bathroom chores for kids
by age

The bathroom is one of the dirtiest - and most-frequented - rooms in the house. And cleaning it is one of the least enjoyable household chores.

The good news is, kids can do many of the bathroom chores, too. Once a child reaches a specific skill or age level, he can generally do the household chores for his age group and those for the age groups below.

Of course, some of these household chores need to be done each day, others once a week, and still others once a month or even less frequently. Use your best judgment for what gets done when.

This guide to age appropriate bathroom chores for kids can help get the essential cleaning and disinfecting done each week - with a little help from the little ones.

Bathroom Chores for Kids Ages 2 and Under:

• Put the toilet seat down and flush.

• Put dirty clothes in the hamper if the top is low enough.

• Help rinse out the tub.

• Hang up towel (on hook).

• Put tub toys in bins or drawers.

Kids can help with bathroom cleaning, with appropriate chores.

Chores for Kids Ages 3 to 5:

Previous bathroom chores, plus:

• Put tub toys in the proper nets or bins.

• Rinse out the sink after use.

Chores for Kids Ages 6 to 9:

Previous bathroom chores, plus:

• Rinse out the tub.

• Wipe up spills.

• Squeegee the shower.

• Hang up towel (on towel rack).

• Sweep or vacuum floor and damp-mop any spills.

• Wipe smudges from walls and door.

• Empty and wipe wastebasket clean, using disinfecting wipes.

• Wash inside and outside of cabinets.

Chores for Kids Ages 10 to 13:

Previous bathroom chores, plus:

• Disinfect countertops.

• Wipe chrome fixtures and mirrors clean.

• Clean the shower.

• Mop the floor.

• Clean windows.

• Clean window blinds.

• Put out fresh towels and soap.

• Disinfect light switches and doorknobs.
  

Chores for Teens: