Household Responsibilities

Personal Spaces: Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Maintaining your personal areas is important for everyone's comfort.

Before You Go / Regular Checklist:

• Trash: Empty all bedroom and bathroom trash cans. Take the bags downstairs to the main trashcan.
• Dishes from Rooms: Bring any dishes (cups, plates, bowls) from your room to the kitchen. Rinse them and place them in the left side of the sink.
• Mirrors: Wipe down mirrors in your bedroom and bathroom with Windex.
• Linens & Towels (Optional Wash):
  • If you want bed linens (sheets, pillowcases) washed, please strip them from your bed and leave them in a pile in your room.
  • Add any used towels from your bathroom to this pile.
  • They will be washed and returned to your room, folded. You can make your beds upon your return.

Bathroom Upkeep:

• Keep the bathroom areas you primarily use neat and tidy.
• If you're running low on essential toiletries, please write it on the dry-erase board on the refrigerator.

Clothing & Laundry

• You are each responsible for your own laundry: washing, drying, and putting it away.
• This will not be done for you while you are away, so please plan accordingly.
• Empty the lint trap in the dryer before each load.
• We can assist with special items or stain removal if needed.
• Plan Ahead: Consider doing laundry before you leave or when you return to ensure you have clean clothes.

The "Put It All The Way Away" Principle

This is key to keeping our shared spaces functional and tidy.

• If you use something or prepare food, ensure all related items (jars, boxes, supplies, trash) are put completely away when you're finished.
• Used dishes should be rinsed and placed in the left side of the sink.
• Aim to "Leave it better than you found it."

Shared Household Responsibilities

These are tasks we all share to keep the house in order.

Kitchen & Dishes:

• I will generally load and start the dishwasher.
• Dishwasher Duty: If you notice the dishwasher sign indicates "Clean", please take a few minutes to unload it. Your help here is appreciated.

Dog Care:

• Water: Ensure the dogs always have fresh water.
• Arrival Protocol: If you're the first one home, please let all dogs out. Alternatively, open the back door for Diamond.
• Yard Maintenance (Dog Waste):
  • The yard needs to be cleared of dog waste at least once or twice a week.
  • Use a trash bag and the scooper.
  • Dispose of the collected waste immediately in the grey trash bin.

Maintaining Common Areas:

• Please be mindful of keeping common areas (living room, kitchen, hallways, etc.) tidy.
• If you see something out of place:
  • Put it away if you know its proper place.
  • Alternatively, place it inside the room of the person it likely belongs to.
• This helps keep our main living spaces pleasant for everyone. Thanks for your contribution.