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Spring Cleaning with Kids

March 27, 2017 By Vicky 25 Comments

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Disclosure: I’m proud to be working with CVS Pharmacy to help spread the word about how to #BeGreater with #SensimistAtCVS. All opinions expressed are my own, and all product claims or program details shared should be verified at CVS.com or with the appropriate manufacturers.

They say many hands make light work and no where is that more evident than when it comes to cleaning. Unfortunately for me, the many hands in my house seem to disappear when I mention cleaning.  It is the time of year to get started on spring cleaning and the kids have no interest in helping me. I mean, I can’t really blame them for wanting to enjoy outdoor activities in the warmer weather, but I do need some help around here. Especially since I suffer from allergies and cleaning can kick up all sorts of irritants for me. But I’ve figured out some easy ways to do spring cleaning with the kids and keep my allergies in check. Remember, little hands can be a big help around the house – if you let them!

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Most people don’t like spring cleaning, but if you are an allergy sufferer then it can be more than just inconvenient. Dust and pet dander that have been laying dormant can be kicked up causing sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, runny nose and nasal congestion. Not ideal when you are trying to clean.

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If you have kids that don’t suffer from allergies, they can help with some of the more triggering chores. Typically during spring cleaning, you would open up all the windows and allow some fresh air in the house. However, if you suffer from allergies, keeping windows closed might be a better bet as it keeps pollen from coming in the house. If during your spring cleaning, your allergies do act up, simply grab some Flonase Sensimist at CVS and be greater than your allergies!

Spring Cleaning with Kids

Here are some simple tasks that kids can do to help with spring cleaning.

Vacuum

Believe or not, many kids find vacuuming fun. I know, it’s crazy. It must be the novelty or the noise. Either way, take advantage of this but allowing them to vacuum. If your child is on the younger side, start with a small space like an area rug. If you are an allergy sufferer, you’ll enjoy skipping this task.

Spring Cleaning with Kids

Fur Removal

If you have a pet, then you are familiar with pet hair ending up all over your house. If you have a cat like ours then pet hair and dander are inevitable.

Spring Cleaning with Kids

As part of the spring cleaning process, we focus on pet hair removal. Kids can be a big help here. Let kids use a lint roller to gather pet hair that accumulates on chairs and furniture.

Spring Cleaning with Kids

You might be shocked with the results. My daughter got all this fur off of one chair. So if you are coming to our house, it is now safe to sit in our chairs.

Spring Cleaning with Kids

Clean Trim

Okay, this part is very embarrassing for me to share, but just shows what an important spring cleaning task it can be. The trim, baseboard, and corners in our house were just a dusty mess. Since dust can irritate my allergies, I asked my daughter to help with this chore.

Cleaning these areas can be done by kids with a wet cloth or with some spray made from a 50-50 mix of water and vinegar.

Spring Cleaning with Kids

Spring Cleaning with Kids

Organize Closets

Spring is a great time to clear out closets. Kids can help by picking out winter clothes and shoes and moving them to a less accessible spot in the closet. Or they can package up out of season items for you to bring to the attic or basement.

Spring Cleaning with Kids

Toy Purge

I confess, while my kids are at school, I have been known to go through their toys and donate those that they longer use. Typically, they don’t even notice that their toys are missing. However, this means more work for me. I have decided to let them try their hand at paring down their own toys and deciding which ones they want to donate. They took into account the last time they had played with toy as well as how likely they were to play with the toy in the future. They then made a pile of the toys to discard and organized those that they wished to keep.

 Spring Cleaning with Kids

What are some of your favorite ways to do spring cleaning with kids? Comment below to share and tell me how you will #BeGreater with #SensimistAtCVS

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  1. Sapana V says

    March 27, 2017 at 11:05 am

    I think kids should be involved in small cleaning tasks. Cleaning is a good habit.

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  2. karen says

    March 27, 2017 at 3:15 pm

    Can your kids come to my house? haha.. Love the ideas you have and love your KITTY! Is she a ragdoll? Mine is and looks similar. We are always cleaning up kitty fur. Ugh… but so worth it because they are JUST too adorable!!!

