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The Ultimate Household Chores List (and Free Printable Template!)

Created On: September 28   |   Updated: September 28   |   1 Comment

This household chores list can help you stay on top of your cleaning and better plan your days! Grab the free printable list of chores now and learn how to put it to good use!

If you ask any busy Momma out there, she’d probably say that the number one biggest contributor of stress in her life is keeping up with the cleaning.

When you single-handedly clean an entire house that four or more people live in (including two preteen daughters that drop their shoes literal inches in front of the shoe rack but not on the rack), it’s rough.

I get it. And I despise cleaning, too. Especially when I feel like the house is just going to be dirty again in two days. Definitely seems like a waste of time.

But one of the things that I find to be part of that time not-so-well spent is the hassle of figuring out what to clean first or what needs to be done in each room… but that’s where a Household Chores Checklist can help!

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Why You Need a Household Chores List

You may be wondering how a list of household chores can help you? Like you need another list , right?!

But actually having a printed checklist of chores has a number of benefits like these:

• A household chore list helps you plan your time. I find it easiest to plan my productive time when I have a complete list of all of the things that I need to get done (cleaning or otherwise). And I use that list to set my intentions for each day.
• Use your list of chores to quickly assign tasks to your family. You can easily pick off a chore from the list and delegate to your kids when you need some help around the house.
• Having a printed chore list means you have one less thing to remember. Much like a brain dump can help you get all of your to-do’s and important things to remember out of your head and on to paper, a chores list can help you not forget things that you need to get done around the house.

How to Use a Household Chores List

It’s one thing to have a cute and colorful list of household chores hanging on your fridge… But it’s another thing to actually put it to good use to help you stay on top of your home cleaning and upkeep.

Here are some ideas for how to use the printable list of chores that I’ve got for you at the end of this post:

Laminate the list of household chores to hang on your fridge.

This is my favorite way to use the printable chores list down below. Having my list of chores hanging front and center on the fridge is a great way to keep your daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning jobs top of mind… every time you open the fridge you’ll be reminded to complete your chores for the day.

Just laminate the printable list of chores ( this is the laminator that I have and LOVE !) and use a dry erase marker to check things off the list as you complete them. Doesn’t get much easier than that!

Print one copy of the chores list for each week.

If you don’t have a laminator or if you prefer having a fresh chore list for each week, you can also print off multiple copies of the printable cleaning list. Then, you can hang the list on a clipboard in your family command center or on the fridge. Just use a pen to mark out the jobs that are done, and get a fresh household chores list at the beginning of the following week.

Add the printable household chores checklist to your planner.

If you like to organize your whole life with a paper planner, then why not include your chores list in there also? You can add specific chores to different days of the week in your weekly planner to help keep up with your cleaning list.

Or, just print out the giant list of chores at the end of this post and add it to your planner as is for when you have some extra time and feel like being productive.

Use the list of chores to get help around the house.

Sometimes I feel too busy to even think about delegating chores and other household tasks to my kids and husband… As a full-time working Mom, I know that I need the help keeping up with housework, but thinking of jobs for my kids to do or actually vocalizing what specific chores I need help with is just ONE. MORE. THING. on my to-do list.

Maybe you can relate?

But having a list of chores at the ready can take one thing off your plate… Even if it’s as simple as cleaning out the dishwasher.

When you’re starting to feel overwhelmed, simply tell your kids to each pick one chore from the chore list and get it done. This allows them to choose how they want to be helpful, and it also helps to alleviate your workload. Win win!

Daily Household Chores List

The key to keeping a clean home is to clean every day. I know that sounds worse than getting a root canal, but smaller daily household chores really can make a big difference in the overall cleanliness of your home. Here’s a list of daily household chores that you can add to your cleaning list:

• Make all the beds
• Put all dirty clothes in the hamper
• Put away any clean clothes
• Wipe down and  declutter the kitchen counters

• Load and unload the dishwasher
• Wash dishes
• Make sure there are no dishes left in the sink at night
• Sort paper clutter – Organizing important mail, filing away kids’ school papers, trashing junk mail, etc.
• Take out trash
• Wipe down the dining table
• Sweep under the dining table/eating areas
• Sweep the kitchen
• General tidying up

