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Bringing Up Kids & Pets? Here's How to Keep a Home Clean

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Keeping a home clean with kids and pets can be quite the challenge. Kids tend to love to make messes, play in dirt and leave toys all over the house while pets shed fur, track mud everywhere and chew up your best shoes! However, there are ways to keep your home tidy that involve both you and your family members (both human and furry). With a bit of home cleaning planning, dedication and elbow grease it is possible to keep a clean home even if you have kids or animals running around.

Tools such as vacuum cleaners and organisers become a must have for clutter-prone areas. Drawers or shelves can also help reduce the time needed to keep your living space neat. Also creating specific methods for storing toys away from foot traffic will help stop them being scattered across the floor and embedding themselves painfully into your feet. Rules should also be made regarding pet items; beds should be washed regularly after use; pet food should be stored in sealed containers away from other food sources etc. With these tips any household can, with a minimum of effort, stay organised regardless of how many kids or pets live inside!

Tools to be Used During Cleaning

Organisers are a great way to store away items that may otherwise clutter up your home. Shelves, drawers and boxes can all be used to keep things organised and easily accessible when needed. Not only does this help with home cleaning activities but it also saves time as you won’t have to search for an item every time you need it. Additionally, plastic containers or baskets can be stored on shelves or in cupboards that are easy to access while still keeping everything neat and tidy.

Vacuuming is essential if you live with pets; fur gets absolutely everywhere! Regularly vacuuming carpets, rugs and furniture will prevent build-ups of dirt, pet hair and any other debris that might lurk in the fibres of your furnishings. Vacuum cleaners come in many shapes and sizes so make sure you find one suited for your family needs - lightweight models are ideal for quick clean ups between more thorough sessions while more normal sized ones may offer a bit more grunt and really help keep carpets looking their best over a longer period of time.

Organising Toys and Games

Organising toys and games can be a daunting home cleaning task, especially when dealing with multiple children. Having a designated storage system for each child’s toys is essential to ensure that the playroom remains clutter-free and organised. There are many strategies available to keep toys neatly stored away such as using labelled boxes or baskets, hanging toy organisers on walls or even installing shelves in cupboards. Not only does this help keep everything tidy but it also makes it easier for kids to find what they’re looking for quickly without making too much of a mess!

Tablets are another common item found in most households nowadays - these tend to get thrown into drawers or tossed aside during playtime so having an organised location for them will make life much easier! A specialised pocket organiser hung up on the wall near the charging dock is ideal if you have multiple tablets; simply attach pockets onto fabric (or buy one pre-made) and label each pocket according to device type. This way everyone knows where their tablet goes when not in use.

Finally organising wardrobes can bring order back into your home - from clothes being worn regularly by family members to bulky clothes need to be hung! Installing wardrobe organisers such as hangers, shelves and shoe racks will create more room inside wardrobes while keeping items separate which makes choosing what to wear easy every morning. Additionally adding labels onto bins or baskets within wardrobes helps remind everyone where their belongings should go once used; no more confusion over who owns what!

Cleaning Pet Items

Cleaning pet items can be a difficult task, especially if your furry friends aren’t too keen on home cleaning cooperation. If you find yourself pleading with them to try harder to be clean, you are not alone. They look at you with love in their eyes then proceed to scratch off large chunks of fur straight after you were sure they understood what you meant when you said don't do it.

Cleaning pet beds is one of the most important steps in keeping a tidy home when owning pets - not only do they provide comfort for Fido, but they also act as filters for dirt and odours which means they should be washed regularly. Depending on the type of bedding used will depend on how often it needs washing; fabric-based ones require more frequent washes while those made from plastic or wood can last longer between cleans.

Finally, cleaning pet toys helps keep everyone healthy as well as ensuring fun times remain mess free! Plastic toys are easy enough to wipe down with warm water and soap whereas stuffed animals require machine washing (ensure all stuffing remains secure before doing so). If possible rotate toys every now and then by introducing new ones into playtime or donating old ones; this keeps things exciting while also maintaining a clutter free environment inside the home.

Conclusion

Overall, keeping a clean home with kids and pets is not easy but it is possible if the right steps are taken. Establishing rules and home cleaning habits for both children and animals will help ensure that messes are kept to a minimum while also encouraging tidiness in the long run. Vacuuming regularly, organising clutter prone areas and introducing storage solutions for toys will save time when cleaning up after playtime. Additionally having specific routines set up for pet items like beds or toys can help keep everyone healthy as well as making sure your living space remains free from dirt, odours and other science project build-ups. With these tips any family can maintain a neat household no matter how many little ones – both human and furry - they may have running around!

 

Lastly, if you are looking for professional home cleaning services in Sydney then please don't hesitate to either give us a call at 1300 970 390 or send us an email at info@chasingpristine.com.au and we can certainly help you out.