Discussing a Cleaning Schedule: what to say in English
Suggest a Cleaning Rota
Hey, should we set up a cleaning schedule? Like take turns every week? The place is getting kind of messy.
Suggest setting up a cleaning schedule.
I was thinking we could split it up — I'll do the bathroom and kitchen, you handle the living room and floors?
Propose dividing cleaning tasks between you.
Would you mind doing the dishes tonight? I've done them the last three times in a row.
Ask if they can wash dishes tonight.
Agree on Details
That works for me. Should we also set a day for taking out the trash and recycling?
Agree and suggest setting trash day.
Let's put it on a shared calendar so we don't forget. I'll set it up.
Suggest adding tasks to a shared calendar.
Handle Disagreements and Costs
I bought toilet paper and dish soap last time. Can you Venmo me your half?
Request reimbursement for shared purchases.
I'm totally cool with guests coming over, just a heads-up beforehand would be nice.
Allow guests with prior notice.
No worries if you can't do it this week. Just swap with me and do it next week instead.
Offer to swap cleaning duties for next week.
Key words
take turns
take turns: alternate doing something
heads-up
heads-up: advance notice
split the cost
split the cost: share expenses equally
ground rules
ground rules: basic rules
chores
chores: household tasks
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