With school back in session, managing everyone’s schedules and maintaining a clean house may seem overwhelming. Fortunately, keeping your home tidy and sanitary doesn’t need to involve weekends of scrubbing and dusting. Here are a few house cleaning tasks to do every day to keep everything under control.

How to Keep Your House Clean During Back-to-School Time

1. Organize the Entryway

When the kids get back from school, is there a pile of backpacks and jackets and shoes by the front of the door? To prevent this, create an organization station where kids can easily stash their belongings. Include hooks for bags and coats and labeled bins for everything else.

2. Establish a Homework Area

Creating a designated space for homework and school projects will contain the clutter and prevent important assignments from getting lost. Organize pens, pencils, and markers in bins, and give each child a designated space for their papers and crafts. When homework is done, put everything away, so you can wipe the surface for the next day.

3. Tidy Before Bed

Spend 10 to 15 minutes picking up every night. Straighten living areas, address the day’s accumulated clutter, sweep or vacuum, and wash the dishes. Spending a few minutes on house cleaning each day keeps the mess manageable.

4. Purge Often

Get rid of what you don’t need regularly. As you’re tidying, toss items that are broken or missing pieces, paper that you don't need, and object that have outlived their usefulness. You can also plan a large-scale purge of clothes and household items once or twice a year.

If your family’s busy back-to-school schedule is making the home cluttered, turn to A Affordable Cleaning By Diane’s Service in Anchorage, AK. She’ll perform a thorough house cleaning so that you can focus on managing the family and keeping everyone on their schedules. Get more information about her services online, or call (907) 301-3329 to request a free quote.