Area College students will be returning to campus in the coming weeks to begin the fall semester.
Some students move into dormitories on campus and have roommates, forcing them to keep their living space clean.
The American Institute of Cleaning wants to help with this idea by recently releasing a guide and toolkit offering advice for student entry.
This is the second part of this guide, a first idea sparked by students returning to campus for the first time after the pandemic.
"Since students may have been off campus for a while, we felt it was important to have a helpful student cleaning and laundry guide," said Brian Sansoni, SVP of Communications, Outreach and Membership at CREA.
The survey was conducted by Wakefield Research, a research firm with which ACI works closely, which specializes in surveying communities across the country. It surveyed 500 US college students between June 9 and June 17 using email invitations and an online survey.
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The jury of cleaning experts wanted to get a picture of the students' habits, general thoughts and attitudes towards cleaning.
Courtney Kelsey, director of housing and housing at Lynchburg University, said that with the pandemic, staff are seeing a surge in the use of Clorox baby wipes and students are packing them under their belongings.
"Students come prepared with cleaning supplies in a way that we may not have seen. It was actually a silver lining to the pandemic," Kelsey said in an email.
According to the survey, 92% of students agreed that a clean room helps them feel better mentally and physically.
The study also showed that nearly 75% of the participants were unwilling to do the cleaning on their own when they arrived at the university, and 50% of the participants reported a lack of time.
"If we can help provide a basic guideline to get it right, that's one less thing for them to worry about," Sansoni said.
According to Sansoni, dusting, washing and disinfecting surfaces are the most important things to consider. The senior vice president suggests that students set a reminder once a week and find a little time in their schedule to do those three things.
The bathroom is an important area to consider since everyone who occupies the bedroom or apartment uses this area several times a day.
In the case of shared student bathrooms, the university caretaker tries to keep the area as clean as possible. However, Sansoni said if the students notice anything, they should suggest something to their assistant.
"It's a space that you use many times a day and that can show a little carelessness," Sansoni said. "If you have a shared bathroom in your apartment, I think that's one of the most important places to clean regularly to avoid conflict."
The toolkit also includes tips on how to be a good roommate. Sansoni said that as a roommate, a college student can say he cares about cleanliness when his roommates see that he takes the time to clean once a week.
It suggests that simple tasks like cleaning up after yourself and keeping your bedroom area tidy can be helpful. If your roommate gets sick, try to disinfect them more often.
In the survey, 71% of respondents argue with roommates about how to clean.
Kelsey said that many disputes between roommates at Lynchburg University aren't necessarily about cleanliness, or lack thereof.
However, as staff, they encourage students to have conversations about their expectations for shared spaces and complete living arrangements. You want students to clearly describe those expectations and the responsible actions when those expectations are not met.
"Cleaning is an important part of these talks. We encourage students to develop expectations about how to keep rooms clean," Kelsey said in an email. "We find these conversations particularly important in our apartment and townhouse residences, where students clean their own kitchens and bathrooms, which often creates more waste."
The survey found that 20% of students say a lack of cleaning supplies or cleaning skills prevents them from staying tidy, while 53% reported a lack of motivation.
The cleaning supplies that Sansoni suggested to the students are portable hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes, detergents, cleaning wipes and sheets for dusting surfaces and floors.
He said it's now easier than ever for students to clean. It is important to have basic cleaning products and to develop small habits.
"It's about learning good habits that can last a lifetime," Sansoni said.
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