Cleaning the children's room

Cleaning the children's room

Decluttering your living environment and a minimalist approach are the main current trends. They consist of getting rid of things you no longer use. Chances are, children's rooms are overflowing with things they no longer need. How about we start the inventory?

When you decide to clear the clutter, involve your children. Ask them to sort their possessions and classify them into three piles: what to keep, what to give and what to throw away.

Essential items in a well-ordered room:

  • Under-bed storage solutions: Bed bases that have drawers or can accommodate bins or boxes are an excellent solution to maximize storage space. They are useful to set aside off-season clothing, toys, books and souvenirs as well.
  • Wicker or metal basket: Using baskets in a child's room is a simple way to group similar objects. A basket can be used for toys, another for books, a third one for stuffed animals. Your children’s favourite objects are within reach and can easily be picked up and stored later.

Items to be disposed of:

  • The books they don't read anymore: Your children will always have favourite stories that are part of their bedtime ritual. However, chances are they will no longer be interested in the books you read to them when they were younger. Ask them to sort out and put aside the books they don't want to keep anymore. You can donate them to your local library or charity.
  • Clothes that no longer fit: Children grow up quickly and their clothes become too small. To clear their rooms, clean their clothes regularly. Give those who no longer fit them to a charity or second-hand store. Discard anything that is stained or too worn.
  • Toys they no longer use: Donate the toys to a local charity or to a friend or family member with young children.

Reorganize, throw away, give: these are the golden rules for tidying up children's rooms. By involving them, the project will go much more smoothly! Let yourself be tempted by the experience.

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