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Housecleaning Tricks Every Parent Needs to Know

Tuesday, April 24, 2018 - 1:00pm
Dawn Scothern / newsletters

Housecleaning Tips for Parents

Put your kiddos to work!  Giving your kids chores helps them become more independent AND builds their confidence!  This is a genius chore chart idea submitted to us by reader, Stephanie.  Make the list from a file folder.  Use Velcro dots to fold the chores up when they are done. 

Kids running through the house means that scuff marks on your hardwood floors are inevitable. Remove scuffs with a tennis ball to get them looking like new again.

Have you ever left your water bottle (or your kid’s water bottle) in a hot car or forgot about one for days? Mold forms quickly! Here’s the trick to removing mold from a water bottle so you don’t have to throw it out.

Don’t use harsh chemicals with your kids – usually, baking soda and vinegar is all you need to do the trick!  And it is safe enough for your kids to use too!

Let’s face it, kids have accidents once in a while. Knowing how to remove the pee stains (and smell) from a mattress is a skill that every parent should have in their arsenal!

This mom of boys uses her grandma’s all-purpose cleaner to get that stinky smell out of the bathroom. If you have boys, you know exactly what I mean.

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