--- title: Roommate Kitchen Cleanliness Policy description: This policy outlines the guidelines for kitchen cleanliness in Alcove Homes. --- [Skip to content](https://help.alcoverooms.com/roommate-kitchen-cleanliness-policy#main-content) [![logotypesvg](https://help.alcoverooms.com/hubfs/logotypesvg.svg)](https://alcoverooms.com) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Visit Alcove](https://alcoverooms.com/) [Visit Alcove](https://alcoverooms.com/) Welcome to Alcove. How can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://help.alcoverooms.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Alcove Policies](https://help.alcoverooms.com/alcove-policies?hsLang=en) 3. [Roommate Policies](https://help.alcoverooms.com/alcove-policies?hsLang=en#roommate-policies) # Roommate Kitchen Cleanliness Policy ## This policy outlines the guidelines for kitchen cleanliness in Alcove Homes. **Helpful Tip:** It's always better to obtain housemate agreements in writing or via text, even if it feels awkward. Over a prolonged roommate relationship, it's easy to forget details, however having documentation to refer to can be very helpful! | **Clean** | No items throughout the kitchen. Countertops and prep space are cleared and available for use. Surfaces and floors are wiped clean. No expired food throughout the kitchen or in storage. | | | --- | --- | --- | | ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXc0M8Xdmh88lrkzmi0wAbW3-sMKfrfmB_gp30XwEvGzxfAdH1is9G0PZ0JVRc_sUpwYpADinedfMK1D3tn1xFExEKj25UEGEJMGgq__dqQhro8yDOyGMjchQSt9SCyRE9F0Ov5y9vwWPQTpiSNaPaij_oGE?key=Zl00nb1JbyLs9jhGET_TxA) | ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfT6TQVcOxiGlEEM6TasJbrvdditu4oyRf3lJpV4OhOgBeA_i6JbrpBNmw_6AW81yyIktsbJNiBc7bC1mfbk6gJCvDGUbWSj2lLY5vytyNYaAc5ECbz0__1H0CYlJR3mjVNDycaLMQQPwHKREK0VXpI9tq1?key=Zl00nb1JbyLs9jhGET_TxA) |   | | **Acceptable** | Minor items throughout the kitchen. Countertops and prep space are still accessible. Minimal or no cleaning to surfaces required. | | | --- | --- | --- | | **![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXczUOttFFiKlkfUA8fDMcF1FJBMBXI0GWuz4KzDvZuh4AGsad7cJWgH7fKFfi0XsHvSqcNf5kvGUFygiIEitSftFofSRv8qpMmUKegXbJtDS6GTtTZMDJ__ZtmmdRN3dgYA57WFEUq8kCM1ytR360ColHAs?key=Zl00nb1JbyLs9jhGET_TxA)** | **![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcUwq-VeAUaAUJ0HeyMXmjYcoPif7uI006aZ8uL-Q_blx4vMjv_OOvkp_jXmOXbma4ta1yVlF2C3WuNgIwLg1rtoVrSjiyxMw2oB-VI7jB1yuSqXD2mpP0kQOSDQAT0Akoo28IGuwgyCqAnF0KXDmRUInA?key=Zl00nb1JbyLs9jhGET_TxA)** | ![Kitchen Cleanliness- Acceptable](https://help.alcoverooms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kitchen%20Cleanliness-%20Acceptable.jpeg?width=688&height=516&name=Kitchen%20Cleanliness-%20Acceptable.jpeg)   | | **Requires Action** | Multiple dirty dishes and discarded items throughout the kitchen and prep space. Cleaning required in order to prepare food and cook. Cleaning of surfaces and floors required.  | | | --- | --- | --- | | ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcmliseqVuWxXGAeWhfvSsMqfxo2Q6NOjlSRq65HqDi-x2_iYLmLFfZFDX266-sUO-W9Kd4B8Y6evuqt2lmGIMk0yTQGy4IpLCDidTXKpxfvmLcLdhLQRTHNyqBr0pxF16vphGvwPJ0RUBAiOVABiPQmMc?key=Zl00nb1JbyLs9jhGET_TxA) | ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcA4sSrJ6ke2wMBspPJ3AI2V1muN5El3EzBe-PuZ09cfl76M49ddh8A-OJ7ko3bc1b8yUv2ys26RXbIk1kFJ8sPZOXcDhhJ7yMpQLMKmTyK6AJToGnysdwvO1PqRMYLY8jnoC3CMuOzCykBiGV_I7x9ZMbe?key=Zl00nb1JbyLs9jhGET_TxA) | ![Kitchen Cleanliness- Requires Action ](https://help.alcoverooms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kitchen%20Cleanliness-%20Requires%20Action%20.jpeg?width=213&height=160&name=Kitchen%20Cleanliness-%20Requires%20Action%20.jpeg) | | **Policy Violation** | Abundance of dirty dishes, food items, and discarded waste throughout the kitchen and prep space, preventing use. Cleaning required for surfaces and floors. Expired food throughout the kitchen and in storage.   | | | --- | --- | --- | | ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdXOyuXu3kz68qGbS0LEy-umKbR9-gNjF2khYPK7jvZD9mPTFUHCjCMUvgpj9Bab5-X880vsDWOM9MPfkzrEjXQB_bnvdmqNkAfb3FJK-dAiBJJ01MiX4OPXWgN2j7LQ5kBEt9rZdpuIFuJerfpQBanPX1Q?key=Zl00nb1JbyLs9jhGET_TxA) | ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf9eCAXCz7t2EnO2hsPxBp6HKWEC0IF8SNuwSE5cLAbo1Fz13v2DDcpJlkm6DIHvWwd-6c49A8ozDiGzPmaTV4wFsZrUupwG71byjDQGtmPJbn-fTwoJ96-FnGbW9r5XspzTr7Oo-MCWgzJCcXekXJJhT6-?key=Zl00nb1JbyLs9jhGET_TxA) | ![](https://help.alcoverooms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image%20(3)%20Small-jpeg.jpeg?width=320&height=240&name=image%20(3)%20Small-jpeg.jpeg) | ### Enforcement Procedure: Alcove will make the final determination on the Acceptable Category based on the evidence presented and the severity of the offense. For more information on violation process, evidence required and next steps, please see our [Cleanliness Violation Policy.](https://help.alcoverooms.com/trash/-cleanliness?hsLang=en) ### Submitting a Complaint To report a policy violation, please visit [**https://alcoverooms.com/renter-support**](https://alcoverooms.com/renter-support). 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