Collective Space

Cleaning & closing duties

We share these rooms as a community. Please leave every space better than you found it — warm, tidy, and ready for the next person. Questions? info@collectivespace.org.

Big Room — leave it better than you found it

Thank you for hosting in the Big Room. Please leave the space tidy, calm, and ready for the next community member — we are counting on each other.

  1. Vacuum the front entrance and stairs; sweep hallways so the approach feels welcoming.
  2. Sweep the Big Room floor thoroughly.
  3. Wipe any surfaces you used (tables, counters, whiteboards — erase boards if you wrote on them).
  4. Return cushions, chairs, blankets, and supplies to a neat, orderly home.
  5. Take all garbage and recycling with you (bins are just outside the front door). Empty kitchen and bathroom bins if full.
  6. Wash any cups or dishes you used; leave the kitchen ready for the next person.
  7. Quick bathroom check: tidy, lights off if you are last out.
  8. Turn lights off; return heaters / HVAC to the posted default if you adjusted them.
  9. Close and latch windows; reset A/V and cables; unplug personal devices.
  10. Lock the door behind you if you are not sure someone else needs it open — and make sure nobody is locked out.
  11. Report damage or spills to staff promptly so we can help.

If cleaning duties are not completed fully, the member who booked will be charged a $50 cleaning fee.

When everyone leaves it better than found, the whole Collective Space stays warm and workable. Thank you.

Private office — leave it better than you found it

Thank you for using a private office. A few minutes of care keeps the room ready for the next person — and for you next time.

  1. Wipe surfaces you used (desk, table, door handles if needed).
  2. Push in chairs; straighten the room so it looks calm and ready.
  3. Erase the whiteboard if you used it; reset any shared supplies.
  4. Take personal trash and recycling with you; empty the office bin if full.
  5. Wash any cups or dishes; leave the shared kitchen tidy if you used it.
  6. Lights off; windows closed and latched; heaters returned to default if adjusted.
  7. Unplug personal devices; leave A/V and cables tidy.
  8. Lock the office if that is the posted practice for this room.
  9. Report damage or spills to staff promptly.

If cleaning duties are not completed fully, the member who booked will be charged a $50 cleaning fee.

Small care goes a long way. Thank you for being a good neighbour in the space.

Shared Office — leave your desk better than you found it

Coworking is usually light-touch — please tidy what you used so the next person sits down to a clear desk.

  1. Clear your desk of personal items and papers.
  2. Wipe the desk if you made any mess (crumbs, spills, marks).
  3. Push in your chair.
  4. Take personal trash with you; use bins thoughtfully.
  5. Leave shared supplies where you found them.
  6. If you used the kitchen, wash your dishes and wipe the counter.

If a desk or shared area is left in poor condition due to your booking, a $50 cleaning fee may apply.

Thank you for keeping coworking calm and welcoming for everyone.

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