Here's what you need to do before you go

It can be tempting to just pack your bag and head home for Winter break, but it's important to make sure you leave your space in a good state before you leave. Nobody wants to come back to a messy, smelly flat!

Follow our handy checklist to get started: 

✅ Clean and tidy your space

Your bedroom, bathroom and kitchen should all be cleaned and any clutter should be put away. Whether you're the first person to leave a shared flat, or the last, make sure to do your part in helping keep the areas tidy before you go. 

✅ Clear out your fridge

Nobody wants to come back to a smelly fridge full of mouldy and out of date food and drinks. A good way to do this is to check the ingredients you have in your fridge a week or two before you leave, and plan to make meals using them. You can also make the most of your leftovers with these easy tips. 

✅ Take out your rubbish (using the correct bins)

Again, you don't want to come back with a full bin that's been left for a few weeks, so it's important to dispose of any rubbish. Check your bedroom bin, bathroom bin and kitchen bin before heading out. Make sure to use the correct bins for different types of waste too, so they can be disposed of properly. 

✅ Switch off

It's easy to forget to turn off a light before you leave, but it's really important to do so. Help us save energy by:

• Switching off all lights and electronics
• Don't leave anything on standby
• Unplug chargers, desk lamps, kettles etc. 
• Report any faults or issues

✅ Shut and lock everything

Keep your flat safe, secure and warm by making sure all of your windows are shut and your door is locked properly. This is the last step before you go home, so double check you have done this, especially if you're the last person to leave in a shared flat. 

Have a wonderful Winter break! ❄️