This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Green Works. All opinions are 100% mine.
I love teaching my kids responsibility and showing them what it means to be part of a family. Every family member needs to pitch in so that the household can function. It isn’t always easy teaching them but these DIY kids cleaning kits are a huge help!
Teaching kids to help clean the house can be a tricky task. As parents, we often feel the need to teach responsibility, while also feeling the desire to “do it right”. These kids cleaning kits allow kids to experience cleaning each room of the house and the free printable cleaning checklist gives them the guidance they need. Don’t forget to check out my list of favorite natural cleaning products that are made with plant based ingredients (and thus safe for kids to use!). I recommend these cleaning kits be delegated to older kids, with younger siblings helping out with easier things (like dusting, picking up laundry and toys, etc).
Start out by printing off my FREE printable cleaning checklist for each room. You can choose to print the pre-filled in checklist or print a blank checklist so you can personalize it to your own needs for your home. I recommend printing these on heavier index paper/cardstock for durability.
Once you have printed the cleaning checklist out, punch out holes in the top and attach each cleaning checklist to each room’s designated basket using twine. I created a basket for each room and this way the kids can each grab one and go do their chores.
You’ll want to fill each basket with the appropriate cleaning supplies for each room’s duties. I LOVE Green Works products because they are all 95% to 99% naturally derived. That means all the active cleaning ingredients in Green Works products are derived from mother nature, such as filtered water, plant-based cleaning agents, essential oils, corn-based ethanol and wood-based fibers. As a mom that makes me feel much better about what kind of chemicals might be lurking on things in our home as well as making it safe for my older kids to pitch in and help clean.
In my kitchen basket I included wash cloths, a dish scrubber, Green Works dishwashing liquid and Green Works multi-surface cleaner. I especially love knowing that my counters are getting clean without the use of chemicals near our food!
I found these nice utility bins in the storage section at Target and they work perfect for my kids cleaning kits. They hold everything inside and even come with a lid for when they aren’t in use. I stack them up and have them all ready to hand out on cleaning day.
While you are at Target you can also stock up on all of my favorite Green Works products that I have recommended.
In my bathroom kit I have included Green Works compostable cleaning wipes, Green Works bathroom cleaner, paper towels, rags and Green Works toilet bowl cleaner.
By the age of 8 or 9 the kids should be able to start helping with the laundry. If you don’t trust them with their clothes yet then start them out washing towels and sheets. We love the Green Works laundry detergent! I also keep Green Works compostable cleaning wipes in our laundry room kit so they can wipe down the tops of the washer and dryer as they tend to get all full of lint. Make sure you teach them to always empty the lint trap too in order to prevent fires!
I have more printable cleaning checklists included in the free printable so you’ll have a kit for the kitchen, bathroom, laundry, entryway, bedrooms and living room.
Free Printable Cleaning Checklist:
My Favorite Kid-Friendly/Pet Safe Natural Cleaning Products:
- Green Works all purpose cleaner
- Green Works dishwashing liquid
- Microfiber cloths for dusting
- Green Works bathroom cleaner
- Green Works toilet bowl cleaner
- Green Works compostable cleaning wipes
- Green Works laundry detergent
This is a wonderful idea! I love that it teaches great skills and I know the Green Works products would be safe around my kiddos.
These cleaning kits are great! It’s nice to have the cleaning tools and products with their checklist so they can easily get their chores done.
My toddlers would be all over their own cleaning kit! The printable is perfect too – thank you!
Oh love the printable sheets and how it came out. Kids love lists and checking things off. 🙂
Yes they do. It gives them a great sense of accomplishment to be able to check things off a list.
What an amazing idea and tips, this is really pretty amazing. My wife should try it too.
Or you could try it, since men also have the ability to clean.
These printable cards are awesome 🙂 I will definitely give them a shot. Green work products seems to make difference in the cleaning process, I will read more about them. Thanks for the article!
I love using the multi purpose cleaner. It has a great smell.
My toddler loves cleaning, especially using the squeegee to clean the mirror. The kits are a great idea!
Such a great idea!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for linking to the #homemattersparty
My friend swears by this brand. Always suggesting I try it. After reading this I just might.
these look like awesome products
The blank printable is not completely blank — just thought you should know. It’s a great idea and so pretty (how often do you say that about cleaning supplies? Thank you for sharing!
Oh no, you’re right. Thanks for pointing it out.
It is a nice idea to involve the kids in the cleaning activities, even if it is little. It will definitely instill the habit of tidiness in them. Moreover, I advocate having cleaning supplies where they are needed, and that is where these cleaning supply list come in. One can go beside the bathroom and the other stays in the kitchen. Thanks for the idea Sarah…
I get that it is a sponsored post, but their products are far from non-toxic 🙁
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I tried to enter my email to subscribe so I could print the chore list cards but it is not responding when I hit the subscribe button.
Oh wow, sorry to hear that Sybil! I’ll look into this now and in the meantime I’ll send those over to your email that is in your profile here. Thanks for your note!