Help! I Have Messy Kids: Tips for Keeping Your House Clutter-Free
If you’re a parent, you know this scenario all too well: You finish cleaning up, only to discover that five minutes later, playdough, snack crumbs, and Lego bricks have reclaimed your living room. When you’re raising little ones, it often feels like messes multiply on their own. Christina’s Complete Clean is here to help you conquer kids’ chaos in your Carmel home with some practical cleaning and organization tips.
Set Up Kid-Friendly Storage
One of the best ways to cut down on clutter is to have simple, accessible storage for toys, art supplies, and books. Storage bins, cubbies, and baskets (labeled with words or pictures) encourage kids to put things back in their homes. Having a donate bin handy also helps you rotate outgrown items regularly.
Make Clean-Up a Daily Ritual
The easiest way to avoid a big mess is by tackling small messes often. Make it part of your family routine. It can be as simple as a ten-minute tidy-up before dinner. Create cleaning games or set a timer. Kids love a challenge and will race to help!
Get the Kids Involved
It’s tempting to just clean up for them, but kids are capable helpers. Assign age-appropriate tasks so they feel included. Preschoolers can put blocks in bins or wipe small surfaces, while older children might take on sweeping or organizing a bookshelf.
Use Less, Clean Less
Sometimes, less is more. Keep some toys in storage and switch them out monthly. Rotating toys reduces clutter and keeps playtime interesting. You can take this opportunity to teach your kids that when they get a new toy, it’s time to donate an old toy.
Know When to Call for Help
Even with good routines, life gets busy, and messes can win the day. If you’re feeling buried in kid-created clutter, it may be time to hire a professional house cleaning service to help you out. At Christina’s Complete Clean, along with our general cleaning service, our team can pick up clutter room by room through our premier add-on options. We also offer professional organization services.
At C3, we clean so you can have your Saturdays back to do the things you love, like spending time with your kids. So, if you’re in Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, Fishers or the surrounding area, reclaim your time and a clean home with our help. Contact C3 at (317) 564-4244 or request an estimate online today!