Organization is always a good idea to get any routine going. Do you have a mudroom or equivalent entrance to your home? Make sure your whole family is on board and understands what kind of system you’d like to maintain. In our home, we like to make a cubby system near the entrance so the kids can grab what they need while going out the door. If you don’t have such a space in your home, you can always establish this in your garage. In fact, this is ideal if you have older kids who are in sports because all that sports gear can get smelly. Another way is to consider a shoe rack in the garage, laundry room or even the front door area. It’s a great place for backpacks, homework and other things.

Pro tip: Kids equal tons of laundry! If you have multiple members in your family, try doing laundry separately for each person. That way, you’re not spending hours sorting through what is who’s! As always, make sure you schedule your reoccurring clean depending on your family’s needs. At Green Tech, we suggest asking your cleaning technician what they feel your home needs and how often. Until then, light a fragrant candle and enjoy the calm that comes with back to school!