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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