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bathroom chores for kids by age

The bathroom, by its very nature - is one of the dirtiest rooms in the house. 

The good news is, kids can do many of the necessary weekly bathroom chores to keep this busy place clean and sanitary. (They do help muck it up, after all.)

Once a child reaches a specific skill or age level, he can generally do the bathroom chores for his age group, and those for the age groups below.

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.

Once a child reaches a specific skill or age level, he can generally do the bathroom chores for his age group, and those for the age groups below.

• Hang up towel (on hook).

• Put tub toys in bins or drawers.

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: