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Spring Cleaning Tips Family Style

Published: May 19, 2014 · Modified: Feb 8, 2023 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

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We have some Spring Cleaning tips for you today and a free Spring Cleaning checklist to help you get started!

Maybe to most people cleaning and fun don't naturally go together, but honestly, I believe that cleaning can be fun, or at least the outcome of it. A clean and organized home can be wonderfully freeing! So here are some spring cleaning tips to help get everyone involved.

 

 

Tips on getting the entire family involved in the household cleaning. These tips can make tidying up actually fun!!Several people have asked me for some tips on getting the family to help with the cleaning and organization process. So, today I'm sharing some tips to continue on your spring cleaning with the help of your family. Our kids are out of the house now, but we often had cleaning sessions as family activities when the kids were younger. Here are a few spring cleaning tips on what worked at our home to get everyone involved.

 

  • Use a Spring Cleaning Checklist to help you get it all done. 
  • Set specific times for everyone to chip in with cleaning the house and let family members know they are expected to participate. No one wants to hear they have to do something at the last minute, so give everyone a day or two notice.
  • Make a schedule and consider buddying up to complete tasks. If it is a big job, like cleaning the garage you may want to have everyone involved.
  • Put on some energizing music or let kids wear headphones if everyone has different tastes.
  • Place cardboard boxes or laundry baskets in the rooms with labels for 1) Trash 2) Donate 3) Elsewhere (for things that go somewhere else).

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  • Be sure the tasks are age appropriate. Older kids should be able to help with deeper cleaning. Let the kids know what they're expected to do and let them do it.
  • Be sure to ask the kids for ideas on how to improve the cleaning process, they may surprise you. Maybe they want different music or to make games out of it. Let them make the signs for the boxes. Getting them involved will allow them to buy into the process
  • Make sure everybody has access to what they need - cleaning supplies, rags, windowa spray, dusters etc. It's really hard if 3 people need the same item.
  • Take everyone out for a fun lunch or dinner (with dessert included) to reward yourself. Be sure to thank everyone for their assistance. Families can tend to forget to thank each other and take actions for granted. Even if something is expected, a thank you goes a long way.

Don't forget to print out the Spring Cleaning Checklist.

pring Cleaning Checklist Free

 

 

 

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  1. Susan{ofeverymoment}

    May 19, 2014 at 7:44 am

    I love the sketch of the smiling, happy cleaning family! Some good ideas here -- especially the planning in advance part. My family doesn't appreciate my melt downs right before company is coming 🙂

    Reply
    • Raquel

      May 19, 2014 at 7:29 pm

      Thanks Susan, I drew that myself LOL. It really is easier when it is planned oh and I know that "company is coming" stress is not fun.

      Reply
  2. Ginny Marie

    May 19, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    I think telling my kids in advance about when we'll clean the house is very important! I definitely feel better after we clean. 🙂

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    • Raquel

      May 19, 2014 at 7:25 pm

      It is SUCH a great feeling once it is done. My kids always appreciated advanced notice, even if they were less than thrilled. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Carin

    May 20, 2014 at 12:10 am

    Love the tips. I so agree about giving notice. Depending on the age of the kids, you may also have to do a little countdown.. I kind of see it like that countdown you do when you're away somewhere (You know, "We're going to leave in half an hour, 20 mins, 15 mins..."). Kids don't like family cleaning sprung upon them, even if you given them a couple of days notice.

    With the younger kids, I often do a "I bet you can't find me/ clean xyz before I count to 10" as well. It becomes a fun game, and they love beating mummy 😉

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    • Raquel

      May 20, 2014 at 6:54 am

      Love the contest idea Carin. A countdown is a good idea too. They really do like it when it is a game.

      Reply
  4. Tamara

    May 20, 2014 at 6:47 am

    I tried to leave a comment from my phone early this morning but it didn't seem to take! Glad I'm checking back.
    Des is too young to really get it but Scarlet is very helpful. We do schedule family cleanup time and it's still fun for her! I hope that lasts for awhile.
    I love the idea of a reward dinner or dessert!

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    • Raquel

      May 20, 2014 at 6:55 am

      I can just picture Scarlet helping Tamara! Cleaning is not such a chore when the whole family helps.

      Reply
  5. Akaleistar

    May 20, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    Great advice!

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    • Raquel

      May 20, 2014 at 8:55 pm

      Thanks Ashley!

      Reply
  6. tahnycooks

    May 21, 2014 at 4:03 am

    I love that my 4 year old thinks doing dishes, vacuuming, dusting and switching the laundry is such grand fun! My goal is to keep it that way! I am totally going to give him more edifying notice! Great post!

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  7. Lina

    May 21, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    Great ideas! I love listening to music while I clean - it helps keep me going and energizes me! We try to plan cleaning times as a family- it is so hard with everyone's schedule to coordinate everything, so planning ahead helps! Thank you for sharing!

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    • Raquel

      May 21, 2014 at 7:01 pm

      Music is so motivating to me too Lina! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  8. Crystelle

    May 22, 2014 at 11:31 am

    I really like your ideas. Especially the reward afterward. That makes it easier for all of us to get motivated!! 🙂
    hugs x, Crystelle
    Crystelle Boutique

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    • Raquel

      May 25, 2014 at 9:07 am

      Thanks Crystelle - it really helps!

      Reply
  9. Laurie

    July 24, 2014 at 8:49 pm

    I loved your Tip Me Tuesday link . {thanks girl!}

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  10. Colletta

    April 25, 2015 at 4:28 am

    We clean together as a family every Saturday. As I tell my girls, if we all work together it won't take much time at all.

    I hope you can stop by:

    http://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2015/04/weekend-round-up-42515.html

    Colletta

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    • Raquel

      April 25, 2015 at 6:33 am

      Yes it goes much quicker when working as a tem Colletta. Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  11. Angela @ Setting My Intention

    March 06, 2016 at 5:26 pm

    These are great tips. We have to make our 5-10 minute clean up sessions a regular weekly occurrence. Thank you for sharing what works for your family.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      March 08, 2016 at 9:31 am

      Thank you for stopping by Angela! Weekly sessions are a great idea!

      Reply

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