Weekly Flylady Thread 4th August 2008

pigpen

ragz wrote: »

Sexymouse I fail to see how being naked affects your ability to clean things? Surely the lack of clothes to get in the way, snag on furniture, trip you up, etc would be a bonus?;)

That depends on the length of your pubic hair and the sagginess of your breasticles.. you could get the pyebs caught in the brushes on the vacuum cleaner!! or.. your chesticles could dip in the bucket of bleachy water... plus if you were cleaning the windows.. I dread to think what the passersby would go through.. talk about post traumatic stress!!!

pigpen

sexymouse wrote: »

Right, I've dressed myself, as the nekkidness was causing such a comotion on here, and have since done quite a few things on my list, including the windows and front door brass.

I rest my case.. a bonny sight you'd be out there starkers!

ragz_2

pigpen wrote: »

That depends on the length of your pubic hair and the sagginess of your breasticles.. you could get the pyebs caught in the brushes on the vacuum cleaner!! or.. your chesticles could dip in the bucket of bleachy water... plus if you were cleaning the windows.. I dread to think what the passersby would go through.. talk about post traumatic stress!!!

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Dustykitten

Thanks Polly and Pigpen x

Right living room hoovered and toy cupboard sorted. Loads of stuff DS3 doesn't want (my kids are great at saying get rid of that) so another 2 boxes to put away for the NCT sale or to ebay after holiday. A few of the more classic toys or ones they loved I am going to store away for when they are older as I wish Mum had kept a few of my bits.

Lunch now and then tennis for DS3 - i'll wet wipe the living room whilst he is there. Swimming lesson later as well.

skintscotslass

jackie_w wrote: »

Anyway, I know I shouldnt feel down about it, but, I do. I went to see my friend last night, she had a baby in May, and OMG her house is spotless, and I mean spotless. She was like that before the baby came along, and I used to always say to her, that she wouldnt have time to have an immaculate house when the baby was here, but, she does. I dont know how she does it. Anyway, I felt really ashamed last night when I went to bed, and I didnt feel any better when I got up this morning.

I think she is spending too much time cleaning and not cuddling her baby. Dont beat yourself up about it Jackie, I'm definately in the slummy mummy catagory. I think most of us here are. Trying to keep to a vague routine helps me.

sexymouse

Monday Melee - Kitchen
Level One
Level Two
Sweep and mop floors
Level Three
Extra Mission: help yourself
1. Clean the hob
Tuesday Twister! - Living room & hall
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas and hall
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
[strike]Remove clutter[/strike] As much of it as I can - most is OH's again! :mad:
[strike]Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets[/strike]
Level 3
Sort through a dumping drawer/cupboard
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Extra Mission:
1. [strike]Clean windows & any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc[/strike]
2. [strike]Polish front door brass[/strike]
3. Doctors 4.10pm

skintscotslass

I've had to work twice as hard to make up for skiving yesterday...

Monday Melee - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
[/STRIKE]Clear 1 window sill
Level Two
Sweep and mop floors
Scrub out the sticky fridge!
[STRIKE]Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
[/STRIKE]Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
[STRIKE]Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
[/STRIKE]Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Clean out your mankiest kitchen cupboard..
Extra Mission : help yourself

1. Clean the hob
2. [STRIKE] Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
   
3. 32 fling boogie..
4. Phone someone you love just to tell them so!
5. Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET[/STRIKE]

Tuesday Twister! - Living room, halls and stairs
Level 1
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors [/STRIKE]and sofas and hall and stairs
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
[STRIKE]Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
[/STRIKE]Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
HHI
Level 3
Wipe and water plants
Sort through a dumping drawer/cupboard
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks –

1. Clean windows & any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
2. Sort through shoes and coats and bags
3. [STRIKE]Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!! [/STRIKE]
4. Wash any cushions, throws or curtains that need it

Grrrr, also realised that I'm back in Liverpool on Thursday, so I need to get my list done today and tomorrow *sigh* As I'm picking DD and my parents up on Monday, I really need to leave the house spotless.

jackie_w

Im sitting at work thinking I will make a start on something when i get home.

I have been reading through the posts and see the bit about cleaning out the washing machine. i really need to do this, mine is stinking. Do you put the vinegar and soda crystals into the soap powder drawer or directly into the drum? Also, how much should I put in?

I was reading the actual fly lady website, and it was saying the first thing I should do is shine my sink. So, after ive rinsed away the water and the bleach would I be able to use a flash wipe on the sink? Im not to clever when it comes to knowing which chenmicals I can mix.

And before I go another tip I would love is cleaning my tv cabinet. its chrome and glass, and no matter how I clean it, I always end up with dust particles on it 5 minutes later? Anyone any ideas?


Jackie

gunsandbanjos

skintscotslass wrote: »

Any Scottish flybabies got their exam results today? DD sat Spanish this year, a year early but I'm not allowed to open the envelope. Need to wait until Monday when I pick her up from the airport

You can check online if you want to be sneaky:o

jackie_w

skintscotslass wrote: »

I'm definately in the slummy mummy catagory. I think most of us here are. Trying to keep to a vague routine helps me.

Im definetly a slummy mummy too.