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Team Clean: The Ultimate Family Clean-Up-The-House Formula
Are you the only one who cleans in your house? Do you constantly pick up items around the house (that normally aren't yours!) and move them to where they belong? Is it your job to know that everyone's clothes (and everything else everyone needs to walk out the front door) are ready for the next day? Are your family members always asking you where their things are? Most cleaning books will tell you to go it alone, and teach you tricks or shortcuts to make it more "enjoyable" or efficient. They show you a better way to do the job. Team Clean is different. Gone are the days of cleaning alone. It's not all on you anymore!
Carol Paul will teach you how to create a team made up of every member of your household. You will learn how to get that very team to clean your home for you once a week, all while creating a tradition that will change your family forever. Carol shares her simple step-by-step ways to make it happen, regardless of age, ability, or attitude. You will be amazed that you will finish the whole house in less than an hour without cleaning any other night of the week. She will help you create your own personal family-bonding element (she calls it "the reward"), and show you the life lessons and discipline you will instill in your children as a result. You could very well get back the family you dreamed of when you got married and first had kids!
Carol Paul will teach you how to create a team made up of every member of your household. You will learn how to get that very team to clean your home for you once a week, all while creating a tradition that will change your family forever. Carol shares her simple step-by-step ways to make it happen, regardless of age, ability, or attitude. You will be amazed that you will finish the whole house in less than an hour without cleaning any other night of the week. She will help you create your own personal family-bonding element (she calls it "the reward"), and show you the life lessons and discipline you will instill in your children as a result. You could very well get back the family you dreamed of when you got married and first had kids!
232 pages, Paperback
First published May 10, 2013
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September 10, 2013
Wanted to see this as my house is a wreck and find a way to make it easier to clean and get the daughter involved as well. Can't wait to try some of the techniques and the charts with her soon. Won this from a Goodreads Giveaway!
July 24, 2013
New Book Turns Cleaning into a Family Fun Responsibility Lesson
If you’re sick of being the person who does all the cleaning, without getting help from your spouse, and putting up with children who think you’re their personal maid, then Team Clean is the book for you. Carol Paul knows all about teamwork, having spent more than twenty years involved in her father Coach Wooten’s basketball camps. And she knows what it is to have family members not behave like team players. For years, she tried to keep the house clean on her own, and she tried hiring maids, only to have to clean before they came. Tired of this situation, she realized if a maid service could clean her house in an hour or two a week, there was no reason why her family of six could not do the same.
And so the Team Clean formula was born. I don’t want to reveal all of Carol’s secrets for how to get your spouse and children to help you clean, and more than clean, enjoy it as part of a regular weekly activity. I don’t want to reveal the secrets because I really believe you will not only benefit from reading this book, but you’ll enjoy it yourself. For the cover price of $19.95 and the few hours it will take you to read this book and implement Carol’s plan, you will obtain a return on your investment that far surpasses anything the stock market or any financial guru could ever promise you. Carol’s husband Steve, her co-founder of Team Clean, has estimated that: “If you have two children, three years apart, and they move out when they are eighteen years old, and you run Team Clean instead of paying for weekly cleanings, you could save $210,000 in those twenty-one years of raising the two of them!” And while that savings alone is phenomenal, you can’t put a price on how turning cleaning into an activity that allows the family to spend time together will benefit your family, leading to bonding with your children that will keep most of those rebellious teen issues from occurring when they are older.
I know you’re thinking, “Really—children who want to clean and teenagers who bond with their parents?” I know—I wouldn’t have believed it either, but that’s why Carol asked her four children, now teenagers and adults, to give their unedited opinions about Team Clean in this book. Not only are they wholly supportive of Team Clean, but they went off to college, shocked that their roommates didn’t know how to clean, and they even come home every week still to participate. In fact, her college-age son Bucky says, “Even if I am not at home, I will usually find a way to get home for it. I will find myself road biking a few towns over just to make it back to Team Clean.” Heck, Carol’s kids have even had their friends want to come over and clean because of the fun and the rewards that come with it.
I won’t get into the rewards, other than to say they are simple and easily put into practice. Carol sets some very clear guidelines around setting up Team Clean as a family activity, including the rewards part. She even goes into examples of what not to do. She applies common sense everywhere, foreseeing issues and emphasizing the importance of sticking to the guidelines.
