Here is a simple plan to help your child/teen keep their rooms clean. Don't worry if the room is a disaster. Just set the timer for 15 minutes each day and get started. Continue clearing clutter each day until you find the tops of the dressers and the floor. By the end of the week, you will be amazed at the progress! When you are ready� start the weekly plan.
Each week, make a mental note of the items that end up scattered about. Use baskets, boxes, shelves or create your own solution to keep these items together. You may need to try several different solutions before you find one that works. If something seems to be working... leave it alone!Dust all surfaces - this should be easy since they are all cleared off.During the first few weeks, you may want to assist (or at least supervise). Start by making sure that everything in the room has a home. Don't worry about perfect organization, just get the surfaces clear off.Pick a spot - you or your child can pick one spot for the day. Make a list of all the problem spots in the room and slowly check them off.Each day, encourage your child to perform the scheduled tasks. Give them a time limit and use a timer (15 minutes should be enough time). Don't be too picky, just try to guide them. They will soon figure out that if they clear their dresser on Monday and throw everything on the floor, that on Wednesday they will have to pick that stuff up AGAIN when they clear the floor.Another chemical ingredient that is also known to be hazardous to human and environment is the sodium hypochrolite or the household bleach. This type of chemical is highly toxic as it produces carcinogenic and toxic compounds when it reacts with the environment. This reaction can cause endocrine, reproductive and immune system disorders. It can cause allergic reaction to most infants and toddlers too. Sodium hypochrolite has a very strong cleaning ingredient that can also trigger allergies or even eczema to your baby�s sensitive skin. Mothers who are normally exposed to cleaners and detergents that contain sodium hypochrolite have also increases the risk of cancer and other serious illnesses.Clear the floor (just the visible parts for today)Change sheets and bring all laundry to laundry roomFree Day - you can also use this as a make up dayTuesdayRemember... it only takes 15 minutes per day to keep your child's bedroom neat and clean.MondayPhosphates are used to make detergents more effective by preventing dirt from settling back onto clothes. However, this type of chemical is one of the most harmful pollutants in the environment. When phosphates release, it stimulates the growth of certain marine plants which imbalances the marine ecosystem. Furthermore, it is also known to have toxic effects on fishes and trees.As a mother, you should always think of the best and the safest products to your children. Start using organic laundry detergent for your baby�s clothes. These organic baby products are available in the market and proven to be safe to your baby apart from being effective in washing tough stains. The organic detergents do not make use of artificial optical brighteners. Therefore, these natural products don't contain phosphates and petroleum based agents hence they are mild on the skin.Some of these hazardous chemical ingredients are EDTA or ethylene-diamino-tetra-acetate, Linear alkyl sodium sulfonates or LAS, Sodium hypochrolite or the household bleach, Phenols, Optical brighteners, Phosphates, Petroleum distillates or napthas and others. These ingredients are toxic chemicals that you can normally find in high concentrations in these laundry detergents.Using organic baby detergents would help you clean your baby�s clothes without worrying about the harmful chemicals that may harm your baby�s health and the environment.Renovate the kitchen � Aside from the bathroom the kitchen is another part of the house that can increase its value. Home buyers, especially the ladies, take this as a major factor when considering buying a home.In general, you should fix up the exterior first because this is what people see first and it will give them an impression that your house is a keeper and is of high value. This doesn�t mean that you should ignore the interior. Bottom-line, the most important part of the house that you should focus on to increase a fixer-upper home�s value are the bathroom and the kitchen.Improve landscaping � Taking care of the lawn and making it look attractive will add to the value of your fixer-upper home. You don't need to hire professional landscapers to improve its appearance.SundayDon�t overlook the garage, closets and laundry � These three parts of the house are most of the time overlooked. As simple as them may seem, they can increase the value of the fixer-upper home because it adds convenience. Bedrooms with spacious closets are always attractive. Garage and pathway maintenance is also important. Lastly, a house with a laundry room will also increase its value.
Remember... it only takes 15 minutes per day to keep your child's bedroom neat and clean.
Author: Jessica Knutson
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