What is the best way to clean the house?
If you spend hours
cleaning your home only to find it covered with clutter and grime a short time
later, you need a plan to routinely tidy and spot clean to maintain your
initial effort. Enlist your family's help to make the plan a success.
Step1
Make it a house rule to "clean as you go." Wash dishes
immediately after meals, for example. Have kids pick up and put away games
after playing them. Fold and store the laundry as soon as it comes out of the
dryer. Recycle old newspapers and junk mail before it piles up.
Step2
Put everyone in charge of simple chores like emptying their own
trash can and straightening and dusting their room. Reward the family with
dinner out or a trip to the movies if everyone completes their tasks for a
month.
Step3
Create a "go back" basket that you keep at the bottom of
the stairs. Place items in it throughout the day (instead of scattered all over
the house), then carry it up once and return everything to the proper place
before bed.
Step4
Use simple storage like labeled baskets and bins wherever
possible. Even the kids will be able to find what they need and toss it back
easily when done.
Step5
Buy an assortment of cleaning wipes for quick clean ups throughout
the day. Place containers in bathrooms and the kitchen so family members can
wipe up after themselves.
Step6
Set up a simple 20-minute maintenance routine that you perform
each night while the kids are brushing their teeth and getting ready for bed.
Return items from the "go back" basket, wipe surfaces and prepare
your "to do" list for the next day. You won't have to do much before
bed if everyone chips in throughout the day.
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