15 Minute Whole House Cleaning Plan
Spending 15 minutes a day on small tasks can keep the clutter at bay and the house acceptable for friends and family to pop over, particularly during the holidays. This is also a great tool for teaching kids executive skills. Give them the chart and make them responsible for certain days or tasks on the chart. We do the daily tasks and take about 10 minutes in the a.m., lunchtime and p.m. to get it all done. Some days are better than others, some days nothing gets done! But that’s life, and that’s okay. Having a guide to go back to keeps us on track and makes it easier to function, particularly in small spaces with littles running around!
Bonus! Get this chore chart by age with your download! Comes in handy when your tween says it’s too hard! Ahem.
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As a full-time working homeschool mom, I do not want to waste my free time cleaning.
I found if I just do 15 minutes in the morning (and have the kids pitch in wherever they can at their age), then the house stays relatively clean and sane. But then the big stuff builds up and I’m back to spending a few hours on the weekend once a month doing all that stuff that, if it doesn’t get done, makes a bigger mess.
So, I broke those down into daily tasks that if I spend 15 minutes on can be put in the “good enough” category. Basically, it’s not too embarrassing if the ABA pops in unexpectedly or friends want to drop by.
“Bonus – I find if I just give 15 minutes to cleaning and homeschool organization, it feels like a big accomplishment, and I made a clean spot! The kids get a sense of accomplishment and will “go the extra mile” (their phrase) and continue to clean.”
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I created this list to keep the clutter at bay and to keep the house feeling fresh, and me less stressed. The main point of cleaning is to simply have a comfy space, not a pristine palace.
Homeschooling is a lot on top of all the other things you do throughout the days and months. Take it easy. Do what you can because what you are doing is more than enough.
Mommy Mix Recipe! I got this from my mom years ago and make up a batch for each room. It works brilliantly on fabric, too. If the vinegar odor bugs you (my husband quips that it smells like a salad after he’s cleaned the bathroom counter), add a couple drops of lemon, lavender or your fave essential oil into the mix.
1/2 cup vinegar
1 pint rubbing alcohol
1 tsp. Dawn (or dishwashing liquid, I just really prefer Dawn)
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