Household & Cleaning Rota
The smart cleaning rota for families, flat shares, and shared homes. Keep your home sparkling — together.
Sign in with your Roster Champion account to access your household rota and sync across all your devices.
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Why households love Roster Champion
Star Rewards
Earn stars for every task completed and climb the household leaderboard.
Fair Rotation
Tasks rotate automatically so nobody gets stuck with the same chores every week.
Every Home Welcome
Works for families, flat shares, and shared homes. Assign common area zones to housemates.
Access Codes
Share a household code so all housemates can join and see their assigned tasks.
Inspection Ready
Track inspection dates with a countdown and keep a house rules board for all tenants.
Cloud Sync
Sign in to sync your rota across all devices. Same account works on mobile and web.
Home Alerts Board
Post instant security alerts — front door left open, back door unlocked, keys in the door — and all housemates see them immediately. One tap to resolve.
House Notes
Leave reminders, shopping lists, and announcements for housemates. Pin important notes so they stay at the top. Perfect for shared homes and flat shares.
How it works
- Create your household — Give your home a name and add all housemates or family members.
- Add cleaning tasks — Create tasks with frequency, difficulty, and which zone they belong to (kitchen, bathroom, etc.).
- Assign the rota — Drag tasks to household members or use the auto-rotate feature for fairness.
- Earn stars — Mark tasks done to earn stars. The weekly leaderboard updates in real time.
- Track history — See last 3 months of completed tasks and who your top contributors are.
Cleaning rota tips for households
Set clear expectations upfront
When everyone agrees on cleaning standards before moving in, disputes are much less likely. Use the House Rules board to record agreed standards.
Rotate common areas weekly
Kitchen, bathroom, and hallway cleaning should rotate between housemates each week. Auto-rotation in the rota ensures nobody is stuck with the worst jobs permanently.
Use the inspection countdown
For rented homes, a landlord inspection is a great motivator. Set the inspection date and the countdown will remind everyone to step up their cleaning.
Make it fun with challenges
Mini challenges and mood boosters keep motivation high. Awarding a weekly "Clean Champion" badge creates healthy competition and positive habits.
Frequently asked questions
Does this work for shared houses and student homes?
Yes — it works brilliantly for shared homes of all kinds. Add each housemate as a household member, assign bedroom zones to each person, and use the common area rotation for kitchen, bathroom, and living room cleaning. The access code lets everyone join without needing an account.
Is the household rota free?
The full household rota is completely free — no subscription required. Optional cloud sync requires a free Roster Champion account.
How do I share the rota with housemates?
After creating your household, you'll get a unique access code. Share this code with your housemates — they enter it on the same page to join and see their assigned tasks.
What's the difference between this and a paper rota?
A digital rota automatically tracks who did what, keeps a history, sends reminders, and rotates tasks fairly. No more arguing about whose turn it is — the data is right there for everyone to see.
Can housemates alert each other about security issues?
Yes — the Home Alerts board lets anyone in the household post a one-tap alert: front door left open, back door unlocked, keys in the door, hob left on, and more. Each alert shows who posted it and when, and can be marked resolved once the issue is sorted.