Weekly Household Chores List

These jobs can be done weekly to help you maintain a nice and tidy house:

• Vacuum, sweep, or mop all floors – I really LOVE this steam mop for my hard surface floors!
• Dust shelves, picture frames, tabletops, and other flat surfaces
• Wash bed linens and bath towels
• Sweep and mop under the dining table
• Wipe down appliances in the kitchen
• Wash all kitchen linens – kitchen towels, dish cloths, cloth napkins, etc.
• Scrub the kitchen sink
• Sweep/mop the kitchen floors
• Change out kitchen towels and dish rags
• Spot clean dining chairs (if needed)
• Spot clean rug and couches (if needed)
• Wipe down all mirrors
• Clean the toilets
• Clean bathroom counters and faucets
• Sweep/mop bathroom floors
• Vacuum bedroom floors
• Dust all bedroom furniture
• Clean off nightstands
• Water the plants
• Pay bills and sort paper clutter – I’ve got an awesome guide for creating an at home filing system for your family paper work here !

• General decluttering
• Organize and declutter mudroom and/or entryway
• Dust mudroom or entryway furniture

Monthly Cleaning Jobs

Here are some ideas for monthly cleaning jobs to add to your household chores list:

• Wipe down cabinet and drawer fronts
• Dust all window blinds
• Dust all light fixtures
• Clean window sills
• Shampoo rugs if needed
• Clean out and organize the fridge and freezer – I’ve also got an awesome  free printable freezer inventory sheet  you can use to keep your freezer organized after you’re done!

• Clean baseboards
• Change air filters
• Clean the garbage disposal – I’m a fan of these garbage disposal cleaning tabs .
• Clean the insides and outsides of kitchen and bathroom trash cans
• Organize and declutter bathroom countertops and drawers

List of Household Chores – Separated by Room

Instead of focusing on what chores need to be done daily, weekly, and monthly, you may find it easier to separate your list of chores by room instead. This is sometimes referred to as “ zone cleaning ” and it can help the gigantic task of keeping your entire house clean feel not so daunting, because it allows you to focus on only one room at a time.

If this Zone Cleaning system seems more your style, then here’s a household chores list separated by rooms or “zones” to help you get started:

Kitchen Chores List

For a giant list of kitchen chores that can be done daily, weekly, and monthly check out this post: Kitchen Cleaning Checklist for Daily, Weekly, and Deep Cleaning – And you can even grab this super cute free printable kitchen cleaning checklist:

And here are some kitchen cleaning jobs to add to your list of household chores:

• Do the dishes – I try to make sure every night before I go to sleep that the dishes are done and the sink is completely cleaned out.
• Wipe down the countertops
• Spot clean food splatters with a quick-clean mop if needed
• Change the trash bag if needed
• Put away any paperwork or mail from the day
• Put away any other items that are out of place in the kitchen
• Clean and disinfect the kitchen sink and garbage disposal
• Clean and disinfect kitchen countertops
• Clean and organize the refrigerator and freezer
• Clean the inside and outside of the microwave
• Clean the stovetop and outside of the oven, and run the self-cleaning cycle on the oven if needed
• Wipe down outside and inside of trash can
• Dust top of cabinets
• Clean baseboards of cabinets
• Clean backsplash
• Wash dish towels and rags
• Change water filters on coffee maker and fridge if needed

Living Room Chores List

• Sweep/mop/vacuum living room
• Spot clean rugs, curtains, and upholstered furniture
• Dust living room furniture
• Fold blankets and fluff pillows
• Declutter and organize the living room storage areas (like bookshelves, hutches, etc)
• Clear off coffee and end tables
• Vacuum upholstered furniture
• Dust fireplace mantel and clean off hearth (if applicable)

Bedroom Chores to Do

• Wash all bed linens
• Make the bed and straighten throw pillows and blankets
• Sweep/mop/vacuum bedroom floors and rugs
• Dust all bedroom furniture, picture frames, and decorative items
• Clean and deodorize the mattress
• Declutter nightstand and dresser tops
• Remove all trash from the bedroom
• Sort through and organize dresser and nightstand drawers
• Declutter and organize the closet
• General decluttering in the bedroom – And you can check out this post to help you with bedroom clutter and grab this free printable checklist: How to Declutter Your Messy Bedroom Today – Free Checklist!

