When it comes to cleaning your living space would you consider yourself a “neat freak” or someone that lets the clutter slide? With a roommate, you may find that your “cleaning compatibility” is out of sync. You may be used to having things cleaned a certain way whereas your roommate is a bit more lackadaisical when it comes to picking up after themselves. You certainly don’t want to get in a situation where you’re taking over the role of a parent who is constantly reminding their child to pick up after themselves. How can you handle a messy roommate? Here are some things to think about:
Try to See Where They’re Coming From
Discussing why someone is messy can be very delicate. But if the situation has reached critical mass and you are constantly being annoyed by the clutter they leave behind, then this is definitely something you want to discuss. You shouldn’t come at it from a perspective of “what’s your problem?” Instead, try the approach of “are you aware this is happening and why do you think that is?” It could be that after years of living with a nagging parent your roommate is just trying to exert some independence. That is certainly understandable but you have to let them know it’s not acceptable.
Divide the Living Space Into Zones
Your bedroom is your own territory just as your roommate’s bedroom is their own territory. You can expect the same level of cleanliness in their “zone.” However, when it comes to the common areas like the living room, kitchen and shared bathroom it is understandable to want those areas to be kept clean. What you have to decide is just what is acceptable in terms of your level of cleanliness. If moving the furniture and getting at the dust bunnies once a week is important to you, then this might be a task you should take on.
Hire Junk King Minneapolis
Another great approach where everyone is happy is to bring in outside help. You could hire a professional cleaning service to come in once a week or twice a month to take care of all the cleaning. You might find that your roommate is very amenable to sharing that expense especially if it’s frees them from the job! When it comes to removing bigger items like furniture, appliances, e-waste or anything that can be put into the trash then you’ll want to hire Junk King Minneapolis. These are the junk removal pros that have a long history with clearing out all kinds of unwanted clutter from homes and apartments. You can always rely on Junk King Minneapolis for professional and affordable junk removal.