Comments on: How to Manage CLEANING the House – “How Do You Do It?” Series

By: Chris Liemann

Chris Liemann — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 21:54:11 +0000

Have you ever tried Chore Wars? I haven’t checked it out myself (although I plan to soon), but have heard others have had success with it https://www.chorewars.com/

By: Shell Fruscione

Shell Fruscione — Wed, 30 May 2012 05:36:38 +0000

I try to get my little dude as involved as possible- he actually LIKES to help- but he’s still young so we’re still working on it. &I agree with the everything needs a home one- not everything HAS a home right now which is what is deterring my cleaning. Thanks for the awesome tips!

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 30 May 2012 04:44:33 +0000

I think you’re right – managing expectations is as important as managing housework. I enjoy your blog.

By: Stefani

Stefani — Tue, 29 May 2012 23:47:38 +0000

I love this post. Been trying to come up with creative ways to get the kids to clean the house more often.

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:15:54 +0000

My biggest issue – “Everything needs a “place.”” It just doesn’t in my house, which is why I am constantly in a state of disaster. I really need to purge, but I need help!!!!

By: Nichol

Nichol — Tue, 29 May 2012 17:42:09 +0000

YOu hit it spot on. We make sure that everyone has their own chores so it isn’t one person doing everything. The kids know to pick up after themselves and put things back in its place. I was a daycare provider for 6 years and felt like I cleaned and cleaned. The playroom has helped tremendously for us to keep everything else out of the home living rooms!

By: Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy

Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:57:11 +0000

I totally agree that everything has to have it’s place.

I guess I waited to long to get the children to help because I’m just now working with my children on helping out. My oldest is nine and doesn’t know how to do much around the house. We are starting with little things, like dusting, and working our way up.

Thanks for the tips!

By: Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting

Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting — Fri, 25 May 2012 23:38:36 +0000

“Two hours spent cleaning can be destroyed in seconds when the kids come home.” HAHA, YES!! It’s why I don’t try to do it all in one day, makes me feel better if the little bit I do daily goes undone. BUT!! We are CONSTANTLY picking up, it’s EXHAUSTING! NEVERENDING! But it works.

Can I haz a nap now?