Weekly Flylady Thread 18th January 2010

Tomato

Hi

I am not sure what avater is and how to get it (edit: all sorted now), but would like to show my solidarity and compassion too. AnWs mum my thoughts are with you.

G&b, terrible news. I have two boys 8 & 10 and sometimes think it is a scary world we are living in.

gansandbanjos, thank you. It is a whole new world on my screen now.

ragz, if it is a plastic one, I would not risk it. Might come out crumbled. A kind of fabric one would be ok. I did it before.

Had my cup of tea with pumpkin cake, now off to do some flying. Shame it looks like it is going to rain - wanted to plant some onions. Off I go then

Poppytime

AnW’sMum – Thoughts with you, Miss A and W – am new but would like to join in with the celebration of OH’s birthday
Toots – Am really trying with DS but it is like banging my head against a wall
Thifty – Hope you are feeling better soon and if you are ill, you are ill – simple as. No guilty feelings
MissH – Well done on the 5 stars and sure all will be fine
Pigpen – nag nag
Leed – good luck with the dentist
Nikki_angel – well done on the job front
G&b – ((hugs)) DD and you
TrikerT – Hope DD1’s friend will be ok
Diva – Continued vibes for Tris and Michelle. That cat food looks very interesting. Could you post how you get on with it? I seem to throw away more cat food than mine eats
Play2day – Thanks for that info. If I cant get rid of the black mould I will certainly try that silicone remover
Gotnodosh – Hope all ok with having those teeth out
Jinky and LadyL - Love to you both

Bathroom not looking too bad but everything is on stop this morning as am going to sit down and watch the tennis Flying will be resumed this afternoon :A





Monday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining Area
Level One
Level Two
Level Three Extras

1. Sort the utensils.. half melted spatulas are not necessary!

Tuesday ~ Hall, Stairs and Landing!
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Extras

1. Wash windows and nets/blinds

Wednesday ~ Living room and other reception rooms!
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Extras


Thursday ~ Master bedroom/second room
Level One
Level Two
Level Three

Extras

1. Sort through one box of stuff
2. Find 5 items to sell/give away.. and list for sale if necessary
3. Ring someone you love but haven't spoken to in a while.

Friday ~ Bathroom and WC
Level One
Declutter and mop floors!
Scrub the bath/shower/basins/toilets/bidets etc.. don't forget the outside of the loo and under the scanky rim.. it gets naaaaaasty under there!!.. oh, and don't forget the top of the cistern!
Level Two
Sling shower curtain/bathmats in the wash and scrub down the slimy tiles!
Wash away and mouldy black bits and furry webs
Polish up the taps so they shine!
Level Three
Wash light pull strings! (Painting with neat bleach works then rinse in a jug of water)
Scrub down the paintwork and radiators.. back and front!
Clear and wipe window sills and frames and make the blinds/curtains nice and clean
Extras

1. Clean out the toiletries cupboard and put back the stuff you use.. and fling the stuff you don't! Do any necessary decanting so you have fewer almost empties!
2. Replace and curly toothbrushes
3. Polish mirrors and shelves!
4. Make a note of stuff you do need to stock up.. and stuff you already have stocked up for 10 years!

greenbee

ragz wrote: »

Can I really put the shower curtain in the washing machine?
Luckily I have spare ones put by for homebirth so can replace if it goes wrong but am just checking before I try...

Yes, if it's a fabric one. If it's a plastic one, then no

ragz wrote: »

Also, bits betweeen tiles are going yellow and around bath is mouldy - shall I paint with bleach? If so do I have to clean it off?

I don't think you should be playing with bleach in your condition Wear a mask and gloves to protect yourself from the mould spores too

To kill the mould spores (most important thing) dilute 2tsp tea tree oil in 450ml water, put in a spray gottle and spray grout.

Mould/mildew remover - dilute 60g borax in 110ml vinegar and some warm water

To treat mould, dilute 110ml hydrogen peroxide in 225 ml water. Put in a spray bottle, spray onto mouldy areas and leave for an hour, then rinse.

