Laundry Lessons
Clean Sweep
Bathroom Basics
Dorm Room Routines
Common Space Collaboration
100
You should clean this after every dryer use to prevent fires and keep it working efficiently.
What is the Lint Trap?
100
You should use this tool at least once a week to quickly pick up crumbs and dust from the floor without plugging anything in.
What is a Broom?
100
Closing this before flushing in a shared bathroom can prevent germs from spreading.
What is the Toilet Lid?
100
Making this each morning helps keep your room looking neat and sets a good tone for the day.
What is Bed?
100
To prevent the attraction of pests, you should always do this after cooking a meal in the communal kitchen.
What is Clean your Dishes?
200
Stuffing too many clothes into the washing machine or dryer can stop them from getting clean and cause damage to the machine. This is referred to as...
What is Overloading?
200
Wiping counters, sealing food, and taking out trash often helps keep these unwanted guests away.
What are pests?
200
Using this tool along with cleaner is essential for reaching under the rim and scrubbing the bowl thoroughly.
What is a Toilet Brush?
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200
Using a vacuum, broom, or mop regularly helps prevent this in your room.
What is Dust/Dirt?
200
Picking up trash and putting items back in their place keeps these chill/study areas in residence tidy for everyone.
What are Lounges?
300
DAILY DOUBLE! The team must decide how many points they want to wager.
Laundry must be removed from machines within this amount of time following the end of the cycle.
What is 15 Minutes?
300
Leaving wet sponges or cloths unwashed can lead to the growth of this unpleasant substance.
What is Mold?
300
After showering, keeping this cracked open or using an exhaust fan reduces humidity and prevents mold growth.
What is a Window/Door?
300
Keeping snacks, leftovers, and perishables sealed in containers or the fridge prevents this issue.
What is Spoiling/Expiring?
300
Leaving a bunch of items around common areas can cause this to build up.
What is Clutter?
400
Adding this liquid or sheet to your laundry helps reduce static and makes clothes softer.
What is Fabric Softener?
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400
When organic waste sits too long in the trash, it begins this unpleasant biological process. (You should always take trash out before this occurs.)
What is Rotting?
400
Handles, faucet knobs, and flush handles are common surfaces where this can accumulate in shared bathrooms.
What is Bacteria?
400
Leaving dirty clothes in a hamper or gym bag too long can lead to this filling your room.
What is Musty Odor?
400
To prevent fiery disaster in the shared kitchen, you should always check that this has been turned off when finishing cooking.
What is the Burner?
500
Separating lights and darks before washing helps prevent this laundry disaster.
What is Bleeding?
500
This common household ingredient, often paired with baking soda, can clean glass and deodorize surfaces.
What is Vinegar?
500
Wiping up your water spills, toothpaste, or hair, as well as ensuring your dirty laundry is handled appropriately, are all part of good bathroom ____.
What is Etiquette?
500
Taking turns cleaning common areas of a shared living space is an example of good roommate ____.
What is Cooperation?
500
Violating common space rules or cleaning responsibilities can result in consequences outlined in this document.
What is the Residence Contract?