How to Hype Up the Whole Family for Spring Cleaning

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When it comes to cleaning, there’s this weird relationship with it. The act of cleaning itself is so boring; sometimes, it can even be physically demanding (especially in those hard-to-reach places). But at the same time, when you’re done with cleaning, you feel like a champion; you feel like you’re on top of the world. Plus, usually, when something is outrageously filthy, it makes someone feel grossed out or uncomfortable anyway. 

Whether you enjoy the act of cleaning or not, for the average person, the feeling is mutual when it comes to dirty and clean places. But with that said, sometimes, a deep cleaning is needed. This deep cleaning is more than just removing residue from the dishwasher; it’s getting into those nooks and crannies, moving furniture, and, of course, decluttering.

Actually, spring is just around the corner, so it's the perfect time to do some spring cleaning! But you can’t expect to do all the spring cleaning yourself; you definitely need some help with it! So, with that said, your help needs to be your family, but how can you hype them up for the semi-busy schedule of cleaning up the house and their rooms? Well, here’s how to do it!

Get Professionals to Do the Challenging Stuff

It’s a good idea to remove some of the stress for both you and your family by getting some professionals to take care of certain things. For example, you don’t need to hire a maid or housekeeper for deep cleaning. You can if you want, but there are some areas that might be cleaned and might need help, such as opting for experienced window cleaners or even hiring someone to pressure wash your house and driveway. If these more challenging jobs have another party doing them, everyone will feel more at ease.  You can also outsource some tasks, such as vacuuming and mopping, to an amazing robot - my absolute favorite is the Narwal Freo (commission earning Amazon affiliate link).

​Make Sure the Tasks are Age-Appropriate

While it’s sometimes nice to see what your kids are capable of, you don’t want to throw too much at them too quickly. So, just like with regular chores, make sure they’re getting assigned things that they are capable of doing and can do safely. For example, younger children (such as those below the age of 10) can help with simple tasks like dusting, sorting toys, or wiping down surfaces, while older children and teenagers can take on more challenging tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, or organizing closets.

Make It Into a Game

This is something more for younger children because teens might not be too interested in this. It’s up to you how to do this really, but there are some ways to get younger children interested in spring cleaning. 

For example, you can create a scavenger hunt where family members search for misplaced items and return them to their proper places. Another thing you could try is to set a timer and challenge each other to see who can clean a room the fastest. Offering little rewards might help, too. But making this into a game is really one of the easiest ways to get younger children interested, thus making it fun and cute for the parents. ​