Get the kids to help clean the house
Modern life is absolutely hectic – there are school runs to do, beds to make, meals to cook, clothes to iron and rooms to tidy, as well as careers to uphold and kids to look after. When you have to juggle being a parent with going to work, or being a stay-at-home parent with keeping on top of an endless pile of household chores, it can sometimes feel as though you need an extra pair of hands to manage everything. Getting a little help cleaning the house is easier than you might think (especially if you get the kids on board!).
By encouraging your children to help with basic household chores, such as tidying their room, doing the washing up, putting their clothes in the laundry basket and dusting the surfaces, you will be amazed at how much quicker and easier it is to clean the house. It is also a great way to entertain the kids so that you can actually focus on getting things done. Even if you only manage to squeeze in half an hour’s cleaning time in the week, you can just hire a professional cleaner to come in and take care of the rest for you!
With this in mind, here are some ideas for getting the kids involved in cleaning the house.
See how many clothes they can collect in 30 seconds
Kids love games, so you could create a game out of a boring task like picking up clothes and putting them in the laundry basket. For example, you could challenge them to see who can pick up the most bits of dirty washing in 30 seconds (or longer, if there are a lot of clothes on the floor!). Then, all you have to do is put the washing on. A cleaner can always do the ironing for you, if you find that the clothes pile is building up.
Make a star chart or a reward system
A lot of parents use star charts and reward systems to help their kids see when they have done something good, and this is a great option for getting them involved in cleaning the house. By creating a chart that has a list of simple household chores on it, and letting your child put a sticker on it for every job they complete, you may find that they are more active in cleaning the house. Another idea is to give each job a value (for example, tidying the lounge is worth a trip to the park), so that there is a fun incentive for helping out.
Getting kids into the habit of tidying up after themselves makes it quicker, easier and less stressful for you to clean the house. Alternatively, a professional cleaner can do all the hard work for you! Contact us at Efficient Cleaning London to find out more about hiring a domestic cleaner to keep your home looking spotless.