To prevent mould, dry the shower/tiles/tub with a squeegie after use, let in natural light and wipe down tiles with diluted vinegar to inhibit mould growth.

have fun
You can also try scrubbing with bicarb or full strength vinegar on a toothbrush... but don't expose yourself to the mould spores.

SunnyGirl

Friday ~ Bathroom and WC Done!
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and mop floors![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Scrub the bath/shower/basins/toilets/bidets etc.. don't forget the outside of the loo and under the scanky rim.. it gets naaaaaasty under there!!.. oh, and don't forget the top of the cistern![/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Sling shower curtain/bathmats in the wash and scrub down the slimy tiles![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wash away and mouldy black bits and furry webs[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Polish up the taps so they shine![/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wash light pull strings! (Painting with neat bleach works then rinse in a jug of water)[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Scrub down the paintwork and radiators.. back and front![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe window sills and frames and make the blinds/curtains nice and clean[/STRIKE]
Extras

1. [STRIKE]Clean out the toiletries cupboard and put back the stuff you use.. and fling the stuff you don't! Do any necessary decanting so you have fewer almost empties![/STRIKE]
2. [STRIKE]Replace and curly toothbrushes[/STRIKE]On shopping list for next week
   
3. [STRIKE]Polish mirrors and shelves![/STRIKE]
4. [STRIKE]Make a note of stuff you do need to stock up.. and stuff you already have stocked up for 10 years![/STRIKE]

ragz_2

I don't think you should be playing with bleach in your condition Wear a mask and gloves to protect yourself from the mould spores too

Aww thanks for the concern but my whole house is mouldy and I spend a lot of time drying windows and wiping off mould every day so prob a bit late for that! Thanks for the tips though, will go dig out my tea tree oil - expect I'll find it while sorting bathroom, I keep chucking out products but still have millions I never use...
Do you think a tub of Nivea I've had for 7 years and had to scrape mould off yesterday should go in the bin?

As I can't put my plastic shower curtain in the WM, what shall I do with it?

Caught up with the thread a bit and added my yellow Avatar xx

Dustykitten

Morning all


AnW'sMum and of course Miss A and Master W sending you all lots of love today. I hope spring comes really soon so that your Daddy can look down and see the daffodils blowing in the breeze.

Pooh Belated Birthday wishes

Diva I hope Tris and Michelle star to improve very soon

As it is raining my aim is to clean all 4 bedrooms this morning - kids have done their bit and tidied everything away so if I get a wiggle on it is achievable.

nopot2pin

Just a short post to send hugs to AnW'sMum, Miss A and Master W.

I have got the lurgi, it started last night... throwing up ect ect, and still feel rubbish today
ttfn
Potty
xx

kalojac

Morning All,

I have tried to read through a few posts, but not been keeping up in the evenings this week, will read the rest soon.

Anyway....

Froddlington hope you start to see an improvement soon, we've all been there, I had PND with all 3 of my boys, and its horrible, but time and some tablets were the solution for me, I hope you start to feel better soon.

Nuttyrockeress, so sorry about your/mam's dog, they become part of the family don't they. xx

I'll catch up with everybody elses posts soon

Wednesday ~ Living room and other reception rooms!
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and vacuum floors[/STRIKE]
Wipe sofas and wash any smelly soft furnishings/nets
Level Two
Dust all electrical appliances and polish screens
Wipe and water plants
15 minutes filing and 15 minutes deleting rubbish off the computer.. useless emails, old files, updating spreadsheets etc
Level Three
Sort through a bookshelf.. a different one to last time!
Make any important phonecalls you have been putting off
[STRIKE]vacuum under furniture you can move safely[/STRIKE]



Extras

1. [STRIKE]
   
2. Check smoke alarms
3. Clean out pets
4. [/STRIKE]
5. Clear mantle of junk, wipe/polish and return pretties
6. Empty and wash out any bins

Thursday ~ Master bedroom/second room
Level One
[STRIKE]Strip, wash and replace the bedding[/STRIKE]
Clear the floordrobe!
Level Two
Vacuum the floors.. and the cobwebs!
Tidy up drawers of clothing and the multitude of shoes
For those who have been hiding stuff... Tidy under the bed!!!
Level Three
Wash curtains and nets and windows
Empty and wash out upstairs bins
Binbag dance!


