It’s no secret that raising children can be a messy business. And while we wouldn’t change a thing, kids have a unique ability to get into everything and create disorder and can sometimes feel like an uphill battle to maintain a tidy and organized home.
Keeping a clean house with kids can sometimes feel impossible, from the mess they make while playing to the constant spills and stains. No matter how much effort you put in or how much time you spend, your home never seems as clean as it once was. However, with some simple strategies and a bit of effort, you can create a clean and comfortable living space that works for everyone. Whether you live in an apartment in Seattle, WA, or a home in Stamford, CT, these tried and true cleaning routines, strategies to get the little ones to help out, and decluttering and organizing hacks will have your home looking clean and tidy in no time.
1. Find a home for everything
“Tasks completed daily between routine cleanings can be extremely helpful when it comes to maintaining your home,” shares Chris from Tidy Coop, a professional home cleaning service in Colorado Springs, CO and surrounding areas. “Having a dedicated place for things (ie: backpacks, shoes, toys, clothes) is a good idea to encourage family members to easily participate in keeping your home decluttered, so when it comes time to clean, you aren’t spending most of the time putting things away, rather than cleaning. Another strong tip is to have a specific area designated for homework. Not only can this help for a productive work environment, but it can also keep clutter to a minimum around the home.”
2. Pass the responsibility onto your little one(s)
“Every book, toy, and game should have a place and children should know where to put them each time,” states Pacita Pacheco of Keep It Green Maid Service in Houston, TX. “Storage and shelving should be at your child’s eye level and easily accessible for children to help with tidying up….