Helpful Tips for Today's Busy Families

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Busy Mom's Cleaning Tips 

Today's families are busier than ever.  House cleaning is one of those necessary tasks that we hope to get finished with quickly and easily.   Here are some tips to help you get the house cleaning done quickly and efficiently.

1. Learn how to multitask - straighten the coat closet while waiting for the car pool; clean kitchen counters while talking on the telephone.

2. Get the Kids to Help - Teach your kids how to fold laundry, vacuum, dust, unload the dishwasher, make their beds and prepare their breakfasts, lunches and snacks. Teens can help with big jobs like washing windows and floors and cleaning cabinets and woodwork.

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3. Set Your Timer - You can accomplish quite a bit in several 10- or 20-minute periods. Keep your cleaning schedule flexible so you can change it if something unexpected comes up. Do what you can when you can.  Most everyday tasks take about 15 minutes to complete.

4. Prioritize - Identify which tasks absolutely have to be done, which ones should be done and which ones would be nice to get done. Work on them in that order and forget about all others.

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5. Finish Tasks - Complete one project before you start another.

6. Pick it Up Quick - Wipe up spills as soon as possible. The sooner you clean up, the easier it is to remove stains completely.

7. Set a Schedule - Set aside at least two hours once or twice a week for cleaning. Using a checklist can help keep you motivated and on track.

8. Minimize Spring-Cleaning - Clean as needed. Systematic, regular cleaning minimizes the need for heavy-duty seasonal cleaning

9. Keep the Dirt Outside - You can keep your house cleaner by preventing outdoor dirt from getting in. Use doormats and boot scrapers. As needed, sweep sidewalks, steps and stairwells leading to your home.   If you have the space, set up a mudroom.

10. Clear the Air - To reduce airborne dust, regularly vacuum registers and radiators. Change the filters in your air conditioners and furnace, following the manufacturer's instructions. If you have severe allergies, hire a professional yearly to clean heating and ventilation ducts to reduce dust and molds. 
    

Dust from top down.  The dust falls on the floor so you can vacuum it up later