If you, like many, are a busy family on the go with things to do and places to go, you don’t have the time to dedicate to cleaning your house as often as you’d like. For many people and families, a messy home increases anxiety and can prevent you from capitalizing on your downtime by catching up on chores instead of relaxing and connecting. Have no fear, you are not alone, and many busy families have found a system that works for them to have a clean home and live their best lives. In today’s post, we’ll share a few pro tips to help your busy family keep up on household chores.
Divide and Conquer
Apply the principle of divide and conquer to make your busy home more successful in all aspects of life! When it comes to household chores, this idea can be applied in a few different ways. Divide up chores among family members, assigning one to each person each day. Choose age-appropriate chores for every family member in the household and alternate if it helps. Select a “chore time,” which is best done right after dinner. If this tip doesn’t help lighten the load or make it easier to accomplish household tasks each day, you can also divide chores up over the day. For instance, if you can only get the dishes in the dishwasher and the table cleared after breakfast when you are able to come back to it, do a few more small tasks in the kitchen. By dinner time, you should be able to walk into a relatively clear kitchen, then prep dinner and clean up afterward.
Key takeaways:
- Divide chores among household members
- Divide chores up over the day
Make Visual Reminders
Visual cues around your home can help keep things cleaned and organized to help reduce messes to begin with and can also help get things accomplished. A chore chart is a classic visual reminder for larger busy families, letting each family member know their role and responsibilities while also communicating what has been done to others. Other visual reminders include signage on the dishwasher and in the laundry room that lets anyone who enters the space know what step the previous person left off on. For younger children, visual reminders can be fun while for older members of the household, they can reduce frustrations and help hold each other accountable.
Key takeaways:
- Create a family chore chart
- Use a “Clean/Dirty” sign on the dishwasher
Hire a Housekeeper
For busy families on the go that struggle to keep their homes clean despite their best efforts, it may be more of a time issue and that’s a great indication to call in the hired help! Professional housekeepers like those at Clean Bees Homekeepers can help keep your busy home in tip-top shape. Whether you invest in weekly or monthly complete home cleaning or you contact us for one-time cleanings during the height of your busy seasons, you can spend the time doing what you love with your family and let us handle the messes of life.
Key takeaways:
- Give up the stresses of household chores and hire professional cleaners
- Count on Clean Bees Homekeepers for your complete cleaning needs
At Clean Bees Homekeepers, our professional cleaners are here to help busy Northern Colorado families. We offer a wide range of cleaning services to support your family and reduce your stress. We know that a clean home offers improved health and safety, and the time that is freed up when it’s not dedicated to chores can improve family bonding and overall well-being. For your free estimate, connect with us today!
