Create a cleaning rota for your flat

Now that you have a better idea of how often to clean your student house, let’s talk about the ideal cleaning rota. Building an effective plan should work for everyone in the apartment. Remember, we talked about team efforts, so even if you think you have the best plan, make sure everyone is on the same page.

We’ve gathered a few do’s and don’ts that you can use to further refine your student accommodation cleaning rota:

Do rotate jobs

People might resent the idea that they're being burdened with tougher jobs. Efficiency isn’t everything, so instead try to distribute and rotate jobs fairly. This will prevent resentment from setting in if one person gets the easier jobs and someone else is stuck cleaning the toilet.

Do allocate tasks based on how long they take

Some jobs take longer than others (eg: general dusting vs mopping and deep cleaning the floor). Factor this into your rota as well to ensure all your flatmates have it equal.

Do share the cost of cleaning products

Items like washing liquid, paper rolls, bleach and sanitising spray are cheaper when bought in bulk. Share the cost with your flatmates as they’ll be used a lot in communal areas.

Don’t leave everything to pile up

A common technique used by students is to leave all the jobs for a “cleanup weekend” where everyone works together to tidy up the home. While this can leave the apartment shining afterward, it isn’t that effective, as it’ll quickly get messy again. Focus on regular cleaning that makes your flat a nice place to live every day – not just on weekends.

Don’t take on more than your fair share

The attitude of your flatmates towards cleanup just comes down to luck. Sometimes they aren’t that keen on tidying up, but this doesn’t mean that you should take on more than you need to. This will only reinforce the habit. Instead, try to regularly communicate the importance of student house cleaning and hygiene so they pick up after themselves.

How To Share Student Accommodation Cleaning