Room Cleaning Guidelines

Hey Pirates! Keeping your space clean doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Follow this general guide and build a healthy room cleaning routine from the start. Keep in mind that this is a general guide, and that for some of these tasks you may consider doing at different intervals, just don’t forget to do them!

As Needed:

• Report any maintenance issues right away, the sooner we know, the sooner we can help
• Wash dishes immediately after use
• Wipe up spills and crumbs as soon as they happen
• Use fans occasionally to aid in circulating your air
• Empty your trash and recycling bins as soon as they are full, don’t overload

Daily:

• Make your bed
• Ensure dirty clothes are placed in a laundry bin or hamper
• Hang all towels you used throughout the day

Weekly:

• Empty your trash and recycling bins, even if they’re not full. Especially if you’re creating a lot of food waste
• Dust all dorm surfaces, vents, and window blinds
• Wipe down heavily used surfaces like your desk, doorknobs, and light switches
• Sweep, vacuum, and/or swiffer your floors. Don’t forget to take care of any rugs
• Wash all your dirty clothes and towels every single week, if not earlier
• Wash sheets and pillowcases
• Check for, and dispose of expired food itens

Monthly:

• Wash any blankets, comforters monthly, if not earlier
• Wipe your AC filter clean. If you have concerns prior to our scheduled maintenance, submit a work oeder
• Wipe down your mini-fridge and microwave, inside and out
• Clean your windows