How clean is your house with toddlers ?

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When you have toddler/s do you prioritize keeping the house clean or just accept food, drink, toys, Play-Doh, everything smeared and splattered everywhere?

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I try to clean up food and spills asap because I dont want ants and bugs but toys and other stuff get cleaned at the end of the day since they usually just end up the same afew minutes later. Cleaning is important but it isnt a priority to me but it just depends on what the mess is.

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My house is always “clean” but definitely not tidy. Having a tidy house is not what your children will remember. They’ll remember the wonderful memories you’re making together!

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We tidy up as we go. So it’s not too bad.

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We teach kids to clean up after themselves. You can look into Montessori cleaning supplies which might help you get started if you’re interested. As soon as baby can walk, they can clean up after themselves.

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never. it's never clean. my son thinks it's funny to dump his toy baskets as soon as it's all picked up. plus I have three dogs. i call it a successful day if i vacuum and do some dishes or laundry.

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I’ve realized that there has to be some degree of acceptance. But you just do the best you can.

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My house is clean except their room. I let them clean it night once they finish cleaning. I always let them pick their stuff up once they are done.

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I like a tidy house. There’s no way I could think with 4 children if things were scattered everywhere all the time. It’s honestly not safe in my position with 2 under 2 lol! They get into things soooooo fast so I have to have it in order and on lock down! Ughh I could just imagine them chowing down on play dough while I wasn’t looking Hahahaa.

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I feel like I'm always backlogged in cleaning... if i have it perfectly clean each night, it may stay ok if I'm cleaning all day too 😆 ... If I am tired, the house goes to hell for a day or more.. Or I end up cleaning but then neglecting my kids.  can't seem to win.

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I clean a little bit all day long so it’s not too much to do at the end of the day. My house definitely isn’t where I’d like it to be but it’s not too bad