Shared Kitchen Rules That Actually Work
Tired of kitchen wars? These shared kitchen rules will keep the peace and the fridge clean.
The kitchen is ground zero for roommate conflicts. Food goes missing, dishes pile up, and passive-aggressive notes start appearing. Let's fix that.
Rule 1: Label everything. If it's yours, put your name on it. If it's shared, agree on a budget and restock schedule.
Rule 2: Clean as you go. Nobody wants to cook in someone else's mess. Wash your pan while the pasta boils.
Rule 3: Set a 'fridge purge' day. Every Sunday, toss expired items and wipe shelves. Rotate this chore.
Rule 4: Respect appliance time. Morning coffee rush? Keep it to 5 minutes per person.
Rule 5: Share staples. Agree on shared basics — oil, salt, coffee — and split the cost monthly.
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