Keeping your room in great condition will not only make it nicer to live in, but could help you avoid charges later on. Your hob has a glass-ceramic surface and can be damaged if not cared for.

Scratches can be one of the main issues. There are many reasons that can cause scratching so try to avoid the following:
 

• The rough surface of the pots and pans and rough handling can cause scratches
• Sliding the cookware across the surface or thumping heavy stuff on it can lead to scratches or chips
• Sliding cookware across hot spills containing crystals of sugar or salt can cause scratches.
• Using materials that are harder and heavier than the surface, like hard cast iron, can easily scratch the surface.
• Using the hob as an extension of the countertop by cutting veggies and placing cups, saucers, stuff on it can lead to scratches

It may seem a bit gross but your mattress is constantly exposed to bodily fluids, such as sweat, and oils from your hair and skin.

Stains can be hard to get rid of, so the best way to avoid them is to buy a mattress protector - we have ones available in the CODE office to buy.

Dark coloured sheets can also transfer dye to your mattress - so you might want to choose light colours as well as using that mattress protector. 

There are many brands of adhesive tacks and wall strips on the market, which claim not to damage paintwork or leave stains. 

Some of these will do as they promise but it is your responsibility if they do damage the paintwork. 

You may be better adding these to non-porous surfaces or just sticking to your pin board.