Should I Clean The Kitchen And Vacuum?

Question

In College in a dorm room, 2 of my 3 roommates, went on a trip this weekend and left the sink full of dishes and a pan on the stove full of water. They also left the trash full past the brim.

I took the trash out, buy am debating on wheter to clean the kitchen and wash the dishes, its filthy, in my standards, there are crumbs, and what not all on the counter and floor.

The thing is I rarely every use the kitchen, the only thing I use is the microwave, I dont' even use there silverware, I use my plastic one and paper plates.

But its just really filthy and getting to me. Now I consdering once I get off work to just clean and get it over with. Because I was rasied to keep a clean room and kitchen. Also should I vacuum the living room also. I plan on vacuuming my room, becuase I use it, but I'm hardly in the living, either I'm in the library or my room, So should I vacuum that too?

What Should I do?

Answer 1

Put their stuff and dirty dishes in plastic begs and place them on the bed. Leave a little note saying, I needed a glass of water. And then just straighten up the house so that you don't feel grossed out. When they approach you and ask why you did that, say that it really disgusts you that they do that and if they can't clean their dishes and take out the garbage so it doesn't smell up the room then they are going to have to buy paper plates or start paying you for maid service.

But I would look to see if you can change roomies. They are pigs and irresponsible. Probably spoiled as well.

Answer 2

This happened to my friend as well. She was really sick and I went over to her house and it looked like a truck hit it. I asked her what happened and she said that she was the only one that cleaned. So I helped her out.

This is what we did (and it worked!):
First she sat them down after I had left and the house was **** and span and discussed how she should not be responsible for the house. Then they came up with a few plans.
Every day someone does the dishes and sweeps the floor, regardless if they have even used the culterly, plates, pans, etc. If they can't do it that day (extended class, extra project, etc) they have to switch their day with someone else.
Every week they are assigned another chore in rotation. This varies between cleaning the living room (vacuuming, dusting, cleaning up the garbage), cleaning the bathroom (to the nines), and cleaning up their art room (the three are in an art program and their "studio" gets filthy quickly.
Once a month the three of them get together and clean up the kitchen (clean the fridge, stove, floors), clean the enterance (mop the floors, clean out the closet), and clean the laundry room (mop the floors, put away the chemicals).

Try making a schedule and see what happens. Hopefully it will make it so that you will never be stuck with a dirty house again :(

Answer 3

It seems to me that living with your room mates is for you ... much like a Mom who lives with a husband and kids! Always feeling the need to clean up after everybody. Well here's what I think you could do.

If you are not used to living under such sloppy and messy conditions and you obviously take some pride in your surroundings then I would suggest cleaning up. If that means that every now and then you're cleaning the kitchen, living room and bathroom .... well so be it. You would be doing it for yourself .... NOT for them.

I don't know how long you are still going to be living with these same room mates ... but if it's for quite some time to come then perhaps it would be better to sit down with them and create some kind of chart for duties. You could have a rotating schedule OR if everyone would rather choose a chore and always be responsible for the same one .... GREAT! At least that way there is no question as to whom to blame when the job isn't done! ; )

I can understand that it's frustrating for you but there will be many things in the future when you will have to decide on a course of action .... this will be something you will look back on and wonder .... "why did I think that this was so important?"

If you have the time ... clean the place up to please yourself ... perhaps have a chat and let them know you worked hard and that you would appreciate a little courtesy from them as well. If they give you grief about the entire issue ... let it go ... life is too short. Keep your own room the way you want it kept and continue on with using disposable dishes and the microwave!

Good luck my dear ... I feel for you but you must keep in mind that we all come from a variety of backgrounds with different standards. I definitely like your own standard so keep it up. Best of luck with all your College courses and I wish you success in all your endeavours.

Answer 4

Put the dirty dishes on their beds. Leave a note saying''I needed to use the kitchen and couldn't get to it. I did vacuum. Don't forget it's your turn next." Ultimately the division of household chores should have been done as soon as you moved in together. Perhaps this action will prompt the discussion now.

Answer 5

i admire my Shark steam mop. I opted for in simple terms the steam mop so I do would desire to comb first. even though it sanitizes the floor making use of in simple terms warm water and steam, no harsh chemical compounds. EDIT: Yeah, I regarded on the mixture too and for me it got here right down to cost. the mixture is greater costly, and as quickly as I study the comments, there have been quite some negatives relating to the longevity / sturdiness of the product. via fact this became my first Shark purchase, I chosen the decrease priced kind via fact I had doubts approximately how long it might final. it is not that massive of a deal for me to comb the corner of the kitchen the place my youngsters sit down earlier mopping the whole floor.

Answer 6

Why not try your best to ignore it and just enjoy " YOUR " weekend ?
Chances are ...if you clean this time ...they just might leave it another time if they see you will do it. They evidently left the pan soaking with the intent to clean it and the dishes when they got back.... so let them do just that. It's no fun to come back to all that mess and have to clean ...so before they leave next time, they might take care of the obligations first and when the weekend is over......everyone will have enjoyed.

Answer 7

Don't clean it up. If you do it once, they'll expect you to do it all the time. They have already pegged you as the neat freak and will take advantage of you if you let them. Just ignore it and them. Keep your corner clean, not theirs.Maybe start looking for new roommates if it bothers you that much.

Answer 8

Take pictures and put the pictures on their beds and then clean up. If you don't have a color printer, email the pictures to them. Have a serious discussion with them when they return and get them to share the cleanup duties fairly according to who makes the most mess.

Answer 9

I think your room mates are well unfair - but yeah I think you should tidy it up - just for your own piece of mind. You'll feel much better after it's done 'cos you're obviously not used to living in a pigsty..but I think you should give them the hardword when they get back.

Answer 10

I would clean it for no other reason than it would drive me nuts.But when my roomates got home,I would point out that I had cleaned it and ask them to be a little more considerate.Roomates are like partners,everyone needs to work together.