Keeping your shared student house clean can be challenging, especially when you can’t find the motivation or time to clean the house from top to bottom.
Although deep cleans are a great way to keep your home sparkling clean, they’re not the only option – there are loads of small things you can do on a regular basis to keep your house neat and organised.
We’ve put together a round-up of some of the top healthy habits to stay on top of the mess…
Sharing a fridge means that sometimes stuff gets forgotten about, and inevitably, some food starts to go off. It’s worth having a weekly check of the fridge with your housemates to see if anything’s out of date or gone visibly mouldy. While you’re at it, you might as well give your fridge a quick wipe-down!
Making your bed might seem like a waste of time, but you’d be surprised – this simple action will instantly make your room look and feel tidier. Perfect if you plan on getting some uni work done in your room. Best of all, it only takes a few minutes, so it’s worth making it a habit.
Although it’s probably the last thing you want to do before heading to bed, your future self will thank you! Getting into the habit of cleaning all the dishes and wiping the sides before heading to bed means you’ll wake up to a tidy kitchen (providing your housemates haven’t messed it up – but at least your pots will be clean!)
If you think you’ll struggle to do a massive pile of washing up before bed, why not try cleaning as you cook? Wash up items after using them and clear the side while waiting for your food to cook. You’ll probably still have to wash up your plate and a few other bits afterwards, but they’ll be much less of a build-up – helping you to get it done!
Living in a shared student house means that rubbish piles up rather quickly. So, if someone forgets to take the bin out, it can be pretty disastrous. Sticking the bin rota somewhere visible can be a good idea – this way, you’ll always know when it’s going to be collected. If you’ve got a cleaning rota, add ‘take the bin out’ so that it never gets forgotten about.
Not got a cleaning rota yet? Check out our guide to creating the ultimate cleaning rota for housemates.
One of the easiest ways to keep your shared house from spiralling into chaos is to put things away after you use them. If you try on a couple of outfits before deciding on the right fit for your night out, put the unworn clothes away before heading out the door. If you’ve done some studying and your books, pens, and revision cards are now spread across your desk, put everything away so it’s neat for the next study sesh.
If you always wait until your laundry basket is practically overflowing before putting a load on, this habit is for you!
Instead of leaving it until the last minute, create a schedule for when to do your laundry. How many loads you’ll need to do a week will depend on how many clothes you wear, so you’ll need to create a routine that works for you. Make sure that once your clothes are dry, you put them away as soon as possible to keep your room nice and tidy.
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With the end of the year fast approaching, you may be thinking about heading home for Christmas to spend time with family and friends. The uni term will slowly be winding down, and you’ll feel more and more festive each day.
The move from first to second year at university often comes with a lot of change as most students will have to start paying bills for the first time. In this feature we discuss how you can keep your finances organised and pay bills responsibly.
The move from first to second year at university often comes with a lot of change as most students will have to start paying bills for the first time. In this feature we discuss how you can keep your finances organised and pay bills responsibly.