homes without intense chemical formulations.
1. Use Vinegar-Based Products
For floors and tile, a vinegar-based cleaner can work just as well as some of the more costly and complex cleaners on the market. One of the challenges is to mix in additional elements to keep your bathroom from smelling like vinegar.
2. Use Baking Soda for Cleaning Drains
Using baking soda in conjunction with other natural cleaners can be an effective solution for cleaning out drains. This replaces some of the drain cleaners with potentially harmful fumes.
3. Plunging
Another alternative for drains is plunging and getting pipes unclogged by using the force of air over harsh chemicals.
4. Use “Elbow Grease”
Whether it’s floors or any other surface, some muscle power can be an effective alternative to high-powered chemicals.
5. Letting Surfaces Soak
Letting natural cleaners soak on a surface can increase their cleaning power. Here, the power of harsh chemicals is replaced by utilizing a longer time frame for cleaning. The natural use of lower intensity cleaners loosens dirt and grime by using moisture to help break it down and get surfaces and other items cleaner.
The above can help provide a deep clean for a bathroom without relying on chemicals that can cause health issues, harm to the environment, and your wallet.
Courtesy of Oh My Apt
