Top Tips of 2020 to Help Keep Your Teenager's Room Clean!
Is it even possible for a teenager to keep their room clean without an all out war? Yes, I believe that it is! It requires some before -hand organization and the time spent is well worth it. Based on my own experience, I have shared some of my all time favorite tips for a happy, well-organized teenage space.
Tip #1 I can't stress enough the importance of this first step! Purge clothing that doesn't fit or isn't worn. The number one cause for a messy room is not getting rid of things that don't fit or that we no longer use.
Tip #2 Keep a file for papers, coupons, gift cards, notebooks, address books, schedules, and school papers.
Tip #3 Keep a to do bin. This is a tub or bin that misc items can be tossed in until there is time to put them away. This keeps things from piling up making their room look messy. This bin could be a plastic or wicker bin of some sort. Whatever matches the decor of the room.
Tip #4 Use wall hooks to keep clothes, coats, robes, ect off of the bed and floor.
Tip #5 Keep a waste basket handy in the bedroom. The best place may be next to a desk or in the bathroom. Don't rule out the idea of having more than one if that helps to keeps things more orderly.
Tip #5 Keep a shoe rack or bin of some sort in the closet and insist that all shoes belong in their home place.
Tip #6 Use bins within drawers to group like items. Example: pencils, paperclips, make up electronics and their cords. I have included a link to my favorite bins that are washable and come in assorted sizes so that they fit nicely in any drawer Best organizational bins.
Tip #7 Everything should have a place! Books should have a shelf, pencils should have a holder, makeup should have a drawer or bag, sports equipment should have a bin, and last but not least, electronics should have a drawer or bin.
Tip #8 Make a specific day that all trashes and to-do bins should be empty and clean.
Tip #9 Get some storage bins that fit under the bed. This is the place to keep things that just can't be parted with but that don't get much use. Eventually, these things usually get chosen for the purge pile the next time they have a cleaning day.
Tip #10 I thought this sounded crazy the first time that I heard it but it really works! If making the bed isn't an option some mornings, provide a cozy blanket that can be used on top of the spread. This blanket can be folded up or tossed in a bin in the closet and there you have a made up bed! Don't tell but I have actually done this myself a few times.
I hope these tips bring a sense of organization and peace to your home. By spending a small amount of time helping your teens get some things in place to help keep things tidy, we can reduce future stress and focus on things that really matter!
Inspiring the well-lived home,
Julie Atkins
Milkweed Farms