Living in a sharehouse can be the best of times: impromptu dinners, late-night chats, someone always around to water your plants. But nothing sours the vibe faster than passive-aggressive Post-its about “whose turn it is to take the bins out.” No stress, we’ve got your back! Enter the brilliant Britex cleaning rota. Simple, fair, and best of all, fall-out proof.

First rule of shared living? Communication is key. Like any good relationship, don’t just hope everyone will chip in equally. Sit down, sort out the expectations, and pop it all into a weekly schedule that lives somewhere visible—fridge, group chat, maybe even laminated with funky fonts if you’re fancy. Keep it easy to follow and rotate the less-loved jobs so no one’s stuck on bathroom duty forever.

Now, the weekly essentials. Kitchen benches, bathroom sinks, floors that cop the brunt of daily traffic, it’s no secret that these need regular love. Create a “who does what” that covers:

• Sweeping/vacuuming/mopping common areas
• Wiping kitchen benches and stovetops
• Bathroom clean (sink, loo, bath—the big three)
• Taking out the bins and recycling

Make it doable. No one’s expecting a hotel-level polish, just a solid once-over to keep the grime from building. For the big jobs, invest in the right tools. Keep a pack of Spot ‘n’ Stain Carpet & Upholstery Wipes on hand for rogue spillage, especially if you’ve got carpets copping foot traffic from every direction. You can even make a day of it: clean first, wine later.

For those “oh no, not again” moments (looking at you, pasta sauce on the walls and mystery fridge spills), keep a bottle of Britex Spot ‘n’ Stain under the sink. Quick spritz, blot, done. It’s perfect for midweek mishaps when no one has the time (or emotional energy) for a full reset.

Now, let’s talk accountability—but make it chill. Group chat reminders. A cute whiteboard. A colour-coded spreadsheet maybe? Whatever works. If someone’s having a shocker of a week, swap tasks around—just don’t ghost the chores altogether. Cleaning karma is very real.

Lastly, don’t forget to celebrate the wins. Clean bathroom? Light a candle. Lounge room vacuumed? Chuck on a movie. Sometimes just knowing you’re not alone in the mess makes all the difference. Teamwork, baby.

So, whether your housemates are your best mates or you’re a little more “hi-bye” with them, a good rota keeps things fair, fun, and way less passive-aggressive, take it from us!