Weekly Flylady Thread 28th July 2008

foreversomeday

Hello,

I posted a few days ago about not being able to be motivated and somebody pointed me in the direction of the Flylady website. I've been doing the baby steps and finally convinced our lazy lodger that he doesn't have to use the sink to soak things for days... and I decided that today I would try just level 1. Well I have done that (clearing the surfaces in the kitchen) and I notice that one of the level 2 tasks is to clean my oven. I've been moaning about our oven for ages as it makes horrible black smoke which smells nasty every time I use it!

The only thing is (this is a bit embarrassing!) I have never cleaned an oven in my life and haven't got a clue where to start. I was hoping you lovely ladies could give me some suggestions! I have two different types of oven cleaner in my cupboard, one in a spray bottle (cif) and one which is a clay like substance in a pot (astonish). These both say to apply, (cif says to leave for a while,) and rinse off. Sorry if I sound thick, but how exactly do you rinse off an oven? It's hard to see in there and have visions of ending up with water all over the floor, while I strain to see if I have rinsed every last bit of soapy stuff off! Or should I not worry if I don't get every last bubble off?

I also have some stardrops and some lemons, but no spare squeezy bottle, just a sponge and a pot. I probably ought to use the proper oven cleaning stuff up first though. (at least then I would gain a squeezy bottle!) but if it is much less hassle to use anything else I will probably do that. Oh - and do you have to turn the oven on like the prompt says?? I think I will melt if this house gets any hotter

Is there an idiot's guide to cleaning an oven anywhere? :rotfl:

Valli

In my HHC got kitched wiped down - appliances,surfaces, tiles & cupboard fronts. Floor swept. HH then ended but I stayed with it to mop floor, which is now drying.
Slight disruption to HHC caused by large hungry teenager (But I'm CLEANING the kitchen!) Put most of stuff back in undersink cupboard, just waiting for plastic basket for dusters etc to dry (and that was grotty - don't think I've ever washed it out before - the dustbunnies were breeding! LOL)
So mucho thanks for the inspiration.
I'm going to use the mopping water to wash the front door down now.
Then I think I'll have a coffee - I know I've earned it.

Incidentally these threads are so motivating and so supportive! Thank you all.:D :T

(I bet everytime I go in kitchen I will open, and admire cupboard. How sad am I?)

pigpen

To rinse the oven I use a bowl of hot water and some kitchen roll..

I use dry kitchen roll to scrape off the worst then use an old raggy cloth.. or anything I can get my grubby mitts on and wipe around with the hot water... one wipe and rinse the cloth.. the water should be hot enough to rinse the fat off the cloth so you aren't just smearing it about.

Then.. buy a couple of those fabulous teflon sheets and lay one in the bottom of the oven.. anything dropping while it cooks goes on those and is so much simpler to wipe off..

and a wonderful word... Ovenmate... works like a dream.. even in my never cleaned oven!

kazmeister

:coffee: anyone. I've got mine and Reeses cups mmmmmmmmmmm

Healing vibes for pigpens mothers poorly pooch

Tete en l'air - I'm lilke that too when I'm at work wishing I could be home joining in. I work fulltime, have 2 kids 16 and 9 and OH who works a 40 hr week plus up to 100 hrs overtime a month :eek: so housework all down to me to fit in somewhere. Only off this week on hols at home.

Welcome back Sarahshattered - hope leg completely recovered

Oops getting carried away there what have I done well not much

Monday Mayhem - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Vacuum through the living room, hall and stairs
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean windows and all glass.. including the tv screen
Clear the mantel and only put back the items which are supposed to be there.. and that doesn't include letters, keys or other treasure!
Wipe and water plants
Put all your hotspots in one pile and work your way through it..
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks –

1. Sort out school bags and lunch boxes and other school related stuff for the new year.. including coats and shoes.. what needs replacing??
2. Wipe down any paintwork that needs it.
3. Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
4. Wash any cushions, throws or curtains that need it

Tuesday trauma - Kitchen and Dining Room
[strike]Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces[/strike] - all done
Sweep and mop floors
Clean the oven.. - does cleaning the door count
[strike]Cleaned the hob[/strike]
Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
[strike]Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster [/strike]- all scrubbed and done
[strike]Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances[/strike] .. don't forget those kick boards.. - all done tops and bottoms kickboards to do with floor
Clean out your mankiest kitchen cupboard.. mine is the baking cupboard.. what is yours?
Extra Mission : help yourself

1. Run the WM through 'clean cycle'.. hottish wash with a splosh of vinegar, soda crystals bleach.. whatever you fancy just clear those pipes of gunge!
2. [strike]Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk[/strike]!- all done
3. 31 fling boogie..
4. Have a film fest.. with popcorn and pop!!
5. Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET

Will join you pigpen for another at 12.30 - 1

juliejim

I'll just sort some lunch out then I'll join you @ 12.30.

Pollybear

Afternoon all.

One load of washing done, it was outside for an hour or so before the rain. Sunshine and heavy showers ever since so it's staying upstairs.

Tuesday is living room day for me and I've actually done it well today. Spent nearly two hours doing living room, hallway and stairs. I think I've moved everything and cleaned behind and under and it's all put back. Vacuumed kitchen too.

It's a bit fresher here today but the house is still hot even with all the windows and doors open.

pigpen

Valli wrote: »

(I bet everytime I go in kitchen I will open, and admire cupboard. How sad am I?)

And that is exactly why you cleaned it!! So you can see how fabulous it is and how pleased you are with it.. next week you do another one and before you know it the whole kitchen is a glory!

kazmeister

Pigpens HHC startsany minute now ........ I'm off

dinx1972

I found the kitchen table:j :j :j . HHC completed 11.45, showered and dressed, myself DS1 and DS2 fed, and now time for :coffee: , before I drop a load of stuff off to charity shop, drop off Ds1 sample at docs before 1.30, pick up onions from farm shop for home made burgers and BBQ tonight, post postal comp entries and treat kids to an hour at the park for some cricket practice with me who cannot throw a ball to save her life:rotfl: , oh the joys of motherhood.

ragz_2

I'm on my break as just spent HHC under the sofa (OMG what a state!!)

Foreversomeday you are no the only one who has never cleaned an oven! I have ordered some oven cleaner to come with my groceries so will do that tomorrow when it arrives.

So far today I have

Folded washing and put half away (DS1 sleeping so not going in that room!)
Put washing on the line, even though it looks like rain.
Swept floors downstairs and washed kitchen floor.
Cleaned and swept under the sofa.
Called Lampons to get them to come fix a few things in the house.
Put fishfingers on for the kids.
Ordered ADSA online shop for tomorrow.


Now I need to clear off the table as I put all the stuff from under the sofa on it, DS1 due to wake up any minute though so I am having a break while their lunch cools down.

Good luck to everyone just started their HHC!