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Messy bedrooms - how do you manage this?

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swizzlestix · 22/05/2021 06:41

My 13 year old daughter takes real pride in her appearance ( despite needing daily reminders to brush teeth!) but her bedroom
is an absolute disgrace which is a real trigger for me. As well as the usual clothes and wet towels on floor for days, I noticed chewing gum stuck to a couple of places which I have said is unacceptable. She has a bin, storage etc
Any tips would be welcome

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HelenHywater · 22/05/2021 22:47

I also ignore their rooms. Shut the door. Every so often make them bring towels down and wash them. they're pretty good with mugs etc.

They generally tidy when it becomes really gross.

We have a cleaning rota for the rest of the house and fairly stringent rules and they all do brilliantly there.

BG2015 · 23/05/2021 16:01

I insist on dirty washing/bedding /towels put into the basket. I might go and collect a few mugs (only because I need them to fill the dishwasher) other than that I shut the door.

He has started putting a wash in himself.

He has his own en-suite which is disgusting - his bathroom and bedroom needs a complete overhaul but I've told him I'm not spending money on a new bathroom, bed, furniture etc until he can show an attempt at tidiness/cleanliness.

RoseMartha · 23/05/2021 16:07

I usually close the door on it. Currently they have about a weeks worth of socks on the floor and a couple of hoodies. Pens and make up strewn on all surfaces. Also pile of clean laundry on the cupboard they need to put away.

Go in once a week and hoover. Change sheets etc and leave them to do the rest.

memberofthewedding · 23/05/2021 16:58

Im a great believer in closing the door on the mess. When they run out of clothes they will learn about how to use the washer.

ceilingsand · 23/05/2021 17:10

I ignore it too, BUT I have a exception, which is anything of mine (including the house itself) which is damaged. I worked to pay for this house and I'm not having it trashed. Other than that, they can make all the mess they want, on one side of the door. Belongings such as duvet covers I don't care about.

swizzlestix · 28/05/2021 06:22

Hearing everyone's opinions has been really helpful thank you 😊 it's def a trigger for me !

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