Dining Room Cleaning List

Our dining room is fairly easy to clean, probably because we don’t have a lot of “stuff” in there. Hopefully this is an easy room for you to clean as well:

• Sweep/mop/vacuum dining room floors
• Dust and polish dining room table and furniture
• Spot clean dining room chairs and rug
• Dust decorative items and wall art in the dining room
• Organize and declutter any dining room storage areas (buffet, hutch, etc.)
• Refill any dining supplies like napkins, plastic cutlery, etc.
• Clean baseboards in the dining room
• Dust light fixtures, curtain rods, etc.
• Check bottoms of chair legs for felt sliders if needed (to prevent damage to your hard floors)

Bathroom Chores List

The bathrooms can be one of the most daunting places to clean in any house… for me personally, I would rather go to the dentist than have to clean the shower.

And since these rooms can be overwhelming to clean, I’ve devoted an entire blog post to daily, weekly, and deep cleaning jobs for the bathroom ! And be sure to grab these cute free printable cleaning checklists too:

Be sure to hop over to that bathroom cleaning post for more ideas, but here are some general cleaning jobs for the bathroom “zone”:

• Wipe down bathroom counter and faucets
• Rinse toothpaste and other debris from the sinks
• Put dirty clothes in the hamper
• Put away out of place items
• Empty and clean the trash can
• Clean sinks and vanity top
• Windex mirror
• Clean toilet
• Wash towels, washcloths, and bath rug if needed
• Hang bath mat to dry
• Check toilet paper and hand soap supply
• Clean shower/tub
• Spot clean splatters on cabinets
• Wash/spot clean shower curtain or glass

Laundry Room Chores List

Good news… the laundry room is one of the smaller rooms in the house, so there’s not as many household chores to do in this area of the home (at least that’s how it is in my house). Here are some common chores for the laundry room:

• Wipe down outside of washer and dryer
• Sweep/mop/vacuum floors
• Run a cleaning cycle on the washing machine
• Check stock of supplies (detergent, dryer sheets, etc.)
• Clean or dust baseboards, door, and trim
• Dust or wipe down any countertops or shelves

Printable Chore Checklists

I LOVE creating printables to help around the house! Some people read books, do crafts, or watch Netflix in their free time… but I enjoy making PDF templates that help make Mom Life easier! Here are some of my awesome printable chore lists:

Free Printable Household Chores List – Just click the link below to grab a super cute printable list of common household chores! Then hang the list on your fridge or add it to your planner as a reminder of the cleaning jobs that you want to get done!

Click HERE for the Household Chores List!

Weekly Cleaning Schedule Templates – These cleaning list templates are actually fillable, which means you can type directly in to the PDF to customize your own Weekly Cleaning Schedule! Then, hang the checklist on the fridge or add it to your planner to stay on track of your household chores!

I hope these cleaning checklists and chore lists help you to be a little less overwhelmed with all of the house work!

How do you keep up with your cleaning schedule? Do you have a list of jobs that you use, or are you more of the “just wing it” type? Leave me a comment down below! I’d LOVE to hear from you!

And happy cleaning (if there is such a thing!).

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Free Printable Chore Chart For Adults (And Cleaning Checklist)

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These free printable chore charts make it easy for adults or homemakers to keep track of the house cleaning.

Keeping up on your housework is so much easier when you have a good plan! I made this free printable chore chart to go along with my chore system that is being used by homemakers all over the world.

Swapping out your long to-do list with this simple chart and new routine will be a total game changer in your family’s life!

In 2017, we became a family of 7 with the arrival of our twin boys. Having five kids five and under was more than I I knew I needed to find a new routine that helped me to get my housework done without spending my whole day cleaning.

Learn about my nighttime routine for moms to set yourself up for a good morning.

I started sharing my housework routine on social media a few years ago, and was surprised how many other women around the world were wanting to give it a try too!

