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== Time and place == | |||
'''Mondays at 11 am''' we meet in the [[dining room]] to distribute tasks. Then all of our houses will be cleaned for a maximum of 2 hours. | |||
'''Mondays at 11 am''' we meet in the [[ | |||
== Initial meeting == | |||
[[File:PowerHourTaskList2024.png|thumb|Power Hour Task List]] | |||
There is a Power Hour Task List for the most relevant tasks. | There is a Power Hour Task List for the most relevant tasks. | ||
The facilitator goes through the tasks briefly to find out which ones are of priority this week. Visitors are given tasks first so that they can be paired with more experienced Kanthausians easily. Then there is a round in which people can grab their preferred task. The facilitator makes sure that no important task is left and that everybody has something to do in the end. | The facilitator goes through the tasks briefly to find out which ones are of priority this week. Visitors are given tasks first so that they can be paired with more experienced Kanthausians easily. Then there is a round in which people can grab their preferred task. The facilitator makes sure that no important task is left and that everybody has something to do in the end. | ||
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This meeting should not take more than 10 minutes. | This meeting should not take more than 10 minutes. | ||
== General Info == | |||
Most cleaning supplies are stored in the [[Intermediate|Intermediate Storage Room]]. | |||
Most cleaning supplies are stored in the [[ | |||
If the layout of the house is not clear to you, please refer to the [https://kanthaus.gitlab.io/expfloorer/ expfloorer]. | If the layout of the house is not clear to you, please refer to the [https://kanthaus.gitlab.io/expfloorer/ expfloorer]. | ||
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If you can’t clean immediately after the Power Hour meeting, please do it in the next 2-3 days. | If you can’t clean immediately after the Power Hour meeting, please do it in the next 2-3 days. | ||
== Detailed description of tasks == | |||
=== Main Kitchen === | |||
* clear the rack of clean dishes | * clear the rack of clean dishes | ||
* do all the dishes | * do all the dishes | ||
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* do what you think should be done additionally | * do what you think should be done additionally | ||
=== Snack Kitchen === | |||
* empty and fill the [[Dish washing|dishwasher]] | |||
* empty and fill the [[ | |||
* clear and clean all surfaces | * clear and clean all surfaces | ||
* clean the sink and mirror | * clean the sink and mirror | ||
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* do what you think should be done additionally | * do what you think should be done additionally | ||
=== Bathrooms K20 === | |||
This is about all bathrooms and toilets in K20: The [[Mainbathroom|Main Bathroom]], the upper and lower staircase toilets. - clean the toilet - clean the sink and mirror - empty the bucket of used butt towels - refill clean butt towels and toilet paper - if necessary exchange the hand towel - in the Main Bathroom: clean the bathtub - do what you think should be done additionally | |||
This is about all bathrooms and toilets in K20: The [[ | |||
=== | === Bathrooms K22 === | ||
This is about all bathrooms and toilets in K22: The [[2nd bathroom|2nd Bathroom]], the [[Baby bathroom|Baby Bathroom]], the [[Compost toilet|Compost Toilet]]. - clean the toilet - clean the sink and mirror - empty the bucket of used butt towels - refill clean butt towels and toilet paper - if necessary exchange the hand towel - bonus task: clean the sink in the [[Electronics workshop|Electronics Workshop]] and exchange the hand towel - do what you think should be done additionally | |||
* get a vacuum cleaner from the [[ | === Vacuuming Central Rooms === | ||
* get a vacuum cleaner from the [[Intermediate|Intermediate Storage Room]] | |||
* vacuum all of K20-1 and K22-1 except the staircases | * vacuum all of K20-1 and K22-1 except the staircases | ||
=== | === Vacuuming Staircase K20 Plus === | ||
* get a vacuum cleaner from the [[Intermediate|Intermediate Storage Room]] | |||
* get a vacuum cleaner from the [[ | |||
* vacuum the K20 staircase and whatever needs vacuuming in K20-0, K20-2 and/or K20-3 | * vacuum the K20 staircase and whatever needs vacuuming in K20-0, K20-2 and/or K20-3 | ||
=== | === Vacuuming Staircase K22 Plus === | ||
* get a vacuum cleaner from the [[2nd bathroom|2nd Bathroom]] | |||
* get a vacuum cleaner from the [[ | |||
* vacuum the K22 staircase and whatever needs vacuuming in K22-0 and/or K22-2 | * vacuum the K22 staircase and whatever needs vacuuming in K22-0 and/or K22-2 | ||
=== Vortex Shifting === | |||
* go to the [[Intermediate|Intermediate Storage Room]] | |||
* follow the [[Processes to manage stuff|instructions about the vortex]] | |||
=== Indoor Plant Care === | |||
* take a watering can from the [[Intermediate|Intermediate Storage Room]] | |||
* take a watering can from the [[ | |||
* walk through all of K20 and K22 looking for plants | * walk through all of K20 and K22 looking for plants | ||
* only water plants which are actually dry! | * only water plants which are actually dry! | ||
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* do what you think should be done additionally | * do what you think should be done additionally | ||
