Mom2Mom-Got 10 Minutes? Let’s Get Cleaning!

We’re busy mamas. Sometimes all we can muster together is 10 minutes. Here are a few tips for making that, seemingly tiny, piece of time make a difference in getting something done. Just imagine what can get done if you can carve out 10 minutes 2 or 3 times each day!

* Set an alarm for 10 minutes and have the kids race to see who can get the most picked up before the timer goes off. This may seem like trickery and older kids are sure to catch on, so I suggest making sure you’re in on the race too. And if they only go for it once, at least you had that ONE time

*Gather up non-dish, washables such as; vases, stove-top burners, your dish sponges (I recommend throwing them in a few times a week), glass or plastic candle-sticks and the kids’ small, plastic toys (place in a mesh bag) and run them through the dishwasher.

*Keep those beloved, stuffed animals dust-free by tossing them into the dryer with a dryer sheet on the the “fluff” or “touch-up” cycle.

*Choose one room, set the timer for 10 minutes and get as much as you can done in ONLY that room. You’ll be amazed at how much can actually get done in that concentrated bit of time!

*Grab baby wipes (or disinfecting wipes if you have them on hand) and walk through the house wiping those hard surfaces as you go.

*Spend just 10 minutes cleaning the mirrors and windows. Sparkling glass goes a long way in making the house feel clean.

*Walk through the house with a Mr. Clean Eraser (a store brand will also do). Nothing’s better at getting the deep-set grime from appliance handles or scuff marks from floors and walls (yes, kids scuff walls!).

*Clean the kitchen. For some reason, nothing makes the house feel cleaner than a clean kitchen. In 10 minutes, you will be able to wipe down counters, load the dishwasher, clean the glass on the microwave and stove and sweep the floor. Voila!

A 10 minute tidy can actually make a huge difference and will leave you feeling accomplished! Don’t be afraid to mandate 10 minute tidies to each of the members of your family. Imagine what can get done if everyone takes just 10 minutes to focus on keeping the home a cleaner and more organized place!

Got 10 minute cleaning tips that you use? Share them! It’s not Mom2Mom if we’re not sharing what we know works!

~Mom2Mom tips are brought to you by the cleaning professionals at Delight Cleaning (check out their facebook page for more cleaning tips) and Mommy of Many (a professional mom)~

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