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Flylady Thread for Monday 12th February

moggins
moggins Posts: 5,190 Forumite
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in Old style MoneySaving
Hotspots are any areas which if one thing gets put there loads of other things follow!

Daily routines are anything you need to do on a daily basis like washing, ironing, making beds, hoovering high traffic areas

Nighttime routines are all things which make getting ready in the morning easier, preparing clothes for the next day, making lunches, swish & swipes of the kitchen and tidying the living room before you go to bed plus personals like shower/brush teeth etc.

27 Fling Boogie - stick on some loud music, grab a binbag and whizz around the house finding 27 items that can go out with the rubbish

Monday - Kitchen and Bathroom/Toilet

1. Wipe down all worktops thoroughly, clean inside of microwave and fridge and wipe down all containers and cookware kept on worktops.

2. Wipe down cupboard doors and wipe down front of cooker, WM, DW, fridge and freezer.

3. Clean top of cooker, grill, burners and pan rests. If possible move cooker and clean floor underneath.

4. Clean kitchen bin and clean floor.

Bathroom
1. Clean bath, sink and toilet. (especially under the seat and round the back of the toilet, and around the seat hinges.
2. Wipe down tiles and clean mirrors.
3. Clean Floors and put any bath mats in the WM.
4. Wash out any container you use to store your toothbrushes in and any soap dishes.

Daily and nightime routines.

Tuesday
Living room - Dust, Hoover, Tidy, declutter. Don't forget to swish away cobwebs, hoover under sofas and check down the side of cushions for loose change (which goes immediately into the PMS fund), wipe down the front of the TV (this is the best use for tumble dryer sheets LOL).
Hallway - Hoover, dust and clean skirting boards.
Tidy understairs cupboard
Hoover stairs and clean skirting boards up the stairs.

Wednesday
Dining room/Spare Room/Study/Home office
1. Hoover dining room
2. Dust dining room and polish table, dust any other furniture and nicknacks in the room.
3. Wipe down skirting boards.
4. Put tablecloth in wash and replace with a clean one.

Spare room
1. Hoover floor
2. Dust thoroughly, including removal of cobwebs.
3. Wipe down skirting boards.

Study/ Home Office
1. Hoover floor, dust, tidy desk and dust computer with a microfibre cloth, especially the keyboard.

Remember dailies and nightime routines.

Thursday

Hoover master bedroom, dust, change bedding, tidy room.

Friday
Today is the childrens rooms or catch up day for those who don't have children
1. Tidy room and clear away stray toys and clothes.
2. Strip beds and hoover mattresses
3. Dust furniture, windowsills and skirting boards
4. Hoover floor.
5. remove any cobwebs.
6. Remake beds, clean sticky marks off light switches.

Hoover heavy traffic areas all through the house.
Stick uniforms in the wash
Wash out lunchboxes.

Dailies and nightime routines.
Organised people are just too lazy to look for things

F U Fund currently at £250
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  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    Monday - Kitchen and Bathroom/Toilet

    1. [STRIKE]Wipe down all worktops thoroughly, clean inside of microwave and fridge and wipe down all containers and cookware kept on worktops.[/STRIKE]

    2. [STRIKE]Wipe down cupboard doors and wipe down front of cooker, WM, DW, fridge and freezer.[/STRIKE]
    3. [STRIKE]Clean top of cooker, grill, burners and pan rests. [/STRIKE]If possible move cooker and clean floor underneath. thats not possible.. it is huge!

    4. [STRIKE]Clean kitchen bin and clean floor.[/STRIKE]

    Bathroom
    [STRIKE]1. Clean bath, sink and toilet. (especially under the seat and round the back of the toilet, and around the seat hinges.
    2. Wipe down tiles and clean mirrors.
    3. Clean Floors and put any bath mats in the WM.
    4. Wash out any container you use to store your toothbrushes in and any soap dishes.[/STRIKE] I'm doing NOTHING in the bathroom as my husband is in the middle of knocking down the bathroom wall and rebuilding a new one.. we are having it plastered NEXT Monday so until then I shall brush my teeth in squalor!
    Daily and nightime routines

    My list

    WM
    TD
    DW
    BM
    fold and put away clean stuff.
    [STRIKE]Vacuum landings [/STRIKE]as DS2 didn't do a very good job.
    Wash windows.. inside.
    [STRIKE]Prepare, package[/STRIKE] & post 4 parcels

    And as the monsters are off school they should have just about trashed the entire house by the time I've done that little lot!
    LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
    Hope to be debt free until the day I die
    Mortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)
    6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)
    08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)
  • mumoftwo
    mumoftwo Posts: 1,903 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Monday - Kitchen and Bathroom/Toilet

    1. Wipe down all worktops thoroughly, clean inside of microwave and fridge and wipe down all containers and cookware kept on worktops.

