Additional norms

There are many things that we prefer to do in a certain way, but for whatever reason don't make it into the constitution, collective agreements, visitor infopage or any of the signs around the house. This page can act as a gathering place for those things. These norms are not rules: they can be edited by anyone at any time without formal process.

Toilets

• pee sitting down
• check after every shit: brush if you gotta
• if you finish the toilet paper, butt towels or menstrual products, refill immediately

Bathroom

• empty the drain-sieve of the shower after every use
• make sure the floor is not left wet; there is a towel dedicated for the floor
• leave the shower head in its holder, pointing down

Kitchen

Check out Kitchen and Cooking for more info.

• use the dishwasher for cups, plates, glasses, cutlery (for cleanliness, efficiency and separation of things that can crack)
• hand wash sharp knifes, wooden items, large items, or items that are needed frequently and there is only one of
• do not leave anything in the sink (applies to all sinks)
• use the extraction fan when frying
• if people are preparing a communal meal, ask them before hanging out there
• prepared food should only be left on the table during communal meal times, afterwards it goes to the stove above the oven, the fridge or the food shelf
• don't leave a tiny bit of food—finish it!
• if you finish a pot/pan of communal food, put it to the dirty dishes next to the sink with a bit of water as soon as possible

Uncategorized

• if you are not sure how to do something, ask as many times as necessary; if you are sure but it's your first time, don't be
• close windows with all latches secured (1-3)
• don't leave wood wet: wipe up spills on tables
• minimize your contacts from ringing the doorbell: ensure they can independently enter
• minimize your contacts calling the house phone: encourage direct calling
• immediately wet-wipe spills of anything that isn't water
• all communal items you use should go back to the exact same place, if you don't remember ask
• soft requirement that research or publications about Kanthaus should be at least open-access
• ensure your personal storage locations are clearly labeled: if using a peg or box, you may wish to mark both ends/sides
• Wiki style and formatting
• be thorough
• behave in a way that we don't need to make any more rules