Back to School Cleaning Tips

September 22, 2020 by Mulberry Maids

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Maintaining a clean home is always important, but given the current state of things during this global pandemic, it is of utmost importance. Dealing with keeping your home clean can be especially difficult when kids go back to school. This year may be even trickier with the combination of in school sessions and homeschooling. 

Because keeping our homes clean is more important than it has ever been, the most trusted cleaning service in Loveland is here to tell you all about the ways to keep your home clean when your kids go back to school. Read on for more!

How can the whole family help with back to school cleaning?

Enlisting your family to help out with home cleaning will go a long way in making cleaning more efficient and consistent.  Your kids can help keep home spaces clean for homeschooling by using different tricks to motivate them to clean. Incorporating techniques to help improve the speed that you clean will also help out in making cleaning more efficient. 

Taking as little as 20 minutes each evening for the whole family to pitch in on cleaning your home will pay dividends.  Have children focus on some of the easier big picture tasks throughout the home in those 20 minutes, such as collecting all the trash, easy dusting, and picking up clutter throughout the home.  20 minutes is also plenty of time for one adult to clean a bathroom, and the other to work on cleaning and organizing the kitchen. 

The best way to keep consistent with this kind of schedule is to consciously do it everyday.  While using rewards to get a kid to do a chore is not always the best strategy, utilizing a 20 minute after dinner cleaning break before dessert is served can be effective to get everyone moving.  

What areas of the home should I focus on?

With kids being back in school, it is inevitable that some areas of the home are going to need to be cleaned more often.  Managing the amount of clutter that gets piled up when kids come home for the day will help to keep the home in a more manageable state to clean. 

To help deal with excess clutter, you should create a specific area to put school belongings and bags to help cut down on bags being thrown all over the house.  In addition to clutter, designate a space for shoes to be stored.  During this pandemic (and always), it is best to not wear shoes in the home which can track in countless amounts of germs, as well as dirt and debris. 

With all the interaction that your kids will inevitably have with other children and teachers, it is paramount to use a disinfectant throughout your home.  While your kids should not put their belongings from school on the counters or kitchen tables, there is no telling what they will do.  Be diligent in using a sanitizing spray when cleaning surfaces and high touch areas throughout the home to reduce the chance for the spreading of any viruses. 

Things to focus on include:

• Staying on top of laundry
• Creating a space for school belongings to be stored – ideally close to the front door
• Daily cleaning of the kitchen and high use bathrooms
• Cutting down on clutter

What is the problem with clutter?

Not only does clutter make the actual act of cleaning harder and more tedious, it creates a stressful environment that makes it hard for both kids and adults to work in.  With the addition of online homeschooling during this pandemic, kids will need to concentrate more than ever at home to learn and get their school work completed. 

There are many ways to cut down on clutter in the home including:

• Always washing and putting away dishes after each meal (especially outside of the kitchen!)
• Have a designated area or storage bin for toys and games
• Make a small storage box to store miscellaneous remotes, games, and other stray electronics
• Never leave clothing on the floor or scattered throughout the house
• Don’t let laundry pile up
• Keep your pets and their toys off of furniture

By dealing with clutter, you will instantly create a more relaxing and serene space in your home. Cleaning will be easier and more efficient, and you kids will be able to concentrate more on their work, giving you time to get out of the house for a workout at the Chilson Recreation Center.

Trusted cleaning service in Loveland to help with all your cleaning needs

Mulberry Maids is proud to be Loveland’s premier cleaning company who works with the best cleaners around. The cleaners we team up with have a great heart and commitment to service, and we are so fortunate to work with them.

We offer the ease of online booking, where you can book your appointment in less than 60 seconds!  Additionally we offer 100% satisfaction guaranteed, so you can rest assured you will get the home cleaning of your dreams!  

Give us a call today – we look forward to chatting with you!