Spring Cleaning...
I've read way too many articles about the subject and few take into account- well, "life" actually. We have jobs and oftentimes spouses and kids. We can't just drop responsiblities or our families to get a clean home. But how do you get helpful "recruits" for large, daunting tasks? My nine-year-old thinks that dusting is fun... I'll take that while I have it! I'm curious, how do you get your children involved in Spring Cleaning? Post your comments below.
In the meantime, here are a few Spring Cleaning Tips courtesy of P&G Everyday Solutions:
*Tackle woodwork and corners. Wet a paper towel with a mix of water and a little gentle, multisurface cleaner. Wring it out thoroughly. Wrap it around the handle end of a mop or broom and run it along ceilings and walls.
*Wake up the windows. Wash windows inside and out. Then, spruce up drapes and window treatments; send the dirtiest drapes to the cleaners.
*Dust furniture and decor. Brighten up your home by dusting furniture, picture frames, knickknacks and decorations.
*Catch up on laundry. Make your mountains of laundry more manageable; finish ironing and get some help with the folding. **My three-year-old loves to run off his energy by taking freshly folded clothes to their proper rooms. The piles aren't perfect, but at least this gives him a job.
If it's something they see Mom or Dad doing they often seem to think it's inriguing and they'll give it a try.
ReplyDeleteLike washing the car. Or vacuuming.