The one request I get all the time is to come up with a free chore chart to use with my daily routine. And I’ve finally made one!

If you’re struggling to find a better way to keep up with your chores, why not give this one a try? It might just be the game changer you’ve been needing!

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why you should use printable chore charts (even as an adult)

Using a visual is motivating.

I know for me, it’s so helpful to have my plans laid out in a visual way and literally plastered to the wall where I’m reminded about them throughout the day.

Plus being able to put a check mark by each chore as you knock it out gives you a real sense of accomplishment that motivates you to keep going!

Looking for a free printable chore chart set for kids ? This responsibility chart is great for young children because the chores are marked with pictures instead of words.

helps to stay on track

Having a chore chart that you can print out and look at from time to time while you’re going about your busy day, is the best way to stay on track to complete everything you want to get done.

Seeing what you had decided needs to be done today, can also keep you from taking on too many extra things. You’ll be able to see when you’re done and give yourself the ok to take it easy for the rest of the day!

you won’t forget anything

I don’t know about you but I’m definitely at the point where I walk into a room and completely forget what I came in there for. Like multiple times a day, lately.

So you better believe I’d forget my chores for the day if they weren’t written out on a chart.

saves time planning

Figuring out your to do list from scratch each day can be a big waste of time if you don’t have a good housework plan.

With these printable chore charts, you can easily decide what you want to get done each day by filling in the slots with 5 simple tasks that fit into each of the 5 chore categories (more on that later on in this post).

To help you get started, I’ve made lists of chore ideas to choose from to save you even more time!

easier to stick to long term

I think the hardest thing about having a housework routine is sticking with it long term. Having a chart really is key when it comes to being consistent.

Being able to physically check off each task is really motivating and give you the push you need to keep going with your routine week after week.

What is a good housecleaning routine?

These printable charts go along with my housework routine that I call 5×5. Five chores per day, five days a week.

The chores are divided into 5 categories, so that you make progress in all of the areas of your housework each day, without neglecting any of them.

The 5 chore categories are:

Routine cleaning (about 15 minutes).

For this task, you need to follow a house cleaning routine checklist that covers all of the areas of your house. I’ve included a chore checklist that you can use with your printable chore charts so that you can get started right away!

laundry (about 15 minutes)

Making some kind of progress on your laundry each weekday.

Need help getting into a good laundry routine? Here are 10 tips for keeping up on laundry .

food prep (about 15 minutes)

This chore is all about making food for another day. Prepping snacks, dinner or breakfast for another day. Getting a little ahead goes a long way when it comes to food prep!

Grab my free meal planner printable to use with these chore charts!

project (about 15 minutes)

The project chore could be mending, patching, repairing or improving something in your house. If you’re trying to tackle a big project like painting a whole room, divide the job into smaller tasks that way you don’t spend too much time on this one chore category.

deep cleaning/organizing (about 15 minutes)

This chore covers all of the extra nitty gritty cleaning and organizing that isn’t included in your cleaning routine. Think, inside cabinets, closets, your garage shelves, your storage room…

If you’re looking for even MORE structure for every area of your housekeeping, check out my full homemaking planner !

why you’ll like these printable chore charts for adults

Simple and easy to understand.

Figuring out how to get started with this housework method and simple chore chart is super easy. When you go to print out your charts, you’ll receive a quick step by step guide for filling it out in case you have any questions about how it works!

easy to use

It takes all of 10 minutes each week to fill in the 5 daily chores for each of the 5 weekdays ahead. The 5 chores fall into 5 categories making the decision making process really easy!

They’re pretty!

I tried to make these free printable chore charts something that would look pretty displayed on the wall, or included in your planner. There are 4 different color schemes to choose from as well!

being used by adults all around the world!

I have received positive feedback from women who are using this housework method every day all around the world! Many of them saying that they had never been able to stick to a cleaning routine until they gave this one a try.

I know personally, as a stay at home mom of 7, it has added so much needed structure to my day.

