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Many people, male or female, will admit they don't know where to begin when it comes to cleaning, but if you are an adult, you don't have any excuse to dodge housecleaning. It's time you learned to pull your own weight. Today, learning the proper steps of cleaning is a father of three, David Thomas, who admits the house is overrun with toys and clutter (figure A).
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Figure B
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Figure C
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Figure D
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- Cleaning for a family isn't a one-person job (figure B): the kids need to be involved too. As easy way to do that is to give each child a color-coded bin on wheels for storing toys and games. Each child can be responsible for his own toys, which will help keep the house neat and clean.
- To make toy pick-up fun, every night before bed set the kitchen timer for five to 10 minutes, then let everyone pick up his things and put them in the bins (figure C) It can be fast and fun, while keeping the children and the home organized (figure D).
- There are five cleaning products that need to be handy in the home at all times:
- Club soda, which can be kept in the fridge, available for use as a quick spot-remover. The carbonation bubbles stains up, and the salts in the soda keep them from staining. It's also a safe cleaner to have in a home with children.
- Lemon juice, which is nature's bleach and disinfectant.
- White vinegar, a natural acidic, is excellent for removing soap scum and mineral deposits. And when you buy it in a big container, it's very inexpensive.
- Baking soda is a mild abrasive as well as a great cleaner and deodorizer.
- Borax is a natural cleaner and deodorizer. You can make a safe, effective cleanser by mixing 1 cup borax with 2 cups baking soda. Mix and store in a labeled container, and use anywhere you use cleanser.
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