It can be pretty expensive to rent an apartment or a home alone. Living with roommates may be more economical and sensible even if you have a partner. When living with roommates, consideration is of the highest importance. The first thing that you have to do is choose your roommates well. 

If you have a friend you are already well acquainted with, they may be the best option for a roommate. In reality, you won’t know how someone will be until you live with them. To get an idea of what everyone expects, ask your roommates some tough questions about things that annoy them and certain boundaries they would like to have in the house. Cleanliness is also essential, so savvy roommates get a list of cleaning duties that each roommate can be in charge of.

Deciding on Cleaning Duties

When deciding on the different cleaning duties that the roommates will have, the best thing to do is sit down with your roommates and discuss what areas of the house you all want to have cleaned regularly. Everyone has different standards for cleaning, so a good thing would be to sit down and talk to your roommates and decide on what duties are essential. Once you agree, you should next write them down and assign a person to a task every month. It is wise to have the clean up chart placed in an area of the house that everyone could look at, or you all could even share a Google calendar and share the cleaning schedule with all the roommates.

1. The Kitchen

The kitchen is one of the most frequented places in the house. The reason is simple: everyone has to eat at least once or twice a day. It is easy for the kitchen to get dirty if people are not considerate. Make rules regarding leaving dishes in the sink and the orderliness of where the dishes should go. Apart from the dishes, there needs to be an arrangement to clean the floors regularly and horizontal surfaces. Once you and your roommates have all decided on rules for the kitchen, everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves, and the person with the kitchen duty that month will do the general wipe down.

2. Bathrooms

Bathrooms are the most frequented areas in the home, and they also have the potential to be the dirtiest. Much weight has to be put on the cleanliness of the bathroom. Once again, everyone has different standards when it comes to hygiene, so you all do well to agree on the general standard for the bathroom. The toilet, tub, sink, and floors must be washed weekly. Apart from that, all individuals who share the bathroom have to do their part to pick up after themselves and leave the bathroom clean after using it.

3. Living Room and Hallways

In a nice leasing community, the house layout may be open, so since roommates and friends often come through the living room, it needs to be nice and orderly. At the same time, they must be cleaned, dusted, and the floors must be vacuumed and mopped. All Roommates should understand the importance of keeping these areas clean and orderly, and the person assigned to take care of the task monthly will do the general cleanup.

Be a Considerate Roommate

No one wants to live with an inconsiderate roommate who does not consider the needs of other roommates. Everyone has different backgrounds, so the way you and your roommates live may differ. Open communication is essential because if there is a lack of communication, there could be a lot of misunderstandings. 

Your room is your haven, and as long as you have your bedroom, you can decide how you want to keep that area clean. When it comes to the rest of the house, most people do not want to live in squalor, so you do well to maintain the cleanliness of your home for your health and the health and well-being of your roommates. When you do this, not only will you save a mint in your rent costs, but you will also build a lasting bond with your roommates.

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