It’s been a long time since things in the world have seemed “normal” but one thing is for certain children staying home more often has probably left their rooms in a state of emergency as well! While having a cleaning service help with your routine home cleanings is beneficial for the whole family, we know kids’ rooms are another story. Here are some tips from the professional cleaning experts at My Amazing Maid to help you and your family keep your kid’s room cleaner!

4 Tips for Keeping Kid’s Room Cleaner

1. Let them be a part of the clean-up process. Children can help with a wide range of simple cleaning and organizing tasks throughout the day. Making the work less stressful and fun can help engage them and teach them life-long skills. 
2. Make it a game! Try setting a timer on your phone for ten minutes and make it a race to see who can clean up more toys or clutter in their rooms first. Like most parents know, a small reward like a special treat or stickers at the end of the game can really be a huge motivation to get kids excited to clean up.
3. Use the one-out rule. Have you heard of this method? The one-out rule simply means one activity, game, or set of toys out and in use at a time. Then once the child or children are finished playing with that specific item or items, they must put it away before they drag out the next activity they would like to play with. By utilizing this method you save yourself the clutter of hundreds of toys out at a time and the children can be more method with what they would like to play with.
4. Designate a time when toys are picked up for the day. This is especially helpful with younger children and bedtime routines. Setting a routine time before dinner or even nap time, that their toys must be picked up and sticking to it will create opportunities for routine and the children will become accustomed to picking up toys at the set time you establish. 

Clean Kid’s Rooms are Possible, We Can Help!

Whether you make it a priority for your child or children to clean up their own rooms or enlist the help of our cleaning professionals at My Amazing Maid, we ensure you that with a little extra help your child’s room can be organized and tidy! We offer many cleaning options to fit your lifestyle and budget. Giving you more time to spend on what really matters! The price for each cleaning service is determined by the length of time it takes to do the cleaning.

One-time cleans are typically charged by the hour while recurring jobs such as biweekly or weekly cleanings are priced at a flat rate. Interior window cleaning is available and is priced at our normal hourly rates. Need help deciding which plan is best for you? We would love to discuss your cleaning needs. Please call us at 706-507-6243 or get an instant cleaning estimate by filling out our online estimates form.

At My Amazing Maid, it is our passion to help our community live a cleaner, less stressful life. You can get a free cleaning estimate in a matter of minutes and schedule your home cleaning appointment right from our website. No-fuss!

Growing up you probably had a list of things that your parents assigned each week. Fortunately to your parents, scientists and doctors both agree that children helping out with daily tasks around the house is helpful, not only for the house, but in fundamental development. At My Amazing Maid, we want to make life easier for you and your family by taking care of the house cleaning in whatever way you choose: weekly, monthly, or just one time seasonal deep cleans. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean your kiddos can’t help out a little with age-appropriate cleaning chores. 

Here are five age-appropriate cleaning chores kids can do around the house.

Cleaning Chores for Ages 2-3

Cleaning chores for children ages 2 to 3 should be kept very simple. It is important to remember not to be worried about precision or completion in the chores, but their willingness to help. At this age, children are just learning about helping and might not have the total motor skills to complete at an “adult” level. These age-appropriate chores could be items like:

• Picking up toys after play
• Dusting
• Putting dirty clothes in the hamper
• Helping empty the dryer into a basket
• Wiping clean windows (at their reach)

Cleaning Chores for Ages 4-6

Cleaning duties for children ages 4 to 6 can start to be more involved. Like with younger children, it is important to remember not to be worried about precision in the chores, but their willingness to help and using positive reinforcement. At this age, children are capable of helping out more and have more understanding of what chores are. These age-appropriate chores could be items like:

• Making their bed
• Pulling weeds in the garden
• Helping clear the table
• Putting dishes away in the cabinets
• Assisting in loading and unloading the dishwasher
• Watering plants
• Putting dirty clothes in the hamper

Cleaning Chores for Ages 7-9

Chores for children ages 7 to 9 and beyond can start to be more difficult and complex. Older kids can now start tasks and complete them in a timely manner. At this age, children are capable of any of the above chores mentioned as well as being able to physically do more to help and pick up after themselves. These age-appropriate chores could be items like:

• Vacuuming
• Washing dishes
• Taking dogs for walks/feeding/bathing
• Putting away their own laundry
• Cleaning bathrooms
• And any of the above tasks

Some parents implement allowances and other items to reward children for helping around the house. No matter how you decide to reward your children (even if it’s a simple high-five), your reward will definitely be fewer chores around the home. Every parent can agree … that’s a WIN!

Let My Amazing Maid Make Your Life a Bit Easier

The school year is back in full swing and the calendars are already full through next year. Let the cleaning professionals at My Amazing Maid help you and your family worry about one less to-do, cleaning the house. 

Contact us and receive your free home cleaning estimate today!