living room chores for kids
by age

You've probably figured out that your living room is the largest area of your home. There's so much to clean!

The good news is that your kids will be able to help with just about all of it. Your living room and living areas will be spotless in a jiffy once you enlist your kids' help.

Here's a guide to which living room chores kids can do at what ages. Once a child reaches an age level, he can generally do the living room chores for his age group and those for the age groups below.

Living Room Chores for Kids Age 2 and Under:

• Put toys in bins or drawers

• Help pick up stray books and magazines

• Turn off the TV if button is within reach.

Ages 3 to 5:

• Previous chores, plus:

• Put away toys and games and all their pieces in the proper boxes or bins

• Return books to bookshelves

• Sponge down the play table

• Dust low furniture

• Wash or spot-clean baseboards

Ages 6 to 9:

Ages 10 to 13:

• Previous chores, plus:

• Clean telephones, computer and TV screens, video-game controllers, and remote controls

• Vacuum floors and carpets
  

• Disinfect light switches and doorknobs

• Vacuum furniture

• Wipe leather furniture clean with a soft cloth

• Clean windows

• Clean window blinds

• Wash washable curtains.
  

Ages 14 to 17:

• Previous chores, plus:

• Dust the ceiling fan

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