·Avoid taking an elevator with a neighbor -- wait for the next one
·Use your elbows for pushing buttons
·Go to common areas -- like mail rooms or laundry areas -- at offbeat times -- late in the morning or late at night.
·Take your trash out in bulk for less trips out
·Use your shirt, bananas, any fabric when touching door handles and mailboxes
If you're having a hard time making rent payments, talk to your apartment management. Be honest about your financial situation. Many managers are working with their renters.
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