Some students cringe at the responsibility of cleaning residence hall rooms or houses at the end of the year and fixing damages to avoid extra fines. Photo illustration by Adam Amato Emerald End-of-year home cleaning can prove to be challenging Students share experiences about cleaning and offer tips about fixing damages and removing bad stains Jonah Schrogin Freelance Reporter While the prospect of moving can be exhilarating, the thought of cleaning a residence hall room or an apartment be fore moving out may be more than de pressing. Some students risk getting fines or losing their cleaning deposits for ne glecting their rooms. Students must find various ways to mend the damage, from nasty stains to clouds of dust. “The end of the year is just not as much fun (as moving in),” sophomore Terry Siriphatnaboon said. “You’re pissed off because you’ve just had to go through finals, and studying for that is hell. Then you have to spend hours and hours trying to clean up your room in between study ing for finals.” She said it takes several days to com pletely clean a room “You don’t even realize how much junk you crammed into this room until you try to clean it out,” she said. “Everything has to be spotless; everything has to be gone.” In the residence halls, damages are Tu rn to Clean, page 11B 1601 Olive St. 485-0916 Retro High Rise Studios 2 • 3 bedrooms All utilities paid On busline On-site laundry 597 Country Club Rd. 485-1422 1 • 2 • 3 bedrooms Sparkling Pool Lush courtyard setting On busline On-site laundry 013979 1080 Patterson 687-8155 Elegant High Rise Large 1