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Weekly Flylady Thread 2nd April 2007

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lil_me
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Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread, usually ran by Moggins but I'm just filling in temporarily. If you need help organising your week when it comes to housework, or just the motivation to do the dreaded housework tasks you have to do, come and join us, hopefully make it a little easier. You never know, you might start to enjoy it!

For those just starting, it does get easier each week, it may take you an hour to do the tasks set at frst but in no time you'll get it down to less than half that (ask the others they are the living proof) Don't try to catch up, if you join us on a Friday start from then, everything will come back round again. Noone on here is perfect, there are some days I don't get everything done, but as always I give it a good go! Some find it best to set a 15 minute timer for each room/part of the task.

A few of the basics before we start the week.

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, vacuuming high traffic areas, making meals etc

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, recycling, for charity shop, basically anything that will stop it cluttering your home.

Right then here goes Monday bit of a switch for you, mainly because the kids are off school and I think it'll be better to do living room first, plus it'll take less doing as was only done 6 days ago :)

Manic Monday - Lovely living rooms, heavenly halls and SAFE stairs!

Living room
1. Dust everything, get those ornamoents down, dust them, photo frames clocks etc too!
2. TV area - clean TV, cabinet, make sure you give the digi boxes/video/dvd players etc a wipe before putting them back
3. Clean the living room window, it's summer time so let that light through!
4. Vacuum, oh you lot love this one, inc sofas, under furniture you can move safely etc and those skirting boards
5. If the sofa needs a wipe do so, check those cushions incase they need a wash
6. Move anything that shouldn't be where it is, like that book, or pile of paperwork/magazines
7. Water any plants

Hall & Stairs
1. Cobwebs - can you see any, get them dusted off
2. Clear the way, make sure your hall/staris are not a safety/fire hazard, make sure those coats and shoes are tidy
3. Check fire/smoke alarms, make sure they work and if required change battery
4. Vacuum throughout inc up the stairs, but take a cloth with you
5. Wipe hand rails on the way back down

Tuesday with a twist

Kitchen, Dining Room & Downstairs Toilet

Kitchen
1. Wipe down all worktops, cupboard doors, drawer fronts and windowsill.
2. Clean top of cooker, inside of fridge and microwave.
3. Clean sink & drainer
4. Sort out fridge make sure anything that needs using soon is at front
5. Clean washer drawer out, clean filter in dishwasher if you have one
6, If you didn't do the oven last week have a go this week
8. Wipe the washer and freezer front make sure those appliances sparkle
9. Clean floor

Downstairs toilet (if you have one)
1. Clean sink & toilet
2. Empty bin/rubbish from room
3. Wipe top of toilet cistern, and the flusher (handle/cord) etc.
4. Clean toilet floor.
5. Clean handles on both sides

Dining room/area (if you have one)
1. Clear anything from table that shouldn't be there
2. Remove table cloth and wash
3. Wipe table and chairs
4. Dust anything else that needs to be, and the top of door/frame
5. Vacuum dining room floor

Extra for today is a 27 fling boogie and tackle one hotspot for 10 minutes if you have time left

Wednesday
Study/PC areas, bathroom and spare rooms

Study (if you have one)
1. Clean PC inc monitor, keyboard and mouse
2. Dust anywhere that needs it
3. Clean window
4. Sort any paperwork
5. Vacuum

Bathroom
1. Clean bath, sink and toilet thoroughly
2. Clean any tiles
3. Dust top of any cabinets/storage
4. Clean bath and toilet mats
5. Vacuum/Sweep and mop floor
6. If you have a shower wipe down, make sure head is clean and screen/curtain is too

Spare room (If you have one)

Ok don't need to tell you what needs doing in here as everyone uses it for something different, so just give it 10 minutes of your time and a dust/vacuum. If you have a bed in there do the sheets need washing ?

Extra for today - sort ONE cupboard, any cupboard anywhere, could be a linen cupbard, kitchen, wardrobe or that scary one under the stairs. Go on give it a go, even if it's just for 10 minutes

Thursday Master Bedroom and Landing

1 Clear landing and vacuum
2 Strip bed and wash, replace with fresh linen after vacuuming
3 Clear and vacuum floor
4 Dust
5 Clean window on landing and in bedroom
6 Make sure everythings in it's right place and tidy, make sure can shut those drawers!

