This week’s task for Saturday in the Weekly Household Planner:
Straighten car interior (trash, vacuum)
I don’t know about you, but I can be in a much happier mood doing carpool when my car is clean! It is often hard to keep up with this task, but when you have a regular schedule for picking up inside the car, it will be much easier to maintain.
This task is perfect for younger kids – remember that word delegate? Even 4 year old can go out in the car and help find trash and items that do not belong in the car. Give them a small bag and even have a contest to see how much they can find. Then grab the vacuum and do a quick once over. I also take a damp rag and wipe down the dashboard and clean my steering wheel off – it is amazing how dirty it gets!
Go one step further and pick up a few air fresheners so you can have them on hand to replace as you tidy up your vehicles. Getting all your senses involved is a good thing, clean car + fresh scent = happy carpooling mama!
For some other tips on keeping your car in “user friendly” condition, you’ll want to read: Tips for the Mom Chauffeur.
