Spring is the perfect time to tackle deep cleaning tasks around the house. As the sunlight starts to come out, there’s no better time to get those annual deep cleaning tasks done.
Make a List
Without a plan, deep cleaning can go off the rails. While there are infinite tasks you could be focusing on during your spring cleaning session, each home has a few pain points or areas that could use some extra love. Make sure that you tackle your cleaning with a list and those key areas in mind. This is especially important for families who would like to get kids involved in the process. Children need the extra direction and structure of a list to ensure that the tasks that need to get done aren’t forgotten.
Get the Kids Involved
Be sure to plan age-appropriate tasks for your kids. Teens and adults alike can handle complex tasks, areas that are hard to reach, or any cleaning that requires more harsh chemical cleaners. For young children and pre-teens, tasks will need to be divided based on age. Here is a list of tasks that kids can handle based on their development:
Here are some examples of age-appropriate chores for kids:
Preschool (ages 3-5):
- Put toys away
- Make bed (with help)
- Dust low surfaces with a microfiber cloth or duster
- Wipe down surfaces with a cloth and soap
Early elementary (ages 6-8):
- Make bed
- Water plants
- Fold and put away clothes
- Sweep
Tweens and Preteens (ages 9-12):
- Vacuum
- Taking out the trash and recycling
- Cleaning the bathroom sink and mirror
- Washing dishes
- Mow Lawn
- Wiping down bathroom (with gentle cleanser)
- Cleaning kitchen surfaces (countertops, sink, and appliances)
Tackle Overlooked Areas
Springtime is the perfect time to tackle overlooked areas that don’t normally get attention throughout the year. Dust your fan blades, clean door jambs and window seals, dust crown molding and clean the baseboards. These can be divided among family members or done by the adults in the house while the kids tackle their age-appropriate chores.
Make It a Game
Assign every chore a number from 1-6. Find some dice and get rolling to assign chores to the household! Making it a game can add some fun and playfulness to a boring pastime.