Extra for today, sort ONE hotspot for 10 minutes

Good Friday, well it would be if it wasn't for the dreaded KIDS ROOMS

Yes people just one last day of the week and it's all over so lets fly into those kids rooms get those into shape, quick tidy of sitting room and kitchen ready for the weekend. For those with older children can delegate of course with some of these tasks.

1. Strip those kids beds, replace with fresh sheets after a vacuum of the mattress (chesk under whilst there for anything hidden)
2. Dust whatever needs dusting, yes that does mean the top of the wardrobe etc
3. Clean window
4. Make sure everythings in it's place, dirty laundry in washing basket and clean away, those toys have a place too
5. Vacuum floor
6. Smile :) you made it through another week, wasn't that hard was it ?

Have a great weekend, see you all on Monday (thread will be started on Sunday night)
One day I might be more organised...........:confused:
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Slinkies target 2018 - another 70lb off (half way to what the NHS says) so far 25lb
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  • bebee_2
    bebee_2 Posts: 348 Forumite
    I timed that well
    just posted in Last weeks thread, sorry not been around for a few days it has been a bit manic with Family things. Thanks Lil_me for Mondays list.
    I think i have a little bit of a head start for this week? as i have been on catch up Sat/Sun but time will tell on this.

    Pigpen - Planning to send Mon/Tues this week and apologises for the delay
    To everyone else sending Hugs if you need them
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  • Shortie
    Shortie Posts: 2,224 Forumite
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    Righto, I'm in again. Should be a fairly easy one tomorrow as I did quite a bit of this anyway over the weekend. Only spanner in the works is that FIL is down to stay tomorrow night for a few days and I always feel guilty pottering off on my own for the evening when we have guests

    Monday

    Living room
    [STRIKE]Dust everything, get those ornamoents down, dust them, photo frames clocks etc too! [/STRIKE]
    Clean the living room window, it's summer time so let that light through! DH has promised he'll do this when he gets in tomorrow...
    [STRIKE]Vacuum, oh you lot love this one, inc sofas, under furniture you can move safely etc and those skirting boards
    Move anything that shouldn't be where it is, like that book, or pile of paperwork/magazines
    Water any plants [/STRIKE]

    Hall & Stairs
    Check fire/smoke alarms, make sure they work and if required change battery
    Vacuum throughout inc up the stairs, but take a cloth with you
    Wipe hand rails on the way back down - DH says he'll also do this for me as I can't negotiate the Dyson on the stairs at the mo
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  • broomstick27
    broomstick27 Posts: 303 Forumite
    Just made my list for a full spring clean - think the list would be shorter if i detailed how to build a house from scratch!
    Still it should keep me busy if i don't have a job to go to after easter (very likely). So for this week i'm gonna try really hard to stick to the above list - even if we do have to start with the bloomin living room - so that at least the basics will be up to date
    Millions long for immortality who don't know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon.
  • happyathome_withmyboys
    happyathome_withmyboys Posts: 273 Forumite
    Oh fab - thank Lil-me! I assumed it would be the kitchen so I made it all extra-specially tidy so i could get stuck right in, and got a bit ahead by cleaning the oven and cleaning the windows (got new microfibre cloth from Lidl - sadly excited and couldn't wait to use it!). All my own ironing is done, but I have to do the airing cupboard switcharound tomorrow - so i am clear for any baskets which might turn up. £15 earned for my little pot this weekend - very happy! :T

    OK - so serious business

    Dailies
    [STRIKE]Clean & lay fire[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Make beds[/STRIKE]
    vaccuum upstairs (DH and his shoes!! grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr) bother - knew there was something else.....

    Social
    [STRIKE]am - toddler group
    pm - meet with friend for dog/child walk[/STRIKE]
    all cancelled due to plague

    Other stuff that needs doing
    Blue leek seeds planted
    Yellow leeks in cold frame
    Lettuce in igloo
    Find someone to get hold of the mini greenhouse from Poundstretcher
    Baking: weetabix brownies (thank you so much this site - yum, yum, yum!), banana loaf and flapjack.

    Lordy - that all went off plan - made pea wigwam and did digging while DS2 napped, but none of the stuff I should have done, baked a very yummy and moreish but HORRIBLY calorific condensed milk traybake from the Nestle site instead of the normals. Hopefully weather will be good tomorrow

    Manic Monday - Lovely living rooms, heavenly halls and SAFE stairs!

