House Cleaning - How To Get Everyone Involved

Sep 22
08:24

2010

Aaliyah Arthur

Aaliyah Arthur

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It can sometimes be difficult to get people in your house to participate in house cleaning. Here are a few creative ways to encourage people to contribute.

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When it comes to house cleaning,House Cleaning - How To Get Everyone Involved  Articles you may have noticed that everyone seems to make a run for it. No one ever wants to help and you are often stuck doing all the hard work. But it doesn't have to be this way. It is possible to get everyone involved and make it a valuable experience for everyone. Just use a little creativity and think outside the box and you will be able to get the job done.

Offer Rewards

This is the easiest way to get kids involved in the house cleaning. Some parents offer an allowance to get each child to do a set of chores or take responsibility for the upkeep of their room. Each person should be paid according to their age as well as the jobs that they are taking on. This will benefit you in two different ways. The money will keep everyone motivated and they should start asking for less money from you. When they need to purchase something at the store or want to buy some candy, you can mention the money that they received for their house cleaning tasks. If they don't do the work, then they don't get paid.

You can also offer other rewards besides money. Younger kids may be more interested in a toy or an activity that you can arrange. Think about how badly they will want to keep their room clean if they know a friend will get to come over later. Each child is different, so think about what would motivate each one the best.

Be Reasonable

Make sure that the house cleaning responsibility fits the child. Kids are going to be frustrated and less likely to help if they can't figure out the task or struggle to get the job done. Find age appropriate tasks that can be accomplished to give your child a successful feeling. Even kids under the age of five can help you dump the trash or empty out the dishwasher. For older kids, you can add several different tasks and keep track of them on a chart or list that stays on the fridge. 

Try to be reasonable about special events and parties. With kids, the job isn't going to be done correctly and on time every time. If you know that a sleep over is taking place on the weekend, try to give them the option of getting the chore done early to make it easier to attend. If you want, you can also let them know that it can wait until they get home. Your flexibility when it comes to your child's help with the house cleaning can go a long way.

Have Clear Expectations

Let them know exactly what you expect when it comes to house cleaning. One of the best ways to achieve this is to show them exactly how the job is done. Bring them into the room with you and let them help you the first time through. Give them a chance to try it out and make sure to provide a lot of encouragement. 

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