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Weekly Flylady Thread 4th August 2008

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  • pigpen
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    jackie_w wrote: »
    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

    flash wipe will be fine.. it is harpic and bleach you do not EVER EVER EVER mix.. unless you have a severe death wish!

    chrome and glass.. washing up liquid and white vinegar.. and a squeegee!! If this doens't help.. use an anti static wipe. The TV naturally draws dust to it but these help. and don't dry dust.. it just flicks the dust back into the air and it resettles in minutes.. damp dusting is so much better and cleaner!

    Put the soda crystals and vinegar in the soap drawer.. then it cleans down the inlet pipe.

    Can I add too.. everyone who does this.. take out the drawer and look at the TOP of the hole in the machine!! The shower bits the water comes out of get blocked with clacky goo from the liquid and powder and it is manky.. it isn't so obvious to clean in there.. I use a nail brush!
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  • ragz_2
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    Slummy mummy here too!!!!
    Been using the "I've just had a baby excuse" since they were born and I'm hanging on to it even now youngest is 1!
    Kids, blame them for everything.

    I would also like to know how to clean my WM, it stinks and in the rubber rim is a LOT of mould!! What do I do?
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  • skintscotslass
    skintscotslass Posts: 2,860 Forumite
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    gunsandbanjos wrote: »
    You can check online if you want to be sneaky:o

    No!! really!!!!! How do I do that??????
  • nicki_2
    nicki_2 Posts: 7,321 Forumite
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    I'm going to have to go out in the rain for a long walk with DD. I'm trying to clear up all the paperwork I've been "hiding" (no bills...just couldn't be bothered filing it properly) since ex moved out and I keep finding things to do with him and us and his new girlfriend :( All I want to do right now is cry again. Its a year yesterday since we split up and I'm bad enough as it is, I thought a flinging session would help, but its just making things worse.:cry::cry::cry: In fact I've got to stop now. Just found a book of love poems he got me when we first started dating :cry::cry:
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  • loopy-loo73
    loopy-loo73 Posts: 594 Forumite
    skintscotslass wrote: »
    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.

    Yay :D i'm definately one of these :D and my kids love me for it (well dd1 does, dd2 is a little young to tell me yet!!)

    Lou x
  • gunsandbanjos
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    skintscotslass wrote: »
    No!! really!!!!! How do I do that??????

    I'm sure the results were available from 8am online, not sure how it works. DD may have had to set up an account in which case it would maybe need a password. Just checked online and DD would have had to set up a 'mysqa' account, if she has she will have been emailed her exam results already.
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  • boddy
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    Nicki Big hugs for you and DD.
  • pigpen
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    ragz wrote: »
    I would also like to know how to clean my WM, it stinks and in the rubber rim is a LOT of mould!! What do I do?

    dry the door seal and spray it with mould and mildew remover or gloop some neat bleach in.. leave it overnight to soak.

    in the morning.. drag out the drawer... scrub the inside of the slot with a nail brush or scrubbing brush make sure you do the top where the water comes in. scrub the drawer.. I am so lazy I chuck mine in the DW. Replace drawer. I clean the filter now as well.. but if it isn't obvious on the mchine don't look for it! It is usually in a door in the front.

    Put a sploosh of white vinegar and a big spoonful of soda crystals in the drawers.. I add a gloob of bleach and stardrops as well.. but that might be excessive.

    Put the machine on its hottest wash and let it run its course.. it should smell sweet and lovely when it is done.
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  • jackie_w
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    nicki wrote: »
    I'm going to have to go out in the rain for a long walk with DD. I'm trying to clear up all the paperwork I've been "hiding" (no bills...just couldn't be bothered filing it properly) since ex moved out and I keep finding things to do with him and us and his new girlfriend :( All I want to do right now is cry again. Its a year yesterday since we split up and I'm bad enough as it is, I thought a flinging session would help, but its just making things worse.:cry::cry::cry: In fact I've got to stop now. Just found a book of love poems he got me when we first started dating :cry::cry:


    Big hugs for you nicki. Hes not worth it:grouphug: .
  • pigpen
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    nicki wrote: »
    I'm going to have to go out in the rain for a long walk with DD. I'm trying to clear up all the paperwork I've been "hiding" (no bills...just couldn't be bothered filing it properly) since ex moved out and I keep finding things to do with him and us and his new girlfriend :( All I want to do right now is cry again. Its a year yesterday since we split up and I'm bad enough as it is, I thought a flinging session would help, but its just making things worse.:cry::cry::cry: In fact I've got to stop now. Just found a book of love poems he got me when we first started dating :cry::cry:

    big hugs to you.. it will get easier but be gentle on yourself. He is the one who has lost out.. you are too darn good for him, or anyone else who would not treat you as you deserve to be treated.. grab a cuppa and go slob on the sofa with DD's favourite film and have a junk food and hug session!!

    A year yesterday means you have now done the hardest bit.. all the firsts!!! NOW you CAN move forward.. life is way way too short to be unhappy.

    My friend is a homeopath and we call each other when we are having an 'off' day.. we regularly prescribe one another with a dose of 'slapped leg' and a dose of 'get a grip'!.. We have 'needing to be nasty workshops'.. we slate everyone we know.. and some we don't and vent our spleens!! It seriously works.. I had a dose of 'get a grip' this morning.. then I washed it down with a bit of 'told you so'.

    Tomorrow is a new day.. and today will be in the past.. let it go!

    (((hugs))) and a cyber flake...
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