If the children are not at school during summer vacation, keep them entertained and encourage them the lend a hand to their parents around the house. Merry Maids has some great tips to help you make cleaning your house a family affair.
– Reassign the responsibility to the children for their respective areas. Let’s start with the basics. Children should be aware that they are responsible for their bedrooms, bathrooms, and play areas. Clean up all mess they create.
Cleaning shouldn’t be a guessing game. Prior to beginning the cleaning process, take a look at each room and determine which tasks need to be done. Bright colors and stickers can be used to make a fun chart that lists your cleaning priorities.
– Establish a routine for the family. Each week, all members of the family should set aside a short time to clean up the house. This teaches the children good habits and gives the family something to do together.
– Make it enjoyable. Find cleaning games that interest your kids. You can give your children special treats and coins if they enjoy saving money or discovering new things.
Give them what they need to do the job. Large rubber bins can be used to store toys in the den and recreational area. You can use large storage containers under your beds to store toys, or desk organizers to organize your work area.
Give them something to look forward too. Make cleaning day special treats and surprise plans. You can take your kids to the park for a picnic, or offer them their favorite snacks.
Be reasonable. Parents shouldn’t expect perfection when encouraging their children to clean. Parents should be supportive and give them lots of praises and thank you hugs.
Doing chores that are safe for children:
Spray and wipe. Children can polish everything from countertops to windows with a sprayer and a microfiber cloth or paper towels.
– Sock battles. Spray Murphy’s Oil Soap, a mild cleaner, on socks your children wear while they are destroying baseboards, lower cabinets, or furniture.
– Easy to clean. Fabric softener sheets can be used for more than just laundry. The static that causes dust stick to TV screens, computer monitors, and mini-blinds can be removed by older kids using damp fabric softener sheet.
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