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household managment - who is prepared to give me lessons?

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lisalisa · 16/01/2006 22:48

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QE2 · 16/01/2006 22:58

I also have 5 kids and a dh, all of whom can make mess for England!

One trick I have learnt is to focus on one or two specific areas which you want to stay looking nice. ie kitchen and lounge so whenever anyone comes round the illusion is that everyhwere is spick and span.

I concentrate on keeping the kitchen surfaces clear, the sink sparkling and the floor swept and mopped. Then I make sure the lounge is free of clutter and swpet and the suite wiped over. I don't worry too much about toys being put away until the little ones go for their nap, then I have a tidy round - same again at bedtime. I always have one last 5 minute clear up before I go to bed so all is clear when I come down in the morning.

You seem to have it well sussed with the kids tidying up after themselves - maybe enlist their help as well for half an hour every few days - stick some loud music on and all of you whizz through the house cleaning and clearing as you go. Reward this with a small treat to make it worth their while!

I don't tend to have a routine really, just do what needs doing as I see it but concentrating on the kitchen, lounge (oh and toilets) seems to keep on top of things!

mummytosteven · 17/01/2006 09:02

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Bozza · 17/01/2006 09:27

lisalisa I think it will be difficult to get much of a housework routine going until your baby is a bit older and a bit more regular with naps. I think for the next 2-3 months you will have to muddle through.

I am in an entirely different position to you - I have only two children (4 and 1), no help other than Asda delivery and DH, and I work 3 days.

I think I would aim to get everything tidy before the cleaner arrives then she can just concentrate on cleaning without having to move things etc. And then try and maintain it.

LoveMyGirls · 17/01/2006 11:16

i read on here once that it helps if you never leave a room empty handed i have been doing this lately and it does help also i make sure i clear the dinner things away straight after dinner as when i sit down i dont get back up lol. also make sure everything that belongs to the kids goes up stairs with them when they go to bed. do the kids homework as soon as they get in as they will do it quicker as they are still in school mode and not too tired.
Get dp/dh to take all of the kids out for a few hours on a saturday so you can clean or get paperwork done or even a couple of hours sleep i know thats what i need most at the min and i've only got 2 kids one of which is 15 weeks
good luck to you i dont envy you. tbh i wouldnt worry about the state of the house too much with 5 kids its not going to be immaculate. i was one of 5 and as long as we were all fed with clean clothes then it was ok

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