My roommate goes into the bathroom, uses it but doesn’t leave it clean. There are hairs and soap residue everywhere. I quietly fix and clean it up, but this can’t go on like this. Could it be that they haven’t noticed that they’re not cleaning up? If I say something, will it lead to a fight, or can we find a solution?
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6I also experienced the same issue when I stayed at the dorm. Maybe a little visible cleaning would make them embarrassed if they see it? But you never know, it might be better to talk directly 
I swear we’re having a cleaning day at home, no one can escape. I’d suggest this, something like ‘everyone takes turns.’ Maybe they’ll take responsibility.
What kind of logic is this? You’ve never mentioned it until now, and then you say ‘will it cause a fight?’ Let the guy grow his hair, and you clean it up, then complain about it! Well, he needs to clean it properly, say it clearly, otherwise, it won’t get solved!
It’s important to approach directly while not judging, like saying, ‘You might not realize it while using the shower, but cleaning is difficult for me.’ If you say, ‘You leave it dirty,’ the likelihood of an argument increases. Constructive communication makes things easier.
I’m not sure about this either: does he get bothered if he sees something dirty, or does he see it as just a normal thing? Maybe he doesn’t dwell on it too much 
The cleaning routine and all that is nice, but not everyone understands these things the same way. Maybe in that person’s culture or family, it’s never been a concern. I mean, when we say ‘it’s not clean,’ their perception of ‘clean’ might be different.