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ECONOMY & ECOLOGY

Creativity on a plate

Pre-planning and a creative attitude can help with cutting back on food expenses and food waste.

“It all starts with planning,” says Marita Suontausta, Development Manager of Maa- ja kotitalousnaiset.

“You should make a menu for the whole week and plan it so that you can use the remains of one meal to prepare another one. But be flexible with your shopping list. If you spot a special offer at the grocery shop, you should definitely grab it and change your plan on the go.”

“When buying products with red price labels and end-of-shelf-life product boxes, remember to also use them. Perishable products, such as fish or meat, can be cooked and put in the freezer, thus prolonging their period of consumption.”

Before going to the grocery shop, it is a good idea to take a look at what you already have at home. It is also recommended to follow the seasonal offering. Finnish root vegetables are healthy and affordable.

“I encourage everyone to get creative! Unlike in baking, recipes do not need to be followed literally when cooking. Left-overs in the fridge can be used, for example, in making a pie, soup or a casserole,” says Marita.

Finnish root vegetables are healthy and affordable.

BETTER EVERYDAY LIFE

Easy home cleaning

Auri Kananen’s tips for cleaning your home are simple, but they make everyday life easier and improve the comfort of your home. It is recommended to maintain a basic level of cleanliness every day.

“Do the dishes and put things back to their places. If you let a couple of things gather on the table, soon there will be 500 of them. The messier it is, the dirtier it will be. Things turn into more things!”

Auri is known, among other things, for barely using the vacuum cleaner when cleaning.

“I wipe down surfaces and carpets. The working width in wiping is twice as large and I don’t have to wash the floors when I wipe them down frequently with a damp cloth. It’s a real time saver,” says Auri.

For wiping down the floor, Auri recommends a floor squeegee combined with a damp microfibre cloth. She only uses detergent once a month.

Auri’s trick to cleaning carpets is to wipe the dust off with the rubber part of a floor squeegee or window wiper.

“The window wiper can get a lot off of the carpet. It’s great for removing hair,” says Auri.

Cleaning checklist

Every day • Do the dishes. • Put things back to their places.

Weekly

• Clean the toilet. • Wipe down the kitchen surfaces and wash the sink. • Vacuum and wipe down the floors.

Monthly

• Dust off difficult to reach areas with a duster. • Wipe down all surfaces and touched areas with a damp cloth. • Clean the shower.

Annually • Clean the sauna. • Wipe down the ceiling and walls. • Vacuum the bed and wipe down the frame surfaces. • Organise and wipe down cabinets.

ON THE WALL

Surf the web faster

Did you know that as a tenant of Espoon Asunnot, your rent includes an internet connection? The speed has been increased to 50 M instead of the previous 10 M. If you already have the Elisa net of Espoon Asunnot, the speed has increased automatically.

This change does not affect additional speeds. Their speeds and pricing remain unchanged.

If you do not yet have the Elisa net of Espoon Asunnot, please contact Elisa Oyj. You can subscribe online at www.elisa.fi/netti, via Elisa’s sales service tel. 0800 98323 or at their shop.

If you have any questions about the internet connection, please contact Elisa’s sales service.

ON THE WALL

Moving out? Check out our free moving out cleaning service!

Last year, we started an experiment: we started offering conditional free cleaning service to those who were about to move out. We got a lot of positive feedback about the experiment and loads of good experiences, so we decided to make our conditional free cleaning service permanent. You can read more about what ‘conditional’ means on our website at espoonasunnot.fi/en/moving-out.

FOR ADVICE

Frequently asked questions

If you have a question about housing, see if you can find the answer below. Our customer service answers these questions on a weekly basis.

1. Where can I find the contact information for the maintenance company?

You can find the details of your maintenance company on our website under your property, on our website under Contact and on your property’s notice board.

2. What to do if I lose my key?

Keys are always taken care of by the maintenance company. Always contact your maintenance company, when you need to get keys to a new home, replace a lost key, order additional keys or be reminded of the door code.

3. How can I book a sauna slot?

You can book a sauna slot by contacting your maintenance company. They can also give you more information about sauna slots and common sauna times (“lenkkisauna”).

4. What to do if a household appliance breaks down?

Defect notices must always be submitted to the property’s maintenance company.

5. Can I get a trampoline in the yard?

A trampoline is allowed in a private yard at the tenant’s own risk. However, using the trampoline must not cause any danger or disturbance. Trampolines are not allowed in the common courtyard of the property.

6. How can I act on behalf of someone else?

You always need a power of attorney to act on behalf of someone else. You can find the power of attorney template under Forms on our website. Without a power of attorney, we cannot disclose any information about the tenancy agreement, housing or any other matter regarding the tenancy. The signed power of attorney must be submitted to us in advance, for example by e-mailing it to asiakaspalvelu@espoonasunnot.fi.

7. I have a long-term guest coming over who needs a parking permit. What to do?

You can apply for a long-term parking permit for your guest from the maintenance company if the property has guest parking spaces. Guest permits can only be obtained for guests, not residents’ own vehicles.

8. Due to changes in my family, my current home is either too big or small. Can I swap to another apartment?

If you wish to move from one Espoon Asunnot home to another, please fill in the electronic housing application on our website. In the application, you must explain why you need to apply for a new home. Please note that you cannot apply for another apartment until you have lived in your current rental home for at least a year.