A few months before the twins were scheduled to be born, I started going on a cleaning frenzy. I’m sure it was my nesting kicking in extra early since there were TWO babies in there, but I wanted the house organized and clean. I threw away a bunch of stuff and stocked up on cleaning supplies and storage tubs. Then, about a week before the twins came, my Grandparents asked if there was anything I wanted and I eagerly told them I would love for a professional cleaning service to come to our house while I was in the hospital. The house was going to be all ready for these two little ones when they arrived!
When we came home from the hospital, the house was sparkling clean and I loved it! But with newborn twins, a 5 year old boy and a dog, the house sure didn’t stay clean. And sure enough, it’s been hard to KEEP it clean the past year. In fact, I’ve been thinking of buying this sign and hanging it in our living room as you walk in.
As a new parent, there’s this urge to get everything done yourself. Take care of the baby, cook meals, keep guests entertained and clean the house. When I had my first son, I was exactly like this. I wanted to handle everything myself I guess to prove I could do it. But new moms {and veteran moms!} I’m here to tell you – DON’T. Don’t try and do everything yourself – ask for help and don’t feel guilty about it!
While my house may not always be clean these days, I do help my kids stay clean thanks to . With my twins, it seems like I’m always changing diapers. Olivia has VERY sensitive skin and we have had many different doctor’s appointments talking about her skin and various diaper rashes she has had. The wipes that her doctor recommends is Pampers Sensitive Wipes, because it gives her a gentle clean. These clinically proven mild, dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic, and perfume-free wipes won’t irritate her skin even further. I don’t just use Pampers Sensitive Wipes for a gentle clean during diaper changes, but they are also my go-to wipes for wiping messy faces – from my one year old twins to my 6 year old!
Right now, I’m in full-on Spring Cleaning mode! I am so glad to throw open the windows and get my cleaning on! I know how rough it can be to get your cleaning done with a newborn, so thanks to Pampers I was sent a gift card to put together a Spring Cleaning Basket for a friend who is due in a few weeks. I’m excited to give her the gift a gentle clean next week at her baby shower!
The Gift of a Gentle Clean for my friend who is a soon to be Mom includes Pampers Sensitive Wipes to get Baby M off to a right start, a $50 Cleaning Certificate to a local cleaning company and 2 different scents of Febreeze – so she can just ACT like the house is clean!
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With springtime on the horizon, it’s not too early to start thinking about the many ways to WIPE out the winter blues. Spring cleaning can be rough, especially for moms of babies, so the team at is looking to make the process as “gentle” as possible.
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Disclosure: This review was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Pampers. I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine.
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My cleaning tip is to pick up every day ..have 3-4 ‘junk’ drawers, but don’t stress and make the first appearance seem as if your house if super clean and light candles to make it smell clean 😉
To be honest, we still use these! So what my son is 10 now! This is a great product!
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Start on what needs to be done the most. That way if you don’t have time to finish at least the worse of it is behind you
I make sure to do a little cleaning everyday so it doesn’t build up.
Make sure the dirtiest things get cleaned frequently – like sinks, toilets, dishes, laundry.
Ten minutes daily dusting makes all the differences.
Wish this product was around when my children were babies.
I always used sensitive wipes with my little guy. He was prone to diaper rash, so I wanted to make sure I was extra gentle.
My number one cleaning tip for brand new moms is to ask for and accept help from friends and family. Then, clean one area or one room at a time.
For new moms it’s don’t be too proud to ask for help and don’t worry about a messy house.
My number one cleaning tip for new moms is to keep up with laundry. Vacuuming the floors and carpets daily is also important to keep things clean. Babes love the humming of dryers and vacuums.
Whatever you bring into the house gets sorted and put up right away so you don’t let the clutter build up.
cleaning tip make sure every one is out of the house when you start to clean
What a fun prize pack giveaway! And so nice to provide a clean start to your friend’s new life!
I actually like putting on some of my favorite bust a move music on (kinda loud) and clean like a mad woman. Makes the chore go faster for me.
clean a little each day
My #1 cleaning tip is to break up the chores into reasonable chunks of time so you do not get overwhelmed.
#1 Cleaning Tip – Oxy powder is great for cleaning tile grout.
I would’ve loved a cleaning service to come in here before we brought our youngest son home in December! My best cleaning tip is to schedule all tasks. I find a to-do list of what I need to do for the day helps too.
Softscrub is my best friend-cheap too!
My number #1 tip is to clean as you go and get rid of clutter. YOu have have a clean place but if you have clutter it looks messy, get rid of junk mail, random stuff on surfaces and it will help a lot.
Ahh, a cleaning service is the perfect gift for any busy family. I love this! That sign is a must.. I really need that one! My cousin is actually about ready to deliver her baby right now, thanks for this GREAT idea!
We don’t have any kids, but still always have wipes around the house!
Cleaning tip is make sure the dog is not shedding before you clean. Ugh I’ve mopped twice today and it needs it again. Sigh.
What an awesome basket for your friend! I would have loved it when I gave birth. Heck! I would love it now! LOL. I am so thankful for good wipes and have them on hand all the time.
That sign is definitely me. Sorry you missed it! haha
Great giveaway and I love the Pampers wipes. We use them with our daughter and they work great!
