Invest in a bathrobe and shower caddy to help deal with dorm bathrooms.
Moving to a dormitory from your parents' house or an off-campus apartment may require an adjustment period. Inconsiderate roommates and loud neighbors are not problems limited to dormitories; however, the small living quarters, shared bathroom facilities and diverse population may cause tension and stress to dorm-dwellers. Use different techniques to communal bathrooms, large facilities shared by an entire floor, and en-suite bathrooms, private bathrooms shared by a few roommates.
Instructions
Communal Bathrooms
1. Invest in a shower caddy to carry your shower supplies from your dorm room to the communal bathroom. Make sure to bring a towel, your caddy, and a bathrobe or clean clothing to the bathroom before you shower.
2. Wear shower shoes or waterproof sandals to protect your feet against bacteria and infections like planter warts and athlete's foot.
3. Monitor the traffic in the bathroom for a few days to determine the least-busy times to shower. You may need to wake up earlier or adjust your schedule to account for waiting time. Be patient -- wait your turn if there is a line.
4. Be respectful of other's possessions and privacy. Don't hover near the shower stalls or use other's bath products without permission.
5. Don't make a mess deliberately. You may not have to clean communal bathrooms, but other students may need to use the facilities before a staff member can clean up the mess. Alert dormitory staff members about any maintenance issues or unsanitary areas in the bathroom.
En-Suite Bathrooms
6. Create a cleaning schedule for the bathroom. Choose a rotational schedule so the responsibility is shared evenly. Make sure everyone agrees with the schedule and signs it before posting it in the bathroom.
7. Find out if the dormitory will supply paper products like toilet paper or tissue for your bathroom. Create a rotational schedule for purchasing paper products if they are not provided.
8. Remove your dirty clothes and towels from the bathroom every day. Avoid cluttering the bathroom with your things.
9. Resolve any complaints or issues with roommates as they occur. Use respectful language and a calm tone when addressing issues with your roommates. Ask your resident assistant or hall director to intervene if the conflict becomes too heated.
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