15 Tips To Win At Life In A Shared House | house sharing
"Iwouldhavetakencareofit,but...""Wewereoutofwindowcleaner.""Icouldntfindanylightbulbs."Howmaybetimeshaveweallheard(andsaid!)this,right?Eliminatethelittleproblemsthatmakeitdifficulttostartajobandstartgettingthingsdonebypreppingyourhouseshareforquickandeffectivehousekeeping.Createacommunalcleaningandtoolsupply.Poolwhatyoualreadyhave,andeveryoneshouldfrontthecashtomakesureyourhousehastheessentials:broomanddustpan,mop,cleaningsprays,basictools[1],lightbulbs,batteries,plusanythingelseyoudecideasa...
"I would have taken care of it, but..." "We were out of window cleaner." "I couldnt find any lightbulbs." How maybe times have we all heard (and said!) this, right? Eliminate the little problems that make it difficult to start a job and start getting things done by prepping your houseshare for quick and effective housekeeping.
Create a communal cleaning and tool supply. Pool what you already have, and everyone should front the cash to make sure your house has the essentials: broom and dustpan, mop, cleaning sprays, basic tools[1], lightbulbs, batteries, plus anything else you decide as a group should be readily available.
Designate a space. Decide where all your communal house goods will go, so that everyone always know where to find them! Use a cupboard, closet, or buy a plastic tub or drawers.
Keep a cash kitty. If every housemate chips in 2-5 quid a month to a communal supplies fund[2], there will always be cash to replace sponges, hand soap, and lightbulbs....