Cleaning

Residents are required to keep their room in a safe, clean and respectable state of living: failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.

Keeping your room clean

ISH’s Housekeeping Team do a termly clean of all washbasins and ensuite bathrooms: cleaning dates will be announced in advance by email. If you prefer to opt out of this free service, or to request additional cleaning at a cost, please email accom@ish.org.uk (for GPS) and KLDutymanagers@ish.org.uk (for Kennington)

Cleaning costs : GPS

Cleaning costs : Kennington

You are responsible for cleaning the rest of your room. A vacuum cleaner, mop and bucket are available to borrow from reception (please return any items borrowed promptly after use). Please do not use the vacuum cleaner during Quiet Time (11pm - 8am). 

Do not leave open (or easily opened) packets of food in your room without placing them in plastic storage boxes, as there is a risk that they will attract pests, such as mice. ISH provides every resident with a set of plastic food storage boxes to help prevent any infestations. Please also remove and wash dirty cups, plates and cutlery from your room when you have finished using them. Put all food waste in kitchen / kitchenette general waste bins.   

Room Checks

Rooms will be inspected every term to check their condition. If it is deemed necessary by ISH or its staff for the room to be cleaned, Residents will be given notice of this requirement. If the room has not been cleaned by the time of the next inspection, ISH will arrange for the room to be cleaned and apply a charge to cover the costs incurred by ISH. 

Bedding and Linen

Your bed will be made up with sheets, a single duvetand a pillow with covers when you arrive. You are responsible for washing your bed linen. Extra linen and other items are available to buy online at  www.unikitout.com.

Rubbish & Waste 

You are responsible for emptying the waste bin in your bedroom into the clearly labelled "General Waste" and "Recycling" bins in kitchens or kitchenettes. These larger bins are emptied regularly by our Housekeeping Team.

Do not leave any rubbish or any other items in corridors. You will find spare bin liners in kitchens and kitchenettes.

Communal Areas

Your cleaning responsibilities (bedrooms and communal areas)

• Keep your room tidy, e.g. remove items from the floor and keep surfaces clear of clutter
• Wash dishes and cooking implements after use
• Clear up spills, crumbs and cooking debris on kitchen hobs, ovens, grills and microwaves
• Keep sinks and basins clear of food waste
• Empty kitchen bins
• Clean clear surfaces and sinks
• Periodic cleaning of kettles, toasters, hobs and microwaves
• Mop kitchen floors
• Clean front of fridges, freezers, cupboard doors and drawers
• Sweep or vacuum corridors, stairs and floors