Cleaning Plans, Teamwork & Conflict Resolution
How Shared Living Works: Cleaning Plan, Teamwork & Conflict Resolution
A clean and well-kept home is the foundation for a pleasant and respectful atmosphere in any student flatshare. To make it work, you need clear agreements, a bit of organization – and most of all, team spirit.
1. Stay organized with a fair and simple chore plan
On stuwo.ch, under the Forms tab, you’ll find two helpful cleaning schedules:
- 📋 Table-based cleaning plan – clearly structured and easy to follow
- 📋 Another table-format cleaning plan
- 🌀 Cleaning Wheel – playful, rotating, and easy to understand
Each WG (flatshare) should decide together which plan fits best and fairly divide weekly tasks like cleaning the kitchen, bathroom, or taking out the trash. Important: don’t just assign tasks – talk it through as a group!
Tip: Free apps like Flatastic, Nipto, or OurHome can also help you stay organized.
2. Team building – Start strong, live better
First impressions matter – even in shared living. To make things run smoothly from day one, it’s a good idea to organize a little team building event right after moving in or at the start of the semester.
- 🍝 Cook and share a spaghetti dinner
- 🎲 Host a game or movie night
- 🏞️ Plan a fun weekend outing together
Getting to know each other builds trust – and that’s the best foundation for a happy and well-functioning WG.
3. Troubleshooting – What if someone doesn’t do their part?
Even with a good plan in place, someone might not stick to the agreed schedule. In that case, it’s important to communicate clearly and early.
- Talk to them directly – be friendly but assertive.
- Set a deadline by which the task should be done.
- Document the issue – with photos and dates, e.g. in a PDF file.
- Inform Stuwo if the issue doesn’t improve.
Stuwo will review the case and can take the following steps:
- Issue a formal warning
- Arrange a meeting with a written agreement
- If the problem continues: contract termination
Weekly cleaning as agreed in the chore plan is part of the rental contract – those who consistently avoid it must expect consequences.
Conclusion: Shared living means shared responsibility
Living in a student WG can be a lot of fun – as long as everyone pulls their weight. With a working cleaning plan, mutual respect, and strong team spirit, your Stuwo flatshare will feel like a real home.
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