Your child is an adorable bundle of energy that keeps you on your toes on a daily basis. But as a busy parent, finding the right time to clean and to make sure that things stay clean can feel like a regular struggle.
The good news? There are strategies you can use to get and keep a house clean while you care for your children. Posts by fellow parents on the net are one of your best resources. Here are five helpful tips to always keep a house clean with toddlers that will keep you and your children happy!
1. Declutter Your Home So You Have a Solid Foundation to Begin With
Every journey begins with a single step! Now is the time to declutter your home, give yourself a blank slate to work with, and ensure that your future cleaning endeavors are more successful. Once you’ve gotten rid of all the things that don’t serve you, you’ll start to see how much space you truly have.
2. Create an Organizational System for Yourself
Building upon the point above, finding a place for everything once you do see what you own and what you need is crucial to keeping things clean moving forward. For example, having a playroom for your child complete with labeled or color-coded bins for accessories, a bin for larger toys, and space in the closet for games and DVDs will make it easier for you to put everything away when the time comes.
For larger items like a stroller or high chair, dedicate a hallway closet. You can easily pull them out and put them back away when you need them, clearing essential floor space and keeping things looking tidy. No matter how you like to stay organized, make sure you develop organizational systems after you declutter to avoid your home becoming messy again.
3. Look for Fun Activities to Keep Your Toddler Busy While You Clean
Toddlers can be quite rambunctious, making it difficult for you to clean when you have free time. Look for some fun activities to keep them busy for hours so that you can go around and get things done while they’re busy playing with whatever game or item you’ve offered them. Whether you’ve made them a fort, given them a laundry basket or a box to decorate and turn into a spaceship, or you’ve given them a pile of crayons and papers, there are plenty of ways to keep them occupied so you can squeeze some cleaning into your day.
4. If They’re Old Enough, Make a Game Out of Your Cleaning
Speaking of activities, teaching your child how to clean up after themselves and enjoy cleaning is important for every parent to do! If they’re old enough, make a game out of cleaning so that they’re actively picking up their toys after they’re finished playing with them.
If you need a little support, chances are that there’s a TV show out there that can help your toddler get more excited about cleaning up after themselves once they’re finished with an activity. The sooner you teach this to them, the less of a mess you will have to deal with as you’re tackling other responsibilities, like sweeping the floor or washing the counter.
5. Create a Cleaning Schedule for Yourself That’s Manageable and Easy to Stick to
Managing work, home, and other aspects of your daily life means that it’s quite easy to forget about chores and put them off until it’s more convenient. One way to avoid this is to look for a printable cleaning schedule that helps you chip away at the mess and maintain your home without feeling overwhelmed. When you’re taking care of a little bit at a time, you’ll find that it’s much easier to keep your home looking clean, even when you’re taking care of an energetic toddler!
Keeping a House Clean With Toddlers Is More Than Possible!
Managing your home while caring for your toddler is one of the growing pains of being a parent, and it’s one that all of us face. The good news? With the right strategies, you can make this seemingly insurmountable task that much easier. If you’re having trouble making sure your home is clean while you’re entertaining your toddler, use the five tips above to work towards a cleaner home and reduce the amount of stress that you experience along the way!
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Katie Tejada is a writer, editor, and former HR professional. She enjoys writing about events, travel, decorating trends, and innovations for the home, but also covers developments in HR, business communication, recruiting, real estate, finance, law, and investing.
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