Kids' Room Cleaning Tips
The secret to a clean kids' room is making it easy for kids to put things away.
Make Tidy Easy
Children's rooms get messy because everything they own lives there. Good storage at their height, a short daily routine and jobs they can manage make the biggest difference.
What Works
Bins They Can Reach
Open bins and low shelves beat lids and high cupboards. If it is easy to put away, it gets put away.
Label Everything
Use words, or pictures for younger children, so everyone knows where things go.
Fewer Toys Out
Store some toys away and rotate them. Less out means less to tidy and more interest in what is there.
A Ten-Minute Tidy
Set a timer before dinner or bedtime. Short and daily works better than long and weekly.
Wash What Gets Handled
Wipe hard toys regularly and wash soft toys according to their care labels.
Clean Together
Dust and vacuum weekly, and let children help with the parts they can do.
Jobs Children Can Help With
Adjust for your child's age and ability:
- Putting toys back in bins
- Placing dirty clothes in the hamper
- Making the bed
- Putting books back on the shelf
- Dusting low surfaces with a dry cloth
Keep cleaning products locked away and out of reach. For the rest of the house, see our house cleaning service.
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