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Cleaning a Child's Bedroom - 15 Minutes a Day
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Written By:
Jess Knutson
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During the first few weeks, you may want to assist (or at least supervise). Start by making sure that everything in the room has a home. Don't worry about perfect organization, just get the surfaces cleared off.
Supplies Needed
Trash bag
Laundry basket
Donate bucket - get rid of the items that they no longer love!
Assorted baskets or buckets for smaller items
Labels - labels make organizing easier
Every Day
Make the bed - have your child do this before the daily task
Monday
Clear all surfaces (dressers, table, nightstands, etc.)
Tuesday
Dust all surfaces - this should be easy since they are all cleared off.
Wednesday
Clear the floor (just the visible parts for today)
Thursday
Sweep or vacuum
Friday
Pick a spot - you or your child can pick one spot for the day. Make a list of all the problem spots in the room and slowly check them off.
- Under the bed
- Behind the dresser
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dresser drawer
- One shelf
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Saturday
Change sheets and bring all laundry to laundry room
Sunday
Free Day - you can also use this as a make up day
Each week, make a mental note of the items that end up scattered about. Use baskets, boxes, shelves or create your own solution to keep these items together. You may need to try several different solutions before you find one that works. If something seems to be working... leave it alone!
Each day, encourage your child to perform the scheduled tasks. Give them a time limit and use a timer (15 minutes should be enough time). Don't be too picky, just try to guide them. They will soon figure out that if they clear their dresser on Monday and throw everything on the floor, that on Wednesday they will have to pick that stuff up AGAIN when they clear the floor.
Remember... it only takes 15 minutes per day to keep your child's bedroom neat and clean.
About the Author
Jess Knutson is the creator of www.FutureSAHM.com.  |
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