Getting Kids in on The Spring Cleaning Act
It’s almost a necessity, clearing and cleaning after the long winter months. Clearing out the old, to make way for the new (and warmer season).
To try and make it all go a bit quicker, try getting your children in on the act.
Kids can dust, vacuum, and sweep and some actually enjoy it. Depending on the age of your children, getting them started doing something smaller (and age appropriate) can pay out in the long run as well. While children shouldn’t be near any chemicals, so be sure to be careful if you are using them.
About.com has a fabulous ‘checklist’ over what both you and your kids can be tasked with:
Your Spring Cleaning Chores:
- Dust for cobwebs along the ceiling/corners
- Clean the light fixtures
- Dust your electronics
- Wash the curtains
- Vacuum under furniture
The Kids’ Spring Cleaning Chores:
- Purge magazines
- Clean under the couch cushions
- Rinse houseplants with a spray bottle
- Clean the inside of the windows
- Dust picture frames
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Be sure to check out the rest, it has some great ideas. You can also use this cleaning time to get your children to go through any old toys that they don’t play with anymore, and donate any that are still in good condition.
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