Love where you live
Whilst living in your accommodation, there are some easy steps you can take to help look after the facilities and love where you live.
Cleaning
Regular cleaning of your living space is the obvious thing to do to keep your surroundings fresh and comfortable. But do you know what level of cleaning you’re expected to do in your accommodation, and how to go about it?
Take a look at our Cleaning page to find out.
Maintenance
Sometimes things need to be repaired, or a problem needs to be looked at by a specialist team. If this is the case, please report it to your Residence Reception as soon as possible.
Find out more about reporting a fault or maintenance >
Mould prevention
In some properties, mould can be an issue, but there are easy steps you can take to help prevent mould from growing, including:
- Opening your window each day for at least 10 minutes
- Cleaning your bedroom furniture and carpets regularly
- Keeping the bathroom door closed during and after taking a shower
- Avoiding drying clothes in your room
If you are still having problems with mould in your accommodation, please report as soon as possible to your Residence Reception.
You’ll find more detail about how to prevent mould problems on the Cleaning webpage >
Fire Safety
Keeping yourself and your flatmates safe from fire risks is obviously really important. You can also avoid those annoying accidental fire alarms by taking some easy steps and by not having prohibited items in your accommodation. For more information, take a look at our Fire Safety section >
Living Sustainably
There are many ways to make a contribution to living sustainably in university accommodation. From turning off lights when not being used, to clubbing together for a food shop to avoid waste. Recycling also plays a big part in keeping your living space clean and tidy. Take a look at our recycling information or the Sustainability website for more tips.
Air fryer damage
Did you know that the heat produced by air fryers can cause damage to the work surface below and around it? The vent on the back of the machine expels hot air, which can stain and melt the work surface, plug socket and wall covering. To avoid this, please:
- Make sure that the air fryer is at least 30cm away from the wall or other appliances when you’re using it
- Only use the air fryer on a heat-proof surface
- Never use these machines anywhere but in the kitchen
Defrosting your freezer
From time to time your freezer may get a build-up of ice, which can sometimes lead to the door not closing or drawers not opening properly. When this happens, we recommend that you and your flatmates defrost your freezer, which isn’t as big a job as it might sound. Defrosting kits are available for free – just ask at your Residence Reception.