How These Charts Work

These free editable printable chore charts are extremely easy to use. You only need to follow a couple steps to get the hang of how they work:

• On Sunday evening, or Monday morning, print out a new blank chore chart.
• Next, fill in 5 chores for each of the 5 chore categories. They don’t need to be in any particular order.
• Each day of the week, choose 1 chore from each category to tackle.
• As you do each chore, check it off.
• On Friday, finish up the 5 remaining chores.
• Repeat this process each week.

Tips For Success

Here are a few tips to help you succeed with this housework routine!

Keep your daily tasks small and manageable

If you find yourself struggling to get to all 5 chores each day, you’ve probably set out to do too much. Scale your expectations back to ones that are more doable in your life circumstances.

set a timer

My number one tip is to set a timer for each task so that you don’t spend too much time on one category. I personally struggle with time management, so the timer hack has really been a great idea for me.

For example, say your cleaning chore for the day is to clean your dining room table and chairs. Set the timer for 5, 10 , 15 or 20 minutes. Start cleaning right when you set it, and stop when it goes off. You might have a few chairs left undone, but that’s ok! You can get to those next time you come around to that task in a few weeks.

save the easier chores for busier days

The beauty of this housework routine is that it’s flexible. You get to pick your chores each day based off how much time you think you’ll have.

If you’re going to be running to doctor’s appointments on Tuesday, save the quickest chores for that day and tackle the more time consuming ones on days when you’ll be home more of the day.

Catch up on Saturday

There aren’t any assigned Saturday chores with this routine. If you aren’t able to get to every single chore during the week, play catch up on Saturday!

What cleaning should be done daily?

There are some basic chores that need to be done every single day to keep your house running smoothly. They don’t take long, but make a huge difference in the overall cleanliness of your home:

• Making your bed and tidying your bedroom. Having the master bedroom picked up really helps start and end the day on a good note.
• Washing and putting away all dishes.
• Cleaning out your kitchen sink and stove top. Not deep cleaning but just a quick wiping down.
• Wiping off the kitchen counters, high chair and dining table.
• Sweeping the floors in the main living areas. Mopping or using a Swiffer if you have time. As a mom of 7, I generally don’t get to this.
• Tidying up what is on the floor before bed. If you have kids, they can help by picking up their toys at the end of the day.

Read more about  how to keep up with your housework when you’re overwhelmed .

how much time Should you spend cleaning everyday?

You could ask this question to 10 different people and get 10 different answers. The amount of time you spend cleaning every day will depend a lot on the phase of life you’re in.

According to a survey done by the Bureau of Labor Statistics the average American spends about an hour a day doing household chores. That’s about what I aim for myself. Some days it ends up taking longer, but an hour is the goal.

That hour doesn’t have to be an hour straight of doing chores though. Experts actually recommend splitting your housework up into 20 minute chunks of time. The reason for that is the fact that most adults have a 20 minute attention span limit. (kind of sad to think about, but anyway).

want your own printable chore chart Set For adults?

You can get started with this cleaning routine today! Just enter your email address to get your free printable weekly chore charts delivered right to your inbox. What are you waiting for? You’ve got this!

More Cleaning Charts and routines:

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If you found these tips helpful, share this post with your friends and family members who might need help too! I hope you enjoy your free printables for your weekly chores. Get the whole family involved by printing out extra charts for your older kids to keep track of their own chores with!

Pin these steps to try later. Tag @athomeontheprairie on  Instagram  to share what you’ve made with us!

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I would love a copy of your chore chart for adults. Thank you very much!

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Please send me the printable chore charts. Thank you!

Hi! Thanks for this useful information. I would like a copy of your adult chore charts.

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I would love to be organized in my cleaning with your charts!

Good afternoon. Thank you for the information. I recently retired and now have time to take care of my home, properly. Please send the adult chore chart and any other helpful information. Thank you in advance.

I would like a printable chart please, input email but never received.

Have you checked your spam or promotions folder? The charts often end up in there

I entered my email address twice, but still haven’t received a copy of these charts. 🙁 I checked my spam folder and it’s not there either. Is there another way to receive them? Thanks!

Hi Heather! I checked and the charts were sent to your email address. Have you checked your promotions folder?

