Template:Cleanup

Note: this generic template should only be used when a more specific tag is not suitable.

Placement
For articles needing major clean-up, place at the top of the main page to alert readers. For articles needing minor clean-up, place at the top of the talk page to alert editors.

Usage
You may use the optional date parameter, e.g. . This helps with the categorisation of articles requiring cleanup. Articles tagged with this template without the parameter will given the parameter by a bot.

The simplest way to add this template to an article is to copy and paste at the top of the article or talk page, or use.

Add a new item to the talk page explaining the type and extent of clean-up required so editors will know what to address, and when to remove this tag.