My number one cleaning tip is to clean up as you go through-out the day. Do the dishes immediately after you eat. Have the kids put away toys right after they are done playing, etc.
I like to wipe down all the counters after every meal so the messes and spills don’t build up! It gets sticky!
Having a cleaning service come in sounds like the perfect gift idea
Clean soap scub with hot water and Dawn and vinegar solution.
i would love a cleaning service. JUST ONCE!! that’s all i ask!
My cleaning tip is to get rid of items you haven’t used in the last year to reduce clutter.
Your baby shower gift is genius! I would have loved to have the cleaning help! Honestly, I could still use that help! I’ve found that even though my kids are all out of diapers, we still keep wipes around to clean faces and hands on the go.
My favorite cleaning tip is that baby wipes clean everything! In addition, they do it well.
My cleaning tip is try to do a little every day…if you wait too long, it’s so hard to get your house clean!
clean one room at a time and start from the top and work your way down
always use disinfectant wipes, especially disinfect areas where they always play my babies.
I try to make sure the dishes are washed (or washing in the dishwasher) every night before I go to bed. It helps me feel a little less gross about my house. (And we used the sensitive wipes with my son. He was SO incredibly sensitive to everything!)
My tip is to clean a little bit everyday, so it doesn’t pile up too much.
My Cleaning Tip Is To Make A Small Cleaning Checklist And Do One Room At A Time.
My tip is to do a 10-minute tidy at the end of each day, so things don’t get out of hand!
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My tip is to try to clean a little bit each day, I also get my young kids involved as soon as they can walk 🙂
My cleaning tip would be to do at least a little bit of cleaning everyday. Don’t let things build up.
That is just so sweet that you’re gifting your friend with a housecleaning too. What a wonderful thing for you to come home to. No worries about cleaning (for a minute). Also, poor Olivia with her tender skin…glad these wipes work for her!
Oh my word, that sign is TOTALLY going on my wall in the entry way of my house… Heck, maybe even ON the front door! LOL!
As far as a cleaning tip, I’d say to always stay on top of it so it never gets really bad. Now if only I’d be better about doing that… Maybe someday when the kids are grown more? lol
My cleaning tip is to just try to keep up! Things are so much easier if you take 5 minutes each day to keep up!
my #1 tip is clean up as soon as the mess happens – its a lot easier than waiting for it to compile to a heavier mess. also have your family member help w/ the cleaning process
Great giveaway. We try to pick up every day so the house isn’t destroyed by the weekend!
I’ve finally had the change to start my spring cleaning! Hope to get more done this week! love the giveaway!
My cleaning tip is to not do what I do LOL. I tend to wait and hten things pile up, if I would do a little each day it would be much more bearable.
clean a little every day
My number one tip is to tackle a room in the house every day!
Spend at least 5 minutes a day cleaning. You can usually check at least one thing off the list in 5 minutes.
Pick up as you go! It saves so much time in the long run.
I like to clean up as much as I can as I go along. Otherwise as I switch rooms in the house, I’d leave behind a huge mess and it all feels overwhelming!
My tip is white vinegar is amazing for cleaning! I use it in my HE washer all the time.
My #1 Cleaning Tip?? Keep at it – lol. We’ve had a few weekends where the kids had plans or we had stuff to do, and it definitely got me behind..I feel like it’s going to take forever to catch up!
Have someone take your kids somewhere so you can really get something accomplished. 🙂
My cleaning tip is to do something small everyday so you don’t realize you’ve finished already. 🙂
I’m going to tell my sister-in-law about these, my nephew is allergic to SOMETHING in diapers and diaper wipes. These would also probably make good makeup remover wipes in a pinch 🙂
My number one tip is to do a little bit of cleaning every day so that it doesn’t build up and become a nightmare to tackle later. Even something as simple as scanning a room as you leave it to take anything out that needs to be put away elsewhere – I try to take something any time I change rooms, if needed, so that things end up where they belong instead of piling up over time.
i always ask for help.
My cleaning tip is to straighten up every day. If you let it get away from you, it’s too overwhelming.
Baking soda and water make a paste and I was able to clean all the grease out of my oil deep fryer so i didn’t have to throw it away.
make a list of what needs to be done in each room and do one room at a time.
As a mom of seven I have a daily chore chart so every one pitches in to keep things clean and picked up.If you do this then it is easier to do major cleaning in spring and fall.
Don’t sweat it! Clean when you have a minute, dust a table during a commercial break.
I tackle chores 15 minutes at a time, and move from room to room doing 15 minute “bursts” so I don’t get bored.
I have to have a schedule for different chores to do each day, or else I try to cram everything in one day which is impossible!
i use mr clean on everything so i scrub stuff with my hands and it get cleans for me
I like to make a list so I know what needs to be done and feel accomplished when I cross it off my list.
i like to use a homemade cleaner. it’s good when there are kids in the home while you are cleaning because it doesn’t give off any harsh smells or chemicals.
Clean up your messes as you make them. Don’t wait for them to pile up. It’s easier to do a little at a time as the messes are made than a bunch at a time with a large amount of messes. Thanks.
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Clean a little every day so that it’s not hours when you do clean!
Turn up the music and get to work! It makes it go by so much faster.
Babywear while vaccuming. My b/g twins love the sound and they fall asleep so it’s a win!