How to Clean a Fraternity House

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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It may seem impossible, but fraternity houses can be cleaned, especially prior to Parents' Weekend and other events near and dear to the hearts of fraternity members.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

  • Dumpsters
  • All-purpose Cleaners
  • Bathroom Cleaner
  • Brooms
  • Carpet Cleaner
  • Garbage Cans
  • Mops
  • Toilet Brush
  • Vacuums
  • Glass Cleaners

Step1
Mobilize the troops. Get all available brothers to pitch in.
Step2
Set the date and time. Have everyone arrive promptly. Start early so the brothers living in the house can't escape.
Step3
Give each person an assignment and begin upstairs.
Step4
Clean up all loose garbage - including that in each member's room.
Step5
Vacuum the floors; be on the lookout for stray bottle caps, which can ruin the vacuum.
Step6
Consider shampooing and steam-cleaning the carpets.
Step7
Clean the bathrooms, being careful to leave all sports magazines in the stalls. Mop the floors and clean the toilets.
Step8
Move downstairs and repeat the steps above.

Tips & Warnings

  • Make cleaning day a mandatory event. Promise food and beverages. Good attendance is the way to get the job done quickly.
  • Spilled beer can be sticky. It needs to be mopped with hot water and industrial-strength floor cleaner.
  • Consider having a dumpster delivered for all the trash.
  • Place air fresheners in appropriate places.
  • Put any empty kegs down in the basement, and recycle aluminum cans.
  • The outside can be cleaned while the inside is being transformed. Mow the lawn, rake the leaves and remove any unwanted debris.
  • Ventilate the area well. Cleaning fumes can be hazardous to your health, as can stale beer.

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on 11/9/2007 In this information age, organizing and assigning the chores is crucial. HouseholdPAGES.com is a FREE website will allow fraternity houses to organize chores, calendars and more.

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