You remember sleep. It’s that thing you did before having a baby. The baggy eyes and constant yawning may be annoying, but it’s worth it to have that little bundle of joy in your life. It can be difficult to safely clean the house with a newborn, but dust bunnies and thrown spaghetti aren’t going to clean themselves just because your future president doesn’t feel like taking a nap.
Safety First
Safe cleaning with newborns isn’t just keeping the chemicals out of reach. It’s about being mindful of a baby’s natural curiosity, being attentive to their needs while cleaning and making sure everything you use won’t harm or negatively impact the baby. It can be daunting for a new mom or dad adjusting to life with a baby and trying to keep the day-to-day chores of the home under control. Luckily, there are ways to keep baby safe and your house clean.
Baby Safe Cleaning Products
Babies are sensitive to smells and chemicals, which is why many baby safe products are made with “all natural” ingredients. While there are no federal guidelines for what makes a cleaning product safe for babies, they tend to be hypoallergenic and made with no fragrances, etc. Still, it’s best to keep cleaning supplies away from the child even if they are baby safe. Make sure to wipe every surface down after using the product to eliminate any residue. Here at IV Clean Team Inc., we use Better Life Products such as Whatever, Oak-YDokey and Simply Floored that are plant based and safe for pets and children.
Curiosity can be Dangerous
Babies are like vacuum cleaners with legs. A child may not be mobile yet, but anything within arm’s reach will end up in its mouth. Keep this in mind when you’re cleaning. It’s important to not only keep cleaning products away from baby, but also rags, sponges, etc. that you might be using. Also, anything that might be covered in solution should be cleaned off or removed. A spray bottle often hits more than just the main spray area, so be watchful.
Taking Care of Baby
Parents must keep a watchful eye on the baby when cleaning. It’s easy to let the baby sleep and keep the baby monitor on, but what if you’re running the vacuum cleaner? The papoose was the best invention ever for safe cleaning with baby. The baby is strapped to you, so you can vacuum and mop and still know if the baby is hungry, crying, etc. If you don’t like the papoose option, then think about getting a portable bassinet or stroller to put baby in while you clean. This way you can keep baby near and do the cleaning.
Don’t have time to clean with baby or just too exhausted? Call IV Clean Team Inc. and let us come and take care of the house for you. Visit here to get a free quote.