Beyond the value of family interaction (teamwork), Carol offers detailed explanations of how to divide up the cleaning so it is appropriate to age groups—even two year olds can get involved, and not as a form of child labor, but so they feel important, part of the family, and are able to build their self-esteem through their contributions. Carol also includes charts to show how to delegate activities, and she provides details for each room of the house for what is to be cleaned.
In addition, this book is simply a lot of fun to read. It’s filled with comical drawings, inspirational quotes, testimonials from people who have participated in Team Clean, and a frequently asked questions section based on comments Carol has already received from people who have implemented Team Clean.
More than anything, what stands out about this book is the teamwork. This is not a book that shows Mom the tricks of keeping the house clean on her own. It’s not even about making your kids cooperate. It’s about establishing a family tradition that will keep the family ties strong. In fact, this simple family tradition has led to the teaching of life lessons for her children. Carol provides a whole list of those lessons in the book, including “Taking ownership of a responsibility,” “Learn to go to work on days even when you don’t really feel like it,” “Learn negotiating skills,” and “Learn a good work ethic, not just to punch a clock.”
Team Clean is going to change your family’s life. In fact, it is a testament to the value of family activities. Not only will Mom get a cleaner house, but Dad will bond with his children, and children will grow up being responsible, secure, and ready to take on life as adults. Buy this book, implement its formula, and get ready for a fun life-changing experience!
If you’re sick of being the person who does all the cleaning, without getting help from your spouse, and putting up with children who think you’re their personal maid, then Team Clean is the book for you. Carol Paul knows all about teamwork, having spent more than twenty years involved in her father Coach Wooten’s basketball camps. And she knows what it is to have family members not behave like team players. For years, she tried to keep the house clean on her own, and she tried hiring maids, only to have to clean before they came. Tired of this situation, she realized if a maid service could clean her house in an hour or two a week, there was no reason why her family of six could not do the same.
And so the Team Clean formula was born. I don’t want to reveal all of Carol’s secrets for how to get your spouse and children to help you clean, and more than clean, enjoy it as part of a regular weekly activity. I don’t want to reveal the secrets because I really believe you will not only benefit from reading this book, but you’ll enjoy it yourself. For the cover price of $19.95 and the few hours it will take you to read this book and implement Carol’s plan, you will obtain a return on your investment that far surpasses anything the stock market or any financial guru could ever promise you. Carol’s husband Steve, her co-founder of Team Clean, has estimated that: “If you have two children, three years apart, and they move out when they are eighteen years old, and you run Team Clean instead of paying for weekly cleanings, you could save $210,000 in those twenty-one years of raising the two of them!” And while that savings alone is phenomenal, you can’t put a price on how turning cleaning into an activity that allows the family to spend time together will benefit your family, leading to bonding with your children that will keep most of those rebellious teen issues from occurring when they are older.
I know you’re thinking, “Really—children who want to clean and teenagers who bond with their parents?” I know—I wouldn’t have believed it either, but that’s why Carol asked her four children, now teenagers and adults, to give their unedited opinions about Team Clean in this book. Not only are they wholly supportive of Team Clean, but they went off to college, shocked that their roommates didn’t know how to clean, and they even come home every week still to participate. In fact, her college-age son Bucky says, “Even if I am not at home, I will usually find a way to get home for it. I will find myself road biking a few towns over just to make it back to Team Clean.” Heck, Carol’s kids have even had their friends want to come over and clean because of the fun and the rewards that come with it.
I won’t get into the rewards, other than to say they are simple and easily put into practice. Carol sets some very clear guidelines around setting up Team Clean as a family activity, including the rewards part. She even goes into examples of what not to do. She applies common sense everywhere, foreseeing issues and emphasizing the importance of sticking to the guidelines.
Beyond the value of family interaction (teamwork), Carol offers detailed explanations of how to divide up the cleaning so it is appropriate to age groups—even two year olds can get involved, and not as a form of child labor, but so they feel important, part of the family, and are able to build their self-esteem through their contributions. Carol also includes charts to show how to delegate activities, and she provides details for each room of the house for what is to be cleaned.
In addition, this book is simply a lot of fun to read. It’s filled with comical drawings, inspirational quotes, testimonials from people who have participated in Team Clean, and a frequently asked questions section based on comments Carol has already received from people who have implemented Team Clean.