    2. Wipe down cupboard doors and wipe down front of cooker, WM, DW, fridge and freezer.

    3. Clean top of cooker, grill, burners and pan rests. If possible move cooker and clean floor underneath. Built in but I dread to think what is lurking under there

    4. Clean kitchen bin and clean floor.

    Bathroom
    1. Clean bath, sink and toilet. (especially under the seat and round the back of the toilet, and around the seat hinges.
    2. Wipe down tiles and clean mirrors. did that today while I was in the shower with my sponge & stardrops:D
    3. Clean Floors and put any bath mats in the WM.
    4. Wash out any container you use to store your toothbrushes in and any soap dishes.

    Daily and nightime routines.
  • DeniseNZ
    DeniseNZ Posts: 1,041 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Thanks Moggins :)

    Monday - Kitchen and Bathroom/Toilet

    1. Wipe down all worktops thoroughly, clean inside of microwave and fridge and wipe down all containers and cookware kept on worktops.

    2. Wipe down cupboard doors and wipe down front of cooker, WM, DW, fridge and freezer.

    3. Clean top of cooker, grill, burners and pan rests. If possible move cooker and clean floor underneath.

    [STRIKE]4. Clean kitchen bin and clean floor.[/STRIKE] Done yesterday in readiness for rubbish day today.

    Bathroom
    [STRIKE]1. Clean bath, sink and toilet. (especially under the seat and round the back of the toilet, and around the seat hinges.
    2. Wipe down tiles and clean mirrors.
    3. Clean Floors and put any bath mats in the WM.
    4. Wash out any container you use to store your toothbrushes in and any soap dishes.[/STRIKE]
    All done yesterday by one of the boys :)

    Daily and nightime routines.
    - One load of laundry out (towels from bathroom)
    - Dishwasher emptied
    - Meat out of freezer for dinner tonight (spag bol)
    - Presently at work :(

    My List
    [STRIKE]Weekly Menu
    Grocery List[/STRIKE]
    Groceries Will do on my way home from work
    Laundry in, folded and put away
    Puppy Class tonight
    Finish Moggins list when I get home from puppy class!
    If there is to be any peace, it will come through being, not having - Henry Miller
    M.A.C.A.W Member . . Wannabe Flybaby
  • bebee_2
    bebee_2 Posts: 348 Forumite
    Monday - Kitchen and Bathroom/Toilet

    1. [STRIKE]Wipe down all worktops thoroughly, clean inside of microwave and fridge and wipe down all containers and cookware kept on worktops.[/STRIKE] Done Today

    2. [STRIKE]Wipe down cupboard doors and wipe down front of cooker, WM, DW, fridge and freezer[/STRIKE]. Done Today

    3. Clean top of cooker, grill, burners and pan rests. If possible move cooker and clean floor underneath.

    4. [STRIKE]Clean kitchen bin and clean floor[/STRIKE]. Done Today

    Bathroom
    1. Clean bath, sink and toilet. (especially under the seat and round the back of the toilet, and around the seat hinges.
    2. Wipe down tiles and clean mirrors.
    3. Clean Floors and put any [STRIKE]bath mats in the WM[/STRIKE].
    4. Wash out any container you use to store your toothbrushes in and any soap dishes.

    Daily and nightime routines.

    My List
    Realised Missed sorting out 1 Kitchen Wall cupboard so need to do
    Charity Shop Trip - To take Stuff
    Take Oh to Doctors and then onto work ( he can't drive at the moment)
    Usually Daily's
    Include Downstairs Toilet to bathroom list
    Pm - collect Oh from work
    Wait for Chemist deliver
    And anything else that i have forgotten.
    £2 Pig has £86 in his Tummy. I am seriuosly Become a O/S Saver
  • ShirleyPark_2
    ShirleyPark_2 Posts: 870 Forumite
    Thanks moggins.

    Monday - Kitchen and Bathroom/Toilet
    [STRIKE]1. Wipe down all worktops thoroughly, clean inside of microwave and fridge and wipe down all containers and cookware kept on worktops.[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]2. Wipe down cupboard doorsand wipe down front of cooker, WM, fridge and freezer.[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]3. Clean top of cooker, grill, burners and pan rests. If possible move cooker and clean floor underneath.[/STRIKE]
    4. Clean kitchen bin and clean floor.

    Bathroom - done upstairs, still need to do downstairs
    [STRIKE]1. Clean bath, sink and toilet. (especially under the seat and round the back of the toilet, and around the seat hinges.
    2. Wipe down tiles and clean mirrors.
    3. Clean Floors and put any bath mats in the WM.[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]4. Wash out any container you use to store your toothbrushes in and any soap dishes.[/STRIKE]

    Daily and nightime routines.

