• 27Mar

    When it comes to cleaning, many of us simply dread it or parts of it.  Some, for example, hate to vacuum, while other people simply detest mopping.  Are there any ways to make these horrible chores fun, or at least not as horrible?  Well, yes and no.  There are some ways to make cleaning less of a chore, and one of those ways is to clean according to your personality.

    Most likely, we learned how to clean from our parents.  They would give us cleaning chores to do, and we would see them cleaning the home often.  However, your parents’ cleaning methods may not be the best for you.  What you need to do is figure out the best way for you to clean your house.  Some people, for example, see their home as a series of rooms and hallways.  Each of these is like a separate task.  These people may find that they get a better sense of accomplishing something if they pick up, dust, and vacuum one room, then move on to the next.  Other people see their home as one large space.  For them, it may make more sense to pick up every room, then go back through and do all the dusting.  Neither way is “correct”—it all depends on what gives you a better sense of accomplishment.

    Likewise, some people prefer to get all the cleaning done and over within a single day.  They may wake up at 8:00 a.m. and clean house all day, but they like the idea of not doing any cleaning the rest of the week.  Others may hate this idea.  For them, it makes more sense to clean a little bit each day instead of overloading one day with organising, dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, etc.  Again, both ways work.  Discovering which way works better for you will make the task of cleaning not see quite as bad, and you’ll discover your home is clean without as much effort.

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  • 06Feb

    Every parent has to deal with their kids’ rooms from time to time.  While it’s a good idea to insist that your kids clean their own rooms, sometimes you may need to help them out or do a quick pick up when company is coming over. 

    For general cleaning, set a schedule for your kids.  You may want to have this be a weekly chore, or, if your children generally pick up after themselves, they may get away with a good cleaning every two weeks or even once a month.  Basically, all you need to do is inspect their rooms.  Make sure your kids know when this is going to happen and what is expected of them.  If they’re older, you may ask more of them.  For example, teens are capable of vacuuming their own rooms and dusting shelves.  For younger kids, you may need to help them with some of these more advanced cleaning tasks.

    If you notice their rooms are too cluttered in between cleaning inspections, don’t be afraid to tell them to pick up their toys and such.  Make certain they know that they are expected to keep their rooms clean all the time, not just on the days you’re going to check up on them.  However, try not to nag them too much.  After all, chances are your own bedroom isn’t always spotless.

    If you do have to clean your kids’ rooms for whatever reason, try to respect their privacy.  This is especially a concern if you’re picking up your teen’s room.  Don’t read their diaries, for example, even if they are left lying on the desk.  In fact, if your teen isn’t home and you need the house ready for unexpected company or some other reason, take a moment to consider if your visitors are actually going to see your teen’s room.  If not, it may be better to simply leave their door closed.

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