More than anything, what stands out about this book is the teamwork. This is not a book that shows Mom the tricks of keeping the house clean on her own. It’s not even about making your kids cooperate. It’s about establishing a family tradition that will keep the family ties strong. In fact, this simple family tradition has led to the teaching of life lessons for her children. Carol provides a whole list of those lessons in the book, including “Taking ownership of a responsibility,” “Learn to go to work on days even when you don’t really feel like it,” “Learn negotiating skills,” and “Learn a good work ethic, not just to punch a clock.”
Team Clean is going to change your family’s life. In fact, it is a testament to the value of family activities. Not only will Mom get a cleaner house, but Dad will bond with his children, and children will grow up being responsible, secure, and ready to take on life as adults. Buy this book, implement its formula, and get ready for a fun life-changing experience!
August 21, 2013
I really enjoyed this book. for many years I have been cleaning the house by myself. Just leaving my husband with cleaning cat litter, vacuuming around the boxes and once in awhile empty the dishwasher. I felt a little guilty asking him to take on more responsibility cause he worked during the day. But i do need help around the house and i keep forgetting i just need to ask for it.
This book showed me "how to declutter your home, how to establish a weekly cleaning ritual, how to clean it and stick to it plus get rewards !".
i found myself reading, thinking it would be nice if the author told me (broke down in steps) how to clean certain rooms. (yes, i know how to clean but the thought of it tends to be overwhelming sometimes). in this book there was actually a step by step instructions for declulttering certain areas and for cleaning. Which looking around my home i know i have to declutter. that is why is takes me so long to clean, that is why i let things pile up.
I pray i can get my husband on board with this idea. i'm sure he will or might complain (even me) for awhile but then as the book says it will become second nature.
This book is Great for families with children of any age or families without children. It is about team work, responsibility, bonding, learning experiences and more. I would recommend this book to anyone that is struggling with house work. you can make house work into a fun bonding time and pick your reward at the end.
This book showed me "how to declutter your home, how to establish a weekly cleaning ritual, how to clean it and stick to it plus get rewards !".
i found myself reading, thinking it would be nice if the author told me (broke down in steps) how to clean certain rooms. (yes, i know how to clean but the thought of it tends to be overwhelming sometimes). in this book there was actually a step by step instructions for declulttering certain areas and for cleaning. Which looking around my home i know i have to declutter. that is why is takes me so long to clean, that is why i let things pile up.
I pray i can get my husband on board with this idea. i'm sure he will or might complain (even me) for awhile but then as the book says it will become second nature.
This book is Great for families with children of any age or families without children. It is about team work, responsibility, bonding, learning experiences and more. I would recommend this book to anyone that is struggling with house work. you can make house work into a fun bonding time and pick your reward at the end.
December 14, 2013
I received this book from good reads first read giveaway. I must say I found myself laughing so hard I was crying at how accurate this book was. It was lighthearted and very entertaining, mainly because it was like they put a camera in my house and were watching our family. Since implementing this, things have gotten a lot easier! Hands down great book. If you are a busy mom or just want to figure out a way to get your life organized please give this book a try.
January 15, 2014
This book is a good mix of cheerleading support and practical support for making a family tradition that is fun and productive. I've read through the whole book once and am now going back to specific parts to help set this up in our family. I feel from reading the book that this is a worthwhile and attainable habit to create.
September 24, 2013
I really enjoyed this book and it gives a wholesome approach of how cleaning is done easily as a team. It was fun reading the book with the simple way of narration. I really liked the cover and the pages of the book which are so much like the perspective of the book.
March 4, 2015
This was another one of my wins here on Goodreads.
Thank you, Carol, for the useful book, for sharing your family's experience and for the personal message, it shows that you care!
Thank you, Carol, for the useful book, for sharing your family's experience and for the personal message, it shows that you care!
April 5, 2023
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February 2, 2018
Awesome family cleaning book
This is by far best book I’ve ever read for instituting a cleaning regimen (weekly) that the WHOLE FAMILY WILL PARTICIPATE IN!
This is by far best book I’ve ever read for instituting a cleaning regimen (weekly) that the WHOLE FAMILY WILL PARTICIPATE IN!
August 29, 2020
Strategies for how to create a weekly family tradition that includes 30-60 of cleanup time, a special meal, and together time.
July 9, 2013
My favorite book:)
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