Weekly Flylady Thread 7th February 2011

pigpen

Do not lose heart if you cannot keep up with everyone else or reading the thread, don't try to reply to everyone and please remember to include something about flying in all your posts, chat is for the weekend when your home is looking beautiful!!! Things will settle again in a couple of weeks so don't worry it will return to normal and we will hopefully have some new fledglings.

Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. 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!

Following requests to start things steadier for new members who did not realise the tasks list wasn't a must do, just an encouragement. There will now be level 1, 2 and 3. Level 1 being very basic it has been requested that this is just vital tasks for basic cleanliness, level 2 usually has some decluttering and clearing, up to 3 which is more advanced and time consuming. If you want to do level 2 you add the tasks on level 1 with the level 2 tasks, if you want to do level 3 you add the tasks on, easy peasy. Choose a level to aim for but be realistic, if you've got a busy day on or are just starting etc aim for level one, if you get higher then great, if not then not to worry its only suggestions. Every room comes back around next week. Trust me some days I'll only be doing level one myself.

THESE LISTS ARE ONLY SUGGESTIONS AND NOT A MUST DO LIST, ALWAYS WELCOME TO POST AND FOLLOW YOUR OWN.

Also adding a declutter mission each day. Another one where it's up to you if you want to do it or if you need to. This follows requests from members who are looking to declutter. Binbag dances, hotspot clearing, cupboard sorts, drawer sorts etc will all be on this list. Any problems with this or any suggestions do please let me know.

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/todailies are anything you need to do today and every day stuff like laundry, swish and swipe kitchen and bathroom, ironing, making beds, vacuuming high traffic areas, making meals etc

Night-time 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.

Fling Boogie/binbag dance - stick on some loud music, grab a binbag or carrier bag and whizz around the house finding items that can go out with the rubbish, recycling, for charity shop, basically anything that will stop it cluttering your home.

Swish and swipe/S&S means have a quick wipe over an area such as a sink or toilet to prevent the build up of dirt. This is usually done on a daily basis

HHE/HHC/HHI Half Hour exercise/challenge/ironing ... run around for 30 minutes to the Benny Hill music frantically cleaning, exercising or ironing.. other music may be used if you prefer!

5GC five minutes gardening.. make it lovely for your family and enjoy it!

Other abbreviations you may find useful

WM ~ Washing machine
TD ~ Tumble dryer
SC ~ Slowcooker
BM ~ Breadmaker
DW ~ Dishwasher
SOAADFA ~ Sit on 'bottom' and do 'nothing'
KH/XH/FW ~ Ex-husband and other not so polite versions
DH/DD/DS/DW/DP ~ Dear husband/daughter/son/wife/partner/whatever
OH/SO ~ Other half/significant other
NN ~ nice neighbour
Toxic (friend/mother/sister/whoever) ~ person in your life that seems to exist to make your life miserable
AF ~ Aunt Flo 'time of the month'.. nothing to do with flying but it comes up often.
ETA ~ Editted to add
gibble ~ miscellaneous crap that appears forever homeless
Dot-to-dot ~ this is a AnW'sMum's way of tidying - pick a small area (not a whole room) like a chair/coffee/table/shelf/worktop or wherever- thats your first 'dot' - totally clear it - clean it - and only put back what should be there - deal with what you have removed (not just move it somewhere else) then if you have time move on and do the same to another 'dot' -the idea is just like a dot to dot puzzle, you aim to join up all the dots and have a tidy room. The trick is to keep each dot tidy until you get them all joined up!
RoD ~ Room of Doom, the one room that feels like it is a permanent pit and cannot be used to its potential!

The Spoon Theory

http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/ar...e-miserandino

Ok here goes this week

Monday ~ Living room/family room or other reception room!
Level One
Declutter and vacuum the floors!
Wear something purple light a candle and remember Diva and other people we no longer have with us but carry forever in our hearts
Level Two
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move!
Dust and deweb.. check those smoke alarms
Straighten a bookcase
Level Three
Polish glass, mirrors and pictures
Wipe and water the plants
Fill a binbag of clutter and fling it

Extras

1. 15mins. filing
2. Wash any soft furnishings that are ickified
3. Clean out a cupboard.. any cupboard
4. If you are able/weather permitting go do your necessary garden jobs.

Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
Level One
Sweep, vacuum and mop floors
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
Shine that stinky sink
Level Two
Wipe table replacing cloth if necessary.. I want to see pretty tables piles of mail and pens and goodness knows what else has to go!
Clear out a cupboard.. The one with baking supplies or the one with pans and plastic boxes.. GO!! Or you could, if you have one, clear the pantry!
Wipe and replace small appliances.. Clean one thoroughly!
Level Three
Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards!
Wipe the insides of all the cupboard doors!
Organise any cookery books.. Dusted, destickified and placed back tidily!
Dejunk window sills

Extras

1. Wash/replace any scanky dishclothes/sponges etc
2. Throw out those bacteria breeding chipped mugs and plates etc
3. Sort out and restock medicine cupboards
4. Wash the brushes, mops, dustpans etc.. how gross do these get?

