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Avoid Clogs in the Drain – Bathroom

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Waste Disposal: Try to be organized about the garbage. Collect waste separately: waste paper and carton, as well as normal garbage bags are collected at different times in the month (for the specific schedule check the disposing plan in your apartment), glass and PET have to be brought to special containers, which are distributed all over the city.

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Share the Space, Clean the Base: Clean up after eating, so the dishes and pans are ready for the next user.

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Think Before You Leave: Switch off electric appliances and lamps when not in use.

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Mindful Water Use: Keep in mind not to waste water, because that could mean higher costs of rent.

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Respecting Shared Spaces After a Party: Whenever having a party in the apartment, make sure, people help to clean up before leaving or clean up yourself the next day, so you don’t annoy your roommates.

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Respecting Quiet Hours: Keep in mind that in Switzerland after 10pm too much noise can result in a police complaint.

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Shared Space, Shared Respect: Don’t leave your personal stuff all around the living room as this is annoying for your roommates.

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Shoes Off, Comfort On: Take off your shoes whenever you’re in the apartment, store them nicely.

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Keep Passagesthe Free:Water Flowing: Clean Dothe notdrain place stuff as well as garbagepipe in the hallwaysink and staircase.shower-/bath Escapetub routeson musta remainregular clear.basis.

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NoBin Smoking:it, don't flush it!: It’sDon’t strictlythrow forbiddenit tointo smoke!!the toilet, throw it into the garbage bin. Items such as tampons, wet wipes and hair can cause a blockage in the toilet.

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