I’m a busy mom struggling to keep our house clean. With three kids, two big drooling dogs, and a hectic schedule, it feels impossible. I clean daily, use a robot vacuum, and mop weekly. My husband helps with cooking and dishes. The kids do chores too. But it’s always messy!
The floor gets dirty fast from the dogs. Counters are cluttered. Walls have dog slobber. I try to balance cleaning with family time and hobbies.
For those with perpetually clean homes, what’s your secret? Do you clean non-stop? How do you manage it all? I’m desperate for tips to keep our home tidy most of the time. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
I remember the struggle. At our house, we set up small cleaning stations in different rooms so everyone could grab a cloth or vacuum quickly. For our dogs, placing washable mats by the doors helped catch dirt and drool before it spread. One method that really improved our routine was a daily 10-minute tidy-up. We set a timer, and everyone raced to put things away. Over time, the kids began to enjoy the short burst of cleaning, and it made a noticeable difference around the house.
I learned that a home will always have some mess, which is completely normal. Instead of trying to keep every corner spotless, we chose to focus on the most-used areas. Finding a balance and accepting a little chaos helped us all stay sane
I’ve found that making chores into a game can work wonders. We have a ‘beat the clock’ challenge where we set a timer for 10 minutes and see how much we can tidy up. My kid gets really into it, trying to beat their previous record.
For the dogs, we keep a basket of old towels by the door. It’s become a habit to give them a quick wipe when they come in. Not perfect, but it helps.
Clutter is still an ongoing battle. We’re experimenting with a ‘one in, one out’ rule for toys and clothes. It’s a work in progress, but it’s slowly helping to keep things under control.
I’ve been trying to figure this out too! My house isn’t spotless, but I’ve found a few things that help. We do a quick tidy before bedtime. My 5-year-old puts away toys while I wipe surfaces. It’s not perfect, but it keeps things manageable.
For the dogs, we keep old towels by the door to wipe paws. My kid thinks it’s fun to help with this. We’re still working on consistency though.
I’m curious how others handle the clutter that seems to appear out of nowhere. Do you have any tricks for keeping counters clear? I feel like I’m always shuffling stuff around.
In our house, we’ve found that having a routine helps a lot. We do a quick 5-minute tidy-up before breakfast and another before dinner. The kids join in, and it’s become a habit.
For the dogs, we keep old towels near the door to wipe their paws. My older one likes to help with this task. It’s not perfect, but it cuts down on the dirt they bring in.
Clutter is still a challenge. We use bins in each room for quick cleanup. When they’re full, we sort through them together.
It’s not always perfect, but these small habits have made a big difference. Our house isn’t spotless, but it feels more manageable now. Remember, a lived-in home will always have some mess - that’s just part of family life!
