Toys Under the Couch

[Thia]

Anyone have any tips for keeping toys from getting under the couch? I am tired of tears b/c a loved toy is now trapped. I am tired of getting down on hands and knees to sweep out from under. And I never get just the toys, but the dust bunnies that have been reproducing which means it turns into a need for cleaning. Sigh. We have hardwood floors and toys slide under there like and ice skater across the ice. Any tips appreciated.

[JoyGal]

Under the couch is actually where we keep the toys :shifty I got a plastic container low enough to slide it underneath. Works out great really, I pull it out in the morning for dd to play with all day, then just toss everything inside and slide it back under in the evening. Makes picking up a breeze! Maybe you have a container you can put there to prevent the toys from going under? Or if your couches have a little skirt around the bottom you could sew a small stitch in the corners to prevent them from flipping up or in so easily?

[NayneeNoo]

How much space is there between the bottom of your couch and the floor?

[SouthPaw]

i just use a dustmop to sweep everything out :grin

[klpmommy]

I hand the big kids a stick & make them get toys out for me.

[NayneeNoo]

I was asking about the space because when we had our old couch, I put a pool noodle underneath at the front and it kept toys from being able to go underneath.

[JoyGal]

I was asking about the space because when we had our old couch, I put a pool noodle underneath at the front and it kept toys from being able to go underneath.


That's a really good idea! :tu

[Thia]

There isn't a ton os space, but I think a pool noodle might work! Thanks!