How Often Should Your Parent Complete These Household Chores?

Your mom and dad have a harder time keeping up with housework. You’ve noticed some cleaning tasks are not getting done when you’re not there.

How often should different chores get completed?

Elder Care in Boynton Beach FL: Senior Household Chores

Here’s a look at what the experts say…

-Kitchen Tasks-

-Counters and sinks should be rinsed and wiped clean each day. White vinegar is a pet-safe and food-safe cleaning agent. Dishes should also be put away each day. One a week, the floor should be mopped. Once a month, someone should go through your mom and dad’s fridge and cupboards to check for spoiled or outdated foods. Once a year, the fridge and freezer should get emptied, wiped down, and reorganized.

-Bedroom Tasks-

-Experts at Molly Maid say that sheets need to be washed once a week. This prevents the build-up of dead skin cells and dust mites in pillows and mattresses. Once a year, a mattress should be sprinkled with baking soda and then vacuumed clean. If your parent uses a mattress pad, that should be washed with the sheets.

-While the wash load is going, some people put their pillows out in the fresh air and sun to let UV rays kill some bacteria. If your parents’ pillows are machine washable, that should be done every few months. Vacuuming carpet in a bedroom is also a weekly task.

-Living Room Tasks-

-Living rooms don’t usually need a lot of cleaning. Dusting once a week is good. Vacuuming carpets or sweeping floors depends on the amount of foot traffic and if your mom and dad have pets. If dogs and cats use the living room, pet hair should be vacuumed or swept at least every other day.

-Windows need cleaning every month. Items should be put away daily to keep the room from becoming cluttered. If there’s a fireplace, it should be professionally cleaned each year.

-Bathroom Tasks-

-Every day, the shower or tub walls should be sprayed down to remove soap scum. Floors should be swept daily to remove hair. Sinks and counters need daily cleaning, while the toilet should be okay being cleaned every other day or once a week depending on how often it’s used.

-Keeping up with that is hard when you’re young and have stamina. When you’re dealing with arthritis and other common issues elderly face, daily housekeeping is exhausting. Use elder care service to make sure your parents’ house is clean. Caregivers tackle laundry, linens, and other household chores. Call an elder care agency to learn more.

If you or an aging loved one is considering hiring elder care in Boynton Beach, FL, please call the caring staff at Alongside Home Health.  Providing senior care in Palm Beach County and surrounding cities. Call for Assistance: (800) 712-4266

Sources:
https://www.mollymaid.com/cleaning-institute.aspx

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Michelle Hankla, Patient Care Coordinator and Community Liaison

Patient Care Coordinator and Community Liaison at Alongside Home Health

Michelle has spent many years in a customer focused setting in a variety of community organizations. She has worked with seniors for many years particularly those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. As part of the Alongside team, she works closely with our client service team to ensure client satisfaction. She visits healthcare facilities, clients and their families to ensure that top notch care is being provided to their satisfaction. She is the interface between our caregivers, clients, and our organization that keeps everything operating smoothly. She has resided in Palm Beach county for many years and has two children.

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