    Living room
    1. [STRIKE]Dust everything, get those ornamoents down, dust them, photo frames clocks etc too!
    2. TV area - clean TV, cabinet, make sure you give the digi boxes/video/dvd players etc a wipe before putting them back
    3. Clean the living room window, it's summer time so let that light through!
    4. Vacuum, oh you lot love this one, inc sofas, under furniture you can move safely etc and those skirting boards
    5. If the sofa needs a wipe do so, check those cushions incase they need a wash
    6. Move anything that shouldn't be where it is, like that book, or pile of paperwork/magazines
    7. Water any plants [/STRIKE]

    Hall & Stairs
    1. [STRIKE]Cobwebs - can you see any, get them dusted off
    2. Clear the way, make sure your hall/staris are not a safety/fire hazard, make sure those coats and shoes are tidy
    3. Check fire/smoke alarms, make sure they work and if required change battery
    4. Vacuum throughout inc up the stairs, but take a cloth with you
    5. Wipe hand rails on the way back down[/STRIKE]
    Is it home time yet?
  • kiwi88_2
    kiwi88_2 Posts: 513 Forumite
    Hi All,

    Didn't do much flying last week or this weekend apart from swiping as I've been playing catch-up with my course work. Project due end March :eek: missed the deadline, as did most of us so deadline extended to end April ;) Also 2 assignments to write up neat and hand in also :eek: I will get it done :D

    Anyway will put more effort into flying this week as the house is almost back to "tip" status :eek:
    MFiT Member No 85
    :money: Martin says NO :money:
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    I've been good and twinkled the kitchen today.. hubby swept the floor so it is pretty bearable in there.

    I don't like doing the front room.. it's not fair and all that!!

    I've done about 200 loads of washing today, it at least felt like thta many!!... bed sheets can be hoiked in tomorrow I think. I've done the school coats as well so just the girly coats to do before the 17th when they are all disposed of again. This will be my middle boys last term at primary school and my number 4 girls last term at nursery.. why do they grow up too fast??

    Anyway.. my monday list will consist of the above mentioned bed sheets.. because I hate doing them and probably yelling, splitting up battles, making juice, making food, more yelling, some shouting and probably lots of bottom and nose wiping.. more of the usual then!?

    I'm having a cuppa and getting back to my nest.. see you all tomorrow!
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  • cha97michelle
    cha97michelle Posts: 5,818 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    My plan for the day:

    Monday 2/4:
    Manic Monday - Lovely living rooms, heavenly halls and SAFE stairs!
    Living room
    1. Dust everything, get those ornaments down, dust them, photo frames clocks etc too!
    2. TV area - clean TV, cabinet, make sure you give the digi boxes/video/dvd players etc a wipe before putting them back
    3. Clean the living room window, it's summer time so let that light through!
    4. [strike]Vacuum, oh you lot love this one, inc sofas, under furniture you can move safely etc and those skirting boards[/strike] done today at 6pm, so i shouldn't need to do again. Will wash the skirting boards
    5. If the sofa needs a wipe do so, check those cushions incase they need a wash
    6. Move anything that shouldn't be where it is, like that book, or pile of paperwork/magazines get rid of at least two magazines from the pile (still new and in plastic from my subscriptions last year - too busy while pregnant to read)
    7. Water any plants
    Hall & Stairs
    1. Cobwebs - can you see any, get them dusted off
    2. Clear the way, make sure your hall/staris are not a safety/fire hazard, make sure those coats and shoes are tidy
    3. [strike]Check fire/smoke alarms, make sure they work and if required change battery[/strike]
    4. Vacuum throughout inc up the stairs, but take a cloth with you
    5. Wipe hand rails on the way back down
    Put travel bags away from weekend
    Put travel cot/mattress away
    check airers
    Deal with post
    Make baby bottles
    Take car for MOT at 11
    Pick car up
    Pick up parcel from depot
    Buy a sympathy card for friend who’s mum has died
    Write and Post card
    Wash a load of baby bibs, a load of DH’s clothes
    If sunny, wash baby bedding and dry outside
    Pack 3-6 month clothes in boxes
    Ring npower with reading and about DD increase
    Do some ironing
    Put ironed clothes away
    pay DH's credit card
    check internet banking
    make stew in the SC for tea
    buy some basics from the supermarket
    plus anything else that comes up throughout the day

    Michelle, x
  • DeniseNZ
    DeniseNZ Posts: 1,041 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Morning all.

