Did you ever notice the one thing which seems to make a huge difference in a room as being the floors? Think about it; when the floors are clean and uncluttered, the entire room takes on a greater appeal and a cleaner look. If the entire room is clean, except for the floor, the entire room looks cluttered and dirty. That’s one reason to incorporate the entire family into keeping the floors in your living space nice.
Ideas for Family Help With Floors
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Toddlers can help by picking up things, such as their own toys, pet’s toys, shoes, pillows, and other items which may accumulate in a room, and putting them in a designated spot. Everything in its place will be easy to catch onto if taught early enough.
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Preschoolers are able to learn how to help sweep or dust mop. This age group loves helping and feeling like they are doing something big kids do. Even though you might need to go behind them when they aren’t looking and finish the job, it’s a great way to let them help.
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Older kids can learn how to clean well, vacuum, and recognize when things are getting out of hand. Maybe your older child could be in charge of one room by himself to keep the floor clean.
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Teens, though it may be a bit more difficult to get them to work willingly, also can be taught to have a good work ethic by encouraging them to keep the floor in the kitchen and bathroom clean. They could have the chore of mopping and keeping on top of things before they get out of hand.
Before you know it everyone in the family will be wanting to keep the floors picked up and clean all the time, because the results will make a huge difference in how the entire living area looks when the floors are kept nice.
