but again, find a system that works for you.
6. get everyone on board. you can't do it alone. while i like to do cleaning myself (because again, i'm crazy like that and want it done a specific way), my kids and husband can do their share of putting their things away. the kids are in charge of making sure the playroom is picked up every night before they go to bed, and after dinner i give them a dust pan and tell them to sweep under the table. they also know that they need to keep their rooms picked up.
i found this recipe in a better homes and gardens junior 