Bedroom Kids Chores By Age

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This guide to bedroom kids chores by age can help keep cleaning expectations for children realistic. Keep in mind that these age recommendations are just that, recommendations. 

Your tidy 11-year-old who has been cleaning his room since age two can tackle some of the chores listed for teenagers if safety isn't an issue. 

Conversely, if you've been your 13-year-old's maid since birth, you might have to start her off with the chores recommended for younger children.

Once a child reaches a certain age or skill level, he can generally do the bedroom kids' chores for his age and age groups below.

Bedroom Kids Chores By Age For 2 And Under:

  • Put toys and other items in bins or drawers.
  • Put dirty clothes in hamper if the top is low enough.

Ages 3 to 5:

  • Previous chores, plus:
  • Take clean, folded clothes to his or her room.
  • Pull comforter over bed.
  • Dust low furniture.
  • Wash or spot-clean baseboards.

Ages 6 to 9:

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  • Previous chores, plus:
  • Make the bed.
  • Shake area rugs, depending on size.
  • Vacuum, with help depending on the machine's height and weight.
  • Empty and wipe wastebaskets clean, using disinfecting wipes.
  • Dust low furniture and shelves.
  • Wipe smudges from walls and doors.

Ages 10 to 13:

  • Previous chores, plus:
  • Change linens.
  • Clean closet.
  • Disinfect light switches and doorknobs.

Ages 14 to 17:

  • Previous chores, plus:
  • Organize closets.
  • Turn mattresses.
  • Vacuum drapes.
  • Dust and vacuum corners and crevices from high point to low.


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