I have not gotten my printable chore charts in my email inbox. What should I do?

I’m seeing from my end that you go them and were able to open the email?

Mine haven’t arrived either. I’ve checked all my folders. Seems like a scam to get my email address.

I don’t see your email in my subscriber list. I’ll add you!

Hey I’d love to get ahold of your charts! Mom gets overwhelmed with chores and this looks like it could be a great help to the both of us.

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Printable Household Chores List

Do you ever look around your home and wish you had a list you could go through once a week – or even once a month – to help you stay organized and make sure you were tackling all the areas that needed cleaning? Well, this Household Chores List is here to the rescue! Print out this list and store it in your home management binder so you can refer back to it as needed.

I received compensation for this post. All opinions are my own. 

How to use this Household Chores List

Print out this sheet using the link below, and then stick your sheet into a sheet protector and into your home management binder . Then, you can reference back to the chart as needed or use a dry erase marker to tick off the jobs as they are completed throughout the week. Use the notes section to add other jobs that frequent your home such as stocking up on pet supplies or less frequent reminders like changing air filters.

Get your free Printable Chores List

Household chores list printable.

To save this printable, just click the link or image above. It will open up the PDF in a new tab where you can view the doc and then save or print out the worksheet .

Head back and grab the last worksheet in the series – a printable Daily Planner . Next up in two weeks will be a printable chore chart !

Brenda Culliton

Friday 20th of November 2015

Hi, I am having problems printing the chore chart? Where is the link to print this?

Wednesday 25th of November 2015

The link is in the text or you can click the image of the printable and it will open up the pdf!

Monday 27th of July 2015

Great idea for getting everyone involved!

Jaimi@The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide

Tuesday 19th of May 2015

I just love your printables! Featuring this one this week at Wonderful Wednesday. Thanks for linking up last week.

Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Garden

Monday 18th of May 2015

It's always great to have a list to remind you of the little things to do. Great printable. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty

Thursday 14th of May 2015

Great idea for the kids' summer chores! I love it!

I hope you can stop by:

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This Printable Chore Chart for Couples Can Help Put an End to Arguments

Need help dividing household chores so you can stop fighting over dirty dishes? Our chore audit chart will stop the feuds once and for all.

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It's safe to say that most people want a clean, organized, functional, and harmonious home —but the road to getting and keeping it that way can be rocky, especially if you share your home with, uh, pretty much anyone. That's because running a home takes work (cleaning, cooking, shopping, and scheduling), and we all have different ideas about which chores need to be done, methods, and frequency.

When housework isn't shared in a way that seems right to us, feelings of unfairness and toxicity can be intense. It's not just about our relationships, either: When we take on an unfair share of labor in the home, it can mean taking a step back at work (whether we want to or not) and missing out on career-related or other opportunities. And yes, experts say that when a heavier load of housework falls on someone's shoulders, it's a fair guess that person is a woman. "Women often get the short end of the stick. Unless we're intentional about the decisions we're making, we'll operate based on default norms," says Tiffany Dufu, author of Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less .

Here's the tricky thing, though: The goal here really shouldn't be a perfect 50/50. "The notion of 50/50 implies that things are equal, but it's always shifting," says Ellen Galinsky, president of the Families and Work Institute and a senior research adviser to the Society for Human Resource Management. "We've got to give ourselves a little slack."

A little confused? The truth is that only you can decide (along with your roommate, partner, or family) on the division of labor that makes the most sense for your lifestyle, skills and interest, schedule, and priorities. It's a conversation and a process.

Thus, we've created the chore auditing worksheet, above. Print out two copies and go through it with the primary person with whom you share housework. In a calm, clear-headed moment—not in the heat of a chore-related argument—sit down and fill out your copy of the worksheet while your partner does the same. Once you've both finished, talk through each item together.

Do you agree with the other's assessment of who's doing what? Is one of you miserable about, say, the dishwashing arrangement, and the other has no idea? What needs to change for each of you to feel better? How can you work as a team toward your shared goal?

And just a reminder: The goal is not to make the other person feel bad. It's, once again, a clean, functional, happy home . You can do this! And you'll be glad you did.

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