Berkeley cleaning services are truly amazing: you don’t need to lift a finger and you get a spotless home in return. But even if you want to avoid chores as much as possible, you also want to teach your munchkins to appreciate a clean and tidy home, which is what chores for kids are for. Of course, there are so many reasons to call a professional cleaner instead of delegating some of the cleaning to the kids whom you then need to supervise.
But if you, for instance, need the house to sparkle because of last-minute houseguests who are about to show up at your doorstep, you’re a bit strapped for time and short-handed to boot, so you actually need them to help you out. Naturally, using green products for cleaning whenever possible is always desirable, so try to read the label carefully prior to giving them to the kids. But first things first: here are the chores that kids can pull off!
Chores for kids 2-3 years old
Toddlers might not be very helpful but they’ll probably be proud of themselves for being assigned chores. You could try getting them to wipe down the fronts of the oven, the fridge, kitchen cabinets, the trash can and doors using a wet cloth. Teach them to throw away used diapers. They can also fold washcloths and help you set up the table, albeit without being allowed to carry sharp kitchen utensils. Last but not least, have them pick up their toys!
Chores that 4-5-year-olds can handle
Expand the list of chores for this age group by adding to it chores like putting away toys, straightening books on the shelves and wiping down dirty floors, especially in their own rooms. You can easily teach them to put away clean silverware and fold towels, as well as help you clean the bedroom. They can also sweep the kitchen floor and clean off table all by themselves.
What 6-7 year-olds can do
Chores for kids this age include the previously mentioned chores and some more advanced ones. These include lighter bathroom cleaning (mostly wiping down various surfaces), folding laundry, sweeping floors, unloading the dishwasher and even washing lighter loads of dishes. They can also take clothes out of the dryer and move clothes from the washer into the dryer.
Chores appropriate for 8-9-year-olds
Along with all the chores mentioned before, they can do the dusting and vacuum-cleaning, do the dishes, help out with meal preparation and organize their toy cabinets. They can also empty and take out the trash. As for other outdoor activities, they can weed flowers and the rest of the garden. Last but not least, they can now take care of pets!
Chores for kids 10-12 years old
Along with all the previous chores, 10 to 12-year-olds can mow the lawn, tidy the basement or the garage and clean the car. As for indoor chores, they can do some basic laundry, mop the floors, clean the kitchen and the fridge (inside and out) and even make light meals. The best part is that they can now be trusted to watch their younger siblings! Woo hoo!
Finally: chores that kids who are 13 or older can do
In addition to all the above, these guys can clean the tub and shower, iron clothes (without ruining anything) and dust ceiling fans. They can even be trusted to make dinner meals for the whole family!
Leave some chores for kids and the rest to Mythical Maids!
You want your kids to grow up healthy and happy but also teach them about proper values in life and that cleanliness is a must, which is why delegating some of the household chores to them is a great idea. But if you want to spare the kids and yourself the whole ordeal, yet have a thoroughly clean home, Mythical Maids is your best bet! Allow us to step in and take charge of the cleaning. We are guaranteed to make your home cleaner than ever!