    Here's me, thinking it was going to be the kitchen - I wiped bench down thoroughly and swept floor last night LOL

    Then the dishwasher broke down :(

    Anyways - as per usual on a Monday, I probably won't get anything on the list done.

    Laundry - one load of towels on the line;
    DS3 gotten off to school camp this morning;
    Weekly menu done;
    Grocery list done;
    I'm presently at work.

    I'm doing a split shift today - will go and get groceries at lunchtime, take them home and unpack them, then head back to work about 3ish.

    Then home in time for dog obedience at 6pm; late dinner, shower and bed!

    If I can squeeze in some living room and hallway time, I surely will :D
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  • ShirleyPark_2
    ShirleyPark_2 Posts: 870 Forumite
    Just about managed to catch up today. Have sorted out a huge pile of clothes to list for sale online, including 4 corsets hopefully I can sell those, as there is no way I'm going to fit into them in the next year or so.


    Manic Monday - Lovely living rooms, heavenly halls and SAFE stairs!
    Living room
    [STRIKE]1. Dust everything, get those ornamoents down, dust them, photo frames clocks etc too!
    2. TV area - clean TV, cabinet, make sure you give the digi boxes/video/dvd players etc a wipe before putting them back[/STRIKE]
    3. Clean the living room window, it's summer time so let that light through! - did that yesterday
    [STRIKE]4. Vacuum, oh you lot love this one, inc sofas, under furniture you can move safely etc and those skirting boards[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]5. If the sofa needs a wipe do so, check those cushions incase they need a wash
    6. Move anything that shouldn't be where it is, like that book, or pile of paperwork/magazines[/STRIKE]
    7. Water any plants - don't have any plants in that room

    Hall & Stairs
    [STRIKE]1. Cobwebs - can you see any, get them dusted off [/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]2. Clear the way, make sure your hall/staris are not a safety/fire hazard, make sure those coats and shoes are tidy[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]3. Check fire/smoke alarms, make sure they work and if required change battery
    4. Vacuum throughout inc up the stairs, but take a cloth with you[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]5. Wipe hand rails on the way back down[/STRIKE]

    Plus
    [STRIKE]Get BF to put the smoke alarm in the hallway back up
    Put clean washing away[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Update finances and determine new debt free date[/STRIKE]
    Check medication to work out when I need to go back to the doctor - AD's 5 weeks, Pill 2 months
    [STRIKE]List stuff for sale online
    Post parcels[/STRIKE]
    Meal plan for the rest of the month
    Add March review to my journal
    Determine goals for April
    Debts: Mum £3923 0% APR
  • chocaholic110
    chocaholic110 Posts: 2,509 Forumite
    Good Morning, I am a long time lurker and occasional poster on this board. I try to follow the Flylady thread but only really get time to post when I am off work - which I am for the next two weeks - hurrah!!



    Manic Monday - Lovely living rooms, heavenly halls and SAFE stairs!

    Living room
    1. Dust everything, get those ornamoents down, dust them, photo frames clocks etc too!
    2. TV area - clean TV, cabinet, make sure you give the digi boxes/video/dvd players etc a wipe before putting them back
    3. Clean the living room window, it's summer time so let that light through!
    4. Vacuum, oh you lot love this one, inc sofas, under furniture you can move safely etc and those skirting boards
    5. If the sofa needs a wipe do so, check those cushions incase they need a wash
    6. Move anything that shouldn't be where it is, like that book, or pile of paperwork/magazines
    7. Water any plants

    Hall & Stairs
    1. Cobwebs - can you see any, get them dusted off
    2. Clear the way, make sure your hall/staris are not a safety/fire hazard, make sure those coats and shoes are tidy
    3. Check fire/smoke alarms, make sure they work and if required change battery
    4. Vacuum throughout inc up the stairs, but take a cloth with you
    5. Wipe hand rails on the way back down


    My List

    I also need to shine kitchen as estate agent is coming to take internal photos today - shouldn't take too long (hopefully) yesterday after Sunday lunch.
    1. Wipe kitchen surfaces
    2. Wipe fronts of cupboards
    3. Shine stainless steel sink and appliances
    4. Polish table
    5. Wipe down paintwork
    6. Wipe down tiles
    7. Wash floor
    8. Attack the twin mountains of washing and ironing
    9. Wrap and post ebay parcel
    10. Go to sorting office to collect package
    11. List at least 5 items on ebay


    Hmmm...looking at that list think had maybe better get dressed and get on, rather than sitting here at the computer!
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