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  3. Ana De- Jesus says

    March 27, 2017 at 4:59 pm

    I think it is important to get the kids involved with chores because it will teach them the basic skills that they need to function in adult life. I used to help a lot when I was younger as well x

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  4. Jenny says

    March 27, 2017 at 5:00 pm

    I am dreading spring cleaning. I love it’s once it’s over though and the house is clean and less cluttered. We definitely need a toy purge!

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  5. Jessi Joachim says

    March 27, 2017 at 7:48 pm

    WE are about to start out spring cleaning, and I plan on having my 4 year old help me… strangely enough she likes to wipe down baseboads lol

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  6. Janel says

    March 27, 2017 at 7:50 pm

    Can I borrow your cleaning crew to come to my house? I hate cleaning and I’m not very good at it .

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  7. Theresa says

    March 28, 2017 at 3:18 am

    I always get my kids to help clean. It’s good to teach them the value of pitching in to help our household.

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  8. Amanda Love says

    March 28, 2017 at 5:01 am

    I know that kids don’t really love the idea of cleaning but I make sure they join in especially since they can use those skills when they’re older and have their own home. These are great choices for chores, it’s something that the kids can easily do without hassle.

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  9. Brittany says

    March 28, 2017 at 6:43 am

    The kids and I are working hard on doing our own spring cleaning. The biggest thing I’ve found that works well is picking one deep cleaning task a week. Then it gets done and you feel accomplished.

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  10. Reesa Lewandowski says

    March 28, 2017 at 6:55 am

    We need to get down and dirty with the spring cleaning! I need to try Flo Nase!

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  11. Lydia says

    March 28, 2017 at 8:44 am

    I love that your kids are cleaning with you, start them early! I have to clean on all the furniture because of the massive fur from my lab!

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  12. Heather says

    March 28, 2017 at 2:10 pm

    This is a great list of suggestions for assistance at home with spring cleaning. I definitely need to get my entire family on board to help!

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  13. Leslie Hernandez says

    March 28, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    Holly cow!! I did part of my spring cleaning this past weekend and it was crazy and I am still not done because I have no help (No kids yet). Its cool to get kids involved in doing house shores and spring cleaning!

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  14. Blythe Alpern says

    March 28, 2017 at 2:44 pm

    This brings back so many memories of my mom doing a spring clean of our room. She used to dump all of our clothes on the floor and then go through every piece. It drove my sister and I insane but it got the job done.

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  15. Donah says

    March 28, 2017 at 4:18 pm

    It’s so great you’re getting your kids involved! I usually have my little guy vacuum up crumbs once in a while after eating. I hear you on the allergies, I hate dusting. It’s the worst 🙁 Sinus headache alert.

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  16. Kit Stanwood says

    March 28, 2017 at 6:17 pm

    This is great! I will def have to show my nephew how to vacuum when he is old enough! I didn’t realize kids could enjoy certain tasks

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  17. Rachel says

    March 29, 2017 at 11:51 am

    I really need to get my daughter involved in cleaning more this year,e specially spring cleaning. She is the best at making messes.

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  18. Aish Das-Padihari says

    March 30, 2017 at 8:18 am

    Spring cleaning with kids sounds so good. They get engaged too.

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  19. Eva / Kid Minds says

    March 30, 2017 at 10:38 am

    Most people underestimate how much kids can do. As long as it’s meaningful to kids and tackled as a team work, it will be fun and educational.

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  20. tasha says

    March 30, 2017 at 7:25 pm

    I really need to get the kids involved with spring cleaning. I just love Spring Cleaning,

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  21. Courteney Noonan says

    March 31, 2017 at 8:35 am

    It’s so good to get your kids into cleaning when they’re young! I always helped my mum around the house and now I love cleaning my own place. My brother, on the other hand, is a different story…

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  22. Lora says

    April 3, 2017 at 1:08 am

    In the pics, the kids are doing hard work. And your pet is so lazy kitty. 🙂

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  23. Emmerey Rose says

    April 20, 2017 at 7:24 am

    Great to see a happy family!:) Your kids are so cute, they are doing their best to help. By the way. what do you call that roller thing that removes fur? that is awesome! Thanks for sharing Vicky!

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    • Vicky says

      April 20, 2017 at 12:05 pm

      Thanks! It is called a lint roller and you can find it at most stores.

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      • Emmerey Rose says

        April 21, 2017 at 9:14 pm

        Thanks for responding Vicky! 🙂

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