    Plus:
    [STRIKE]Post office[/STRIKE]
    Post stuff on freecycle
    [STRIKE]Clear junk out of car (didn't do at the weekend)[/STRIKE]
    Debts: Mum £3923 0% APR
  • Beccatje
    Beccatje Posts: 728 Forumite
    My list for today:

    Prepare tea for tonight. (done)
    Kitchen

    Toilet

    hoover hight traffic routes (a MESS after the weekend!!)

    put folded washing away.

    iron last bits


    Work afternoon.

    Becca
    (off we go!!)
  • scaredy_cat_2
    scaredy_cat_2 Posts: 838 Forumite
    Morning all - this is the first time i have actually posted my list so am scared won't do it (well not called scaredy cat for nothing :D )
    DD1 is at preschool today and dd2 has tumble tots so busy morning - also dd2 is definitely not herself today or if she is it is worrying - she has already thrown lots of breakfast around and keeps shouting NO at me!!! ho hum!

    but i am v excited at doing the kitchen today as it needs it - doing essay all weekend meant it is a bit of a tip but am hoping to do fast fly when she has nap and dd1 will do play doh up to table after preschool. It is not so bad it will take days!!

    see you all later - i am not coming back til i have done the kitchen :eek:

    Monday - Kitchen and Bathroom/Toilet

    1. Wipe down all worktops thoroughly, clean inside of microwave and fridge and wipe down all containers and cookware kept on worktops.

    2. Wipe down cupboard doors and wipe down front of cooker, WM, DW, fridge and freezer.

    3. Clean top of cooker, grill, burners and pan rests. If possible move cooker and clean floor underneath.

    4. Clean kitchen bin and clean floor.

    Bathroom
    1. Clean bath, sink and toilet. (especially under the seat and round the back of the toilet, and around the seat hinges.
    2. Wipe down tiles and clean mirrors.
    3. Clean Floors and put any bath mats in the WM.
    4. Wash out any container you use to store your toothbrushes in and any soap dishes.

    Daily
    Chicken pie
    d/w washing (1 load in already)
    beds all done
    washing to dry

    and nightime routines.
    swish kitchen and bathroom
    quick tidy in girls rooms
    clothes for tomorrow
    lunches made
  • cha97michelle
    cha97michelle Posts: 5,818 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Monday - Kitchen and Bathroom/Toilet


    1. Wipe down all worktops thoroughly, clean inside of microwave and fridge and wipe down all containers and cookware kept on worktops.

    2. Wipe down cupboard doors and wipe down front of cooker, WM, DW, fridge and freezer.

    3. Clean top of cooker, grill, burners and pan rests. If possible move cooker and clean floor underneath.

    4. Clean kitchen bin and clean floor. (vaxed and hoovered yesterday - will flick hoover around again today if i get chance)

    glass in back door cleaned again!

    Bathroom
    1. Clean bath, sink and toilet. (especially under the seat and round the back of the toilet, and around the seat hinges. bleach down already
    2. Wipe down tiles and clean mirrors.
    3. Clean Floors and put any bath mats in the WM.
    4. Wash out any container you use to store your toothbrushes in and any soap dishes.

    Daily and nightime routines.

    off to a good start already. We are all up and fed. DH has:
    • measured out powder for baby milk into tubs
    • took boots vouchers to buy more baby milk today
    • made his pack up
    • put recycling in garage
    • put box from high chair in garage
    • washed up all breakfast things
    • made me a cuppa
    • brought in stuff from TD
    • fed cats
    I have:
    • sterilised bottles and put water in ready
    • folded the stuff from the TD
    • found out vouchers for DH to take
    • got sausages out of freezer for tea, after checking the meal plan.
    I know my DH is super, and helps tremendously with keeping the house in order. ;)

    My extras for today:
    • pick up nappies from my mums house sister is in so this is possible
    • [STRIKE]change cot bedding [/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]change our bedding[/STRIKE] bed stripped and bedding now going through WM
    • post DVD rental back
    Have a manic monday everyone,
    Michelle,x
  • susieb
    susieb Posts: 1,512 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    OMG its half term - how do you all cope when the kids want to play, go out, go swimming etc etc.
    Always on the hunt for a bargain
  • AnW'sMum
    AnW'sMum Posts: 4,416 Forumite
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    Susieb either bribe them to help you or say sod the housework for a week! Not very flylady I know but I reckon they are only small for such a short time we should treasure them.

    I have only been doing this for a couple (might be 3 already) of weeks and whilst I would not claim this house is anywhere near shipshape orhouse shape for that matter :rolleyes: it is a lot better than it was.
    Official Mascot and Chief Cheerleader for the 'Mortgage Free in Three' Gang :D
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