=== Bin Emptying === | |||
* the big bins are in the garden next to the K22 back door | * the big bins are in the garden next to the K22 back door | ||
* [https://germanyinusa.com/2020/08/26/recycling-in-germany-2/ some general advice on German recycling] | * [https://germanyinusa.com/2020/08/26/recycling-in-germany-2/ some general advice on German recycling] | ||
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* if necessary empty the small bins in all the toilets | * if necessary empty the small bins in all the toilets | ||
=== Incoming Food Care === | |||
* look through the boxes of incoming food in K20-0 entrance | * look through the boxes of incoming food in K20-0 entrance | ||
* | * separate food that needs immediate care (e.g. berries, broken packaging, unfrozen things) | ||
* | * separate clean from dirty food | ||
* clean and dry long-lasting food goes to the food storage in K20-B (make sure packaging is not damaged!) | * clean and dry long-lasting food goes to the food storage in K20-B (make sure packaging is not damaged!) | ||
* clean and dry fruits and vegetables go into the food shelves in K20-1 | * clean and dry fruits and vegetables go into the food shelves in K20-1 | ||
* clean everything that needs cleaning in the [[ | * clean everything that needs cleaning in the [[Washing room|Washing Room]] | ||
* clean and wet food can sit there until it’s dry | * clean and wet food can sit there until it’s dry | ||
* more detailed instructions can be | * more detailed instructions can be found in the section about [[saving food]] | ||
=== Existing Food Care === | |||
* look through the food shelves in K20-1 | * look through the food shelves in K20-1 | ||
* throw away rotting food | * throw away rotting food | ||
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* bonus task: look through the food storage in K20-B | * bonus task: look through the food storage in K20-B | ||
=== Communal Closet Sorting === | |||
* sort the clean communal clothes into the fitting spots in the closet | * sort the clean communal clothes into the fitting spots in the closet | ||
* mind the sizes! | * mind the sizes! | ||
* match socks, leftover single socks can stay in a basket under the [[ | * match socks, leftover single socks can stay in a basket under the [[Communal closet|clothes 4 future]] rail | ||
* sort out ripped or torn clothes | * sort out ripped or torn clothes | ||
* fold towels and put them into the closet in the Main Bathroom | * fold towels and put them into the closet in the Main Bathroom | ||
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* bring bed cloths, kitchen textiles, clean butt towels and sorted-out clothes to Intermediate Storage Room | * bring bed cloths, kitchen textiles, clean butt towels and sorted-out clothes to Intermediate Storage Room | ||
=== Basic Workshop Clean-Up === | |||
* clear and clean the surfaces | * clear and clean the surfaces | ||
* do what you think should be done to make the room inviting | * do what you think should be done to make the room inviting | ||
=== Mopping Central Rooms + Main Bathroom === | |||
* wait for the vacuuming to be finished | * wait for the vacuuming to be finished | ||
* then get a mop and bucket from the [[ | * then get a mop and bucket from the [[Intermediate|Intermediate Storage Room]] | ||
* mop the Main Kitchen, the Snack Kitchen, the Dining Room, the Elephant Room, the Main Bathroom | * mop the Main Kitchen, the Snack Kitchen, the Dining Room, the Elephant Room, the Main Bathroom | ||
* mop where you think it should be mopped | * mop where you think it should be mopped | ||
=== Deep Clean Room of Choice === | |||
* name one room and give it all your love | * name one room and give it all your love | ||
* this includes moving furniture to clean below, dusting book shelves or anything that’s seldomly done | * this includes moving furniture to clean below, dusting book shelves or anything that’s seldomly done | ||
=== Sort and Return Glass and Pfand === | |||
* go to the big room in K20-B | * go to the big room in K20-B | ||
* | * separate Pfand that yields money when returned to a supermarket and glass waste | ||
* bring Pfand to a supermarket | * bring Pfand to a supermarket | ||
* bring glass to a glass container | * bring glass to a glass container | ||
* don’t hesitate to ask for directions! | * don’t hesitate to ask for directions! | ||
=== Clean Sidewalks K18, K20, K22 === | |||
* remove dog poop, glass shards, cigarette butts and other trash from sidewalk and window sills | * remove dog poop, glass shards, cigarette butts and other trash from sidewalk and window sills | ||
* if necessary remove weeds | * if necessary remove weeds | ||
Revision as of 11:57, 16 October 2024
:sparkles: The weekly communal cleaning session.
Time and place
Mondays at 11 am we meet in the dining room to distribute tasks. Then all of our houses will be cleaned for a maximum of 2 hours.
Initial meeting
There is a Power Hour Task List for the most relevant tasks.
The facilitator goes through the tasks briefly to find out which ones are of priority this week. Visitors are given tasks first so that they can be paired with more experienced Kanthausians easily. Then there is a round in which people can grab their preferred task. The facilitator makes sure that no important task is left and that everybody has something to do in the end.
This meeting should not take more than 10 minutes.
