Spring Cleaning With Kids: Fun Ways to Get the Whole Family Involved

Making Cleaning a Fun Family Activity

Instead of tackling spring cleaning solo, turn it into a team effort with the whole family. Getting kids involved teaches responsibility, builds teamwork, and makes tidying up feel like a game instead of a chore. Our guide has easy DIY natural cleaners, playful activities, and a FREE Spring Cleaning Bingo printable to keep everyone engaged and excited. Ready to make spring cleaning a breeze?

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1. Set the Stage for Fun Cleaning

Play upbeat music and turn cleaning into a dance party.
Use a timer for “speed cleaning challenges.”
Let kids choose their cleaning tools (colorful sponges, kid-sized spray bottles).
Offer rewards or a fun break (movie night, special treat) once tasks are complete.

2. DIY Natural Cleaning Products for Kids to Make

Simple, safe, and chemical-free recipes kids will love mixing up!

🍋 Lemon & Baking Soda Scrub

½ cup baking soda
Juice of 1 lemon
Mix together for a fresh-smelling scrub for sinks and tubs.

🌿 Kid-Safe All-Purpose Spray

1 cup water
½ cup white vinegar
10 drops essential oil (lavender, orange, or lemon)
Let kids shake and spray (great for wiping down tables & counters).

🛁 Fizzy Toilet Bombs

1 cup baking soda
¼ cup citric acid
10 drops essential oil
Mold into small balls and let dry overnight—drop one in the toilet for a fizzy clean-up.

3. Make Cleaning a Game: Spring Cleaning Bingo!

Create a fun checklist with different cleaning tasks kids can complete.
Tasks can be easy, age-appropriate, and rewarding (e.g., “dust a bookshelf,” “pick up 10 toys,” “wipe a doorknob”).
Offer a small prize for completing a row or full board.

4. Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids

Toddlers (2-4 years old): Pick up toys, wipe spills with a cloth, dust with a sock.
Preschoolers (4-6 years old): Spray and wipe surfaces, match socks, help water plants.
School-age kids (7-10 years old): Sweep, vacuum small areas, organize bookshelves.
Preteens & Teens: Mop, load the dishwasher, fold laundry, clean windows.

5. Celebrate a Job Well Done!

Wrap up your spring cleaning day with a little family fun! After all that hard work, celebrate with a cozy living room picnic, a trip to your favorite park, or an ice cream night (because every great cleanup deserves a sweet treat!). Want to keep the excitement going? Create a reward jar filled with fun surprises and let the kids pull a special activity as a well-earned reward. Cleaning together, and celebrating together… Now that’s what makes a better life!

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