Dd1 is an extremely messy child. She leaves a trail of mess, to the extent that she has to be reminded to close drawers and cupboard doors. She manages to trash her room within a day or two by leaving drawing stuff and dirty clothes all over the place, and filling her bed with books.
It's been a source of irritation for some time but I've kind of just put up with it - it's her room and her mess.
However - she has suffered with chronic rhinitis and now also asthma for a couple of years now. She's had a lot of allergy tests done and has been diagnosed with hayfever and a severe house dustmite allergy. I had suspected as much and have done all the usual stuff such as removing curtains, getting new bedding etc. but really, I should be able to vacuum her room every day and damp dust twice a week. At present it's just not possible, unless I spend 20-30 mintues tidying up her crap. We've spoken about this a zillion times, she doesn't get pocket money if her room is messy (so she chooses to go without!) but tbh I can't think of any bloody way of getting her to keep her room tidy anymore.
I should have done it today but I just get too pissed off with it all. She can't even manage to chuck her dirty laundry just outside her door instead of all over the floor. I impose sanctions such as no friends over if her room's a mess, and she'd still rather put up with that than tidy up. I need to get a grip on it - it's so detrimental to her health. Please give me some ideas!