How to help your teen organize and clean their bedroom

If you live with a teenager, then you know how difficult it can be for them to keep their room clean and tidy. Assuming most teens go through this phase of life, the tips I’m about to share with you have to help your teen clean and organize her room, and if he’s lucky enough, keep it that way in the future. .

Remember, your teen’s mind is filled with hundreds of thoughts and tidying up and tidying up their room is probably the last of them. Keeping their bedroom clean and fresh, while not at the top of their list of priorities, can help them get their lives on the right track. Therefore, in the following article, I will share with you some tips and ideas to restore your teenager’s room to its original state and create a space that he will fall in love with.

be a team

Before you begin, sit down with your teen and discuss exactly what needs to be done over the course of the cleanup. Many teens will take advantage of their parents’ help, so try not to sound too bossy. Point out the benefits of having a tidy room, and be sure to listen to their ideas, too. Remember, you have to respect their suggestions. Avoid dealing with the cleanup project on your own because some teens think that this act is an invasion of their privacy. So designate a time to do the cleaning together, but when you’re both relaxed and calm so you can have enough time to complete the job.

Step by Step

The step-by-step approach is not only very efficient, but it can also help create a cleaning routine for your teen to follow. Do one task at a time until you finish.

• Start by making the bed. He makes the space look more organized.
• Let in some sunshine by opening the curtains.
• Pick up everything on the floor, plus what’s hiding under the bed. If it’s a deep clean, make piles of the collected items, one for recyclables, one for souvenirs, etc.
• Remove clutter such as old magazines, papers, etc.
• Fold clean clothes and throw dirty clothes directly into the laundry basket. Get your teen into the habit of putting away their clothes the right way. Help them organize their wardrobe, getting rid of all those clothes that are worn, torn or that no longer fit well.
• Get rid of everything your teen no longer uses.
• If something is broken, fix it or replace it.
• Be sure to dust all surfaces.
• Sweep hardwood floors and vacuum rugs.
• Empty the garbage containers.

storage ideas

• Give your teen their own basket for the room.
• If the space is big enough, put a desk with a recycling bin under it.
• Use the space under the bed to store things too.
• Use shelves and hooks for various things, such as hats, bags, accessories, scarves, etc.
• Plastic boxes and containers are great for storing shoes, notebooks, scarves, etc.
• Bookshelves can keep books and magazines organized.
• A portable makeup cart is ideal for your teenage daughter’s makeup stash.

As you can see, it’s not that difficult to get your teens involved in the cleanup project, but you should always respect their ideas and their privacy. Soon enough, your son will be cleaning up on her own without needing your help anymore.