General Info
Most cleaning supplies are stored in the Intermediate Storage Room.
If the layout of the house is not clear to you, please refer to the expfloorer.
If you can’t clean immediately after the Power Hour meeting, please do it in the next 2-3 days.
Detailed description of tasks
Main Kitchen
- clear the rack of clean dishes
- do all the dishes
- clean the sink
- clear and clean all surfaces
- clean the stoves
- if necessary exchange the towels and/or sponges
- do what you think should be done additionally
Snack Kitchen
- empty and fill the dishwasher
- clear and clean all surfaces
- clean the sink and mirror
- clean the microwave, mini oven and toaster
- if necessary exchange the towels
- do what you think should be done additionally
Bathrooms K20
This is about all bathrooms and toilets in K20: The Main Bathroom, the upper and lower staircase toilets. - clean the toilet - clean the sink and mirror - empty the bucket of used butt towels - refill clean butt towels and toilet paper - if necessary exchange the hand towel - in the Main Bathroom: clean the bathtub - do what you think should be done additionally
Bathrooms K22
This is about all bathrooms and toilets in K22: The 2nd Bathroom, the Baby Bathroom, the Compost Toilet. - clean the toilet - clean the sink and mirror - empty the bucket of used butt towels - refill clean butt towels and toilet paper - if necessary exchange the hand towel - bonus task: clean the sink in the Electronics Workshop and exchange the hand towel - do what you think should be done additionally
Vacuuming Central Rooms
- get a vacuum cleaner from the Intermediate Storage Room
- vacuum all of K20-1 and K22-1 except the staircases
Vacuuming Staircase K20 Plus
- get a vacuum cleaner from the Intermediate Storage Room
- vacuum the K20 staircase and whatever needs vacuuming in K20-0, K20-2 and/or K20-3
Vacuuming Staircase K22 Plus
- get a vacuum cleaner from the 2nd Bathroom
- vacuum the K22 staircase and whatever needs vacuuming in K22-0 and/or K22-2
Vortex Shifting
- go to the Intermediate Storage Room
- follow the instructions about the vortex
Indoor Plant Care
- take a watering can from the Intermediate Storage Room
- walk through all of K20 and K22 looking for plants
- only water plants which are actually dry!
- make sure not to flood the surroundings!
- already flooded plants need to have their excess water removed instead of adding more
- also look at pieces of plants in glasses of water and maybe exchange or refill the liquid
- do what you think should be done additionally
Bin Emptying
- the big bins are in the garden next to the K22 back door
- some general advice on German recycling
- empty the bins in the Main Kitchen
- bring glass and Pfand from the Main Kitchen into the K20 basement
- empty the bins in the Snack Kitchen
- empty the bins in the Main Office
- empty the bins in the Intermediate Storage Room
- empty the bins in the Main Bathroom
- if necessary empty the small bins in all the toilets
Incoming Food Care
- look through the boxes of incoming food in K20-0 entrance
- separate food that needs immediate care (e.g. berries, broken packaging, unfrozen things)
- separate clean from dirty food
- clean and dry long-lasting food goes to the food storage in K20-B (make sure packaging is not damaged!)
- clean and dry fruits and vegetables go into the food shelves in K20-1
- clean everything that needs cleaning in the Washing Room
- clean and wet food can sit there until it’s dry
- more detailed instructions can be found in the section about saving food
Existing Food Care
- look through the food shelves in K20-1
- throw away rotting food
- sort the food by kind when it still lasts
- make a ‘needs urgent attention’-box and tell the cooking team of the day
- look through the fridge
- bonus task: look through the food storage in K20-B
Communal Closet Sorting
- sort the clean communal clothes into the fitting spots in the closet
- mind the sizes!
- match socks, leftover single socks can stay in a basket under the clothes 4 future rail
- sort out ripped or torn clothes
- fold towels and put them into the closet in the Main Bathroom
- fold tea towels, put them in extra basket together with other kitchen things
- fold duvet covers inside out and in a way that one can read the size written on the bottom
- bring bed cloths, kitchen textiles, clean butt towels and sorted-out clothes to Intermediate Storage Room
Basic Workshop Clean-Up
- clear and clean the surfaces
- do what you think should be done to make the room inviting
Mopping Central Rooms + Main Bathroom
- wait for the vacuuming to be finished
- then get a mop and bucket from the Intermediate Storage Room
- mop the Main Kitchen, the Snack Kitchen, the Dining Room, the Elephant Room, the Main Bathroom
- mop where you think it should be mopped
Deep Clean Room of Choice
- name one room and give it all your love
- this includes moving furniture to clean below, dusting book shelves or anything that’s seldomly done
Sort and Return Glass and Pfand
- go to the big room in K20-B
- separate Pfand that yields money when returned to a supermarket and glass waste
- bring Pfand to a supermarket
- bring glass to a glass container
- don’t hesitate to ask for directions!
Clean Sidewalks K18, K20, K22
- remove dog poop, glass shards, cigarette butts and other trash from sidewalk and window sills
- if necessary remove weeds