Whether you’ve been best friends since the fourth grade or you just met each other a few weeks ago, it can be a bit uncomfortable and awkward to ask your roommate to clean up after themselves. You don’t want to come off rude, but you also don’t want to eat dinner off a dirty plate. Between school, work, gym classes, and social outings, it can be difficult to find time for all roommates to tackle the mess at the same time. So while a cleaning chart hanging on the refrigerator might seem childish, it could actually be the trick to a clean and tidy (and peaceful) living space. We’ve rounded up 21 cleaning-schedule templates that will ease any nerves about talking to your roommate about tidying up and help leave your home sparkling clean!
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