— Wipe down interior of the microwave

— Feed pets

— Sweep or vacuum kitchen floor and damp-mop any spills

— Bring groceries in from the car

— Put away groceries

— Empty and wipe wastebaskets clean, using disinfecting wipes

— Take out trash and recycling

Ages 10 to 12:

— Pour beverages for meals

— Help hand-wash dishes

— Make lunch for school

— Unload the dishwasher

— Disinfect kitchen counter-tops

— Do a surface cleaning of fridge (this could include a lesson on reading package expiration dates)

— Mop floors and dry- or damp-mop wood floors

— Clean windows

Ages 14 to 17:

— Prepare meals

— Clean and disinfect sink

— Organize pantry

— Scrub or strip and wax floors

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