Dealing with Clutter as a Family
To make the cleaning a success, try to assign age-appropriate tasks to your family members: give a younger child the responsibility of dusting. If you have a teenage technophile son or daughter, you could ask him or her to check over all the electronic equipment and run all the cords through an empty paper towel tube to prevent tangling. Getting the whole family involved is important – after all, the living room is a family area and since the whole family uses it, everyone should be participating in cleaning up. When a family area is clean and welcoming, it will encourage the family to keep the other areas clean as well.
The most difficult part is getting started in cutting back clutter but once you’ve taken that first step and involved your family, it becomes much easier. As stated before, don’t try to do everything in one day. It will take some time to get every room in your house in order but when you show a commitment to having a clean, inviting home, your family will follow suit almost unconsciously. But please do remember, it’s not about having a spotless, germ-free house, but it’s about creating a friendly, welcoming haven for you and your family to enjoy.