Great Cleaning Habits To Teach Children While They're Young

Young children are at the perfect age to teach good habits to. They’re still evolving and can be easily molded which makes any teachings stick in their mind. Teaching your young children to clean properly will benefit you and your house in the long run. Here are some tips you can teach them that will stick with them for the rest of their lives.

Clean as You Go

Having to wash the dishes, fold laundry, and do everything else that keeps your home clean can be a real hassle. After all, you have plenty to worry about throughout your day. One of the best ways to prevent yourself from making a mess is to teach your kids to clean as they go. This means there shouldn’t be a pileup of dishes in the sink. Teach your kids to get up, clear their area, wash their plate, and properly rinse the utensils they’ve eaten with. Forming the habit of cleaning as they go will no doubt be very annoying at first, but soon it will simply be second nature to them and make your life a lot easier.

Have a Cleaning Day

Be sure your kids know how to keep their rooms clean. When it comes to cleaning their rooms, it's not all about making it pretty. It's also about making it safe for you, your kids, and the other members of your family. The dangers of slipping and falling can't be overstated. Piled up clothing, toys on the floor, and trash spread out across the floor can really become a risk to everyone. The importance of your kids having a safe room should be paramount. A great way to really get their rooms smelling and looking great is to dedicate an entire day to deep cleaning. You should schedule this time when your family is less busy, and especially not at night. Vacuuming is crucial to a clean room so you should create a vacuuming schedule that doesn’t interfere with any naps or bedtime.

Don't Just Focus on One Spot

There is probably a specific area in the house that gets the most use. While it’s important to make sure this area is extra clean, it should not be the area that gets all the attention when cleaning. Teach your kids to focus on lesser-cleaned spots, such as the corners of their room, the surfaces of furniture, and under their bed. Dust bunnies should be removed every week to avoid having serious air-quality problems arise. You must also keep an eye out for spilled liquids on the carpet as they can grow into all sorts of fungus and mold if left uncleaned. Explain to your kids that as soon as they spill something they should actively try to clean it up. Show them where the rags are and any spot cleaners for carpet.

At times, your home can get messy when you have young children. It can be tiring to be the only one who cleans up! By teaching your kids the tips above, they’ll be able to help keep the house clean and learn how to keep their future spaces clean.

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