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== Bathroom ==
== Bathroom ==


* clean the drain of the shower after use
* 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
* 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
* leave the shower head in its holder, pointing down
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== Kitchen ==
== Kitchen ==
Check out [[Kitchen]] and [[Cooking]] for more info.
Check out [[Kitchen]] and [[Cooking]] for more info.
* don't hand-wash cups, plates, glasses, cutlery: use the dishwasher (for cleanliness, efficiency and separation of things that can crack)
* use the dishwasher for cups, plates, glasses, cutlery (for cleanliness, efficiency and separation of things that can crack)
* do not put in the dishwasher: sharp knifes, wood, very large items, or items that are needed frequently and there is only one of
* hand wash sharp knifes, wooden items, large items, or items that are needed frequently and there is only one of
* do not leave things in the sink (applies to all sinks)
* do not leave anything in the sink (applies to all sinks)
* use the extraction fan when frying
* use the extraction fan when frying
* if people are preparing a communal meal, ask them before hanging out there
* if people are preparing a communal meal, ask them before hanging out there
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* close [[windows]] with all latches secured (1-3)
* close [[windows]] with all latches secured (1-3)
* don't leave wood wet: wipe up spills on tables
* don't leave wood wet: wipe up spills on tables
* minimize (your guests or groups) from ringing the doorbell
* minimize your contacts from ringing the doorbell: ensure they can independently enter
* minimize your contacts calling the house phone: encourage direct calling
* minimize your contacts calling the house phone: encourage direct calling
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49p1JVLHUos be thorough]
* 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
* all communal items you use should go back to the exact same place, if you don't remember ask
* behave in a way that we don't need to make any more rules
* soft requirement that research or publications about Kanthaus should be at least open-access
* 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]]
* [[Wiki style and formatting]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49p1JVLHUos be thorough]
* behave in a way that we don't need to make any more rules
[[Category:Social]]
[[Category:Social]]
[[Category:Practicalities]]
[[Category:Practicalities]]

Revision as of 09:31, 15 July 2025

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