Extras

1. Sort through one box of stuff
2. Find 5 items to sell/give away.. and list for sale if necessary
3. Ring someone you love but haven't spoken to in a while.
4. 15 minute sort out of those random bits of gibble that are strewn about the flat surfaces in your room!

Friday ~ Bathroom and WC
Level One
Declutter and mop floors!
Scrub the bath/shower/basins/toilets/bidets etc.. don't forget the outside of the loo and under the scanky rim.. it gets naaaaaasty under there!!.. oh, and don't forget the top of the cistern!
Level Two
Sling shower curtain/bathmats in the wash and scrub down the slimy tiles!
Wash away and mouldy black bits and furry webs
Polish up the taps so they shine!
Level Three
Wash light pull strings! (Painting with neat bleach works then rinse in a jug of water)
Scrub down the paintwork and radiators.. back and front!
Clear and wipe window sills and frames and make the blinds/curtains nice and clean
Extras

1. Clean out the toiletries cupboard and put back the stuff you use.. and fling the stuff you don't! Do any necessary decanting so you have fewer almost empties!
2. Replace and curly toothbrushes
3. Polish mirrors and shelves!
4. Make a note of stuff you do need to stock up.. and stuff you already have stocked up for 10 years!

WEEKEND LIST

• Boys Room(of doom), its a 5/6 hour job :mad:
• Ebay (didn't get this done last weekend, so 10 items this weekend)
• 4 hours homeworking
• Shredding got a pile's worth again.
• Husband's wardrobe - maybe - dependent on time.

Will update tonight, the 2 bigger boys are school lunches today, so got to go and get going, DS 3 is off Nursery today with sore throat/head and is happy for now with his cozy blanket and a DVD so must get on with my jobs, there are tonnes still to do

Kalojac xxxx

jinky67

For A and W and AnW's Mum

PS. I wore yellow socks today:D

Love and hugs to L-L, Diva and Tris and Michelle, Toots, Poppy and Mudders:kisses3::grouphug:

will be out most of the day so flying later like Poppy ( the tennis obsessive:p)

Valli

Tomato wrote: »

Personally, I find cleaning very pheraputic (is this correct spellling?). since you ask, no - therapeutic

• call my mum, my teacher, and my friend is this one person or three?

Hi Tomato - I'm being (a) a bit rude and (b) nosey
(Chorus of Flyladies nationwide chiming in with 'No change there, then' :rotfl:

AnW'sMum wrote: »

Morning all

It is so wonderful to see all the yellow this morning, I have quickly whizzed through the last couple of pages to show Miss A and she has a grin like this

Off to work soon, uniform for me so only able to wear yellow knickers!x

One of these days I might find an excuse to pop in your place of work and CHECK;)

ragz wrote: »

Can I really put the shower curtain in the washing machine?
Luckily I have spare ones put by for homebirth so can replace if it goes wrong but am just checking before I try...

Also, bits betweeen tiles are going yellow and around bath is mouldy - shall I paint with bleach? If so do I have to clean it off?

err shouldn't you be taking it a bit steady?

Morning all

Lovely to see the Avvies...and lovely that some of our newest Flyladies are joining in. Thinking also of Mudder's friend Karena's family.
healthy vibes for Toots, Lady Liberty, GnBs littley - that poor girl goes through so very much. Peaceful vibes for those feeling depressed and down - and it's a hard slog through winter when the skies are so grey and dank-looking. Headache free vibes for migraine sufferers and get that job vibes for juliejim
but
special love on this special day to AnWsMUm, A and W and Happy Birthday to their OH/daddy