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check smoke alarms are working
Remove bed linen and replace with fresh linen
Declutter the floordrobe
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. make sure to do the bed base.. mine was gross
Vacuum mattress before replacing fresh linen
15 minutes grotspot clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
Defluff and demuck woodwork... skirtings, window frames, door frames dados, picture rails etc

Extras

1. fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go grab a bag and clear that clutter
2. Air the duvet.. fling it over the line for half an hour if you can.. fly away bugs!
3. Clean windows in these rooms
4. Binbag dance to go to charity shop! Or just general rehoming!

Thursday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
Level One
Declutter floors
Vacuum/mop all these floors
Level Two
Wipe keyboard/monitor etc.. bath, basins, bog.. the works!!
Check bath sealant/grout.. does it need replacing? If so either do it or arrange for it to be done
Wash bath mats, shower curtains, net etc
Level Three
Wipe paintwork up the stairs.. it always looks so much nicer cleaned and vacuumed!
Clear and tidy and sort a bookcase/shelves!
Clear and wipe the desk. do relevant filing/shredding etc
Extras

1. HHI
2. Catch up relevant phonecalls
3. Do a mini-job you have been putting off forever.. an email or letter or whatever!
4. Make a start on a craft project you've been wanting to do for ages! or finish one!

Friday ~ Childrens Rooms, Spare rooms Or just neglected spaces!
Level One
Declutter and vacuum the floor!
Strip and wash and replace stinky bedding
Make half an hour for YOURSELF!!!
Level Two
Sort through a cupboard of clothing
Sort through a box of toys/junk
Binbag dance
Level Three
Tidy/straighten a bookcase/shelf unit
Wash any curtains/cushions etc that are in need
Dust and deweb
Extras

1. Make a list of 5 things you want done by the start of half term holidays..
2. HHI
3. Clean out pets.. make appointments for any vaccinations they need!!
4. Wipe away all sticky fingerprints and suchlike!

tootifruities

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Please let me know if your name is missing - also let me know if you are a lurker so I dont take you off the list!!!! (I take off anyone who hasnt posted for more than 4 weeks otherwise the list would become unmanageable)

PIGPEN.. You may call me ma'am, HRH or merely 'Oh illustrious leader'
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Money Saving Diva R.I.P.

AnW'sMum

We're in again

toottifrootti

and me too!!!!!!
thanks for the lists pigpen


Monday A coming for coffee, ebay / paperwork
Tuesday 3 x hosp appts and lunch with C, ebay / paperwork
Wednesday Prayergroup & service 10.00, early tea and discussion group 5.45, ebay / paperwork

Thursday cleaner 12-14.00/ ebay/ paperwork
Friday assisted shopping 9-12, Group meeting 1.30 (bus at 12.00) ebay/paperwork
Saturday ebay/ paperwork
Sunday Church 10.30


this week
update flylady list
empty handbag
find details of recycling plant
clean light switches 1/7

this month
get all paperwork under control
get everything possible ebayed

that will do for now

toots xx



Were you hoping you wouldnt see this again..... too bad!!:rotfl:

This is my list of what needs doing - some of it you all do on a weekly basis but I cant - I need it written down so I can check for each room what needs done. I will be doing my dailies and anything extra I spot on pigpen's lists.
The following list does not include the admin/mail sorting on a daily basis.

here we go....

1. clean and defrost freezer *
2. filing= job for february
3. purge files
4. Gather insurance documents
5. Gather important papers for solicitor/DB/flat & put in new file
6. Passport - fill in form, take to PO and submit - (need £85)
7. declutter and ebay the stuff to get the money for painters bill/heater for LR/ tumble dryer/ trip switch repair/ debts /passport £85/outside plumbing repairs/ dividing fence / paving for new wheelchair
8. Wash the vacuum cleaner innards and filters.. do not reassemble until completely dry!!
9. arrange for back path to be widened
10. arrange for corner to get slabbed
11. go and look for fire for LR
12. return toxic's loan papers ( i have been 'hiding' them for her!)
13. sell and payout toxic's eBay stuff
14. sell and payout F's eBay stuff
15. sort out new utilities paperwork etc
16. gather stuff for auction
17. charge ewbank - cant find charger
18. find and label all chargers
19. do contacts list for DB
20. do contacts for C/A/N/E/A.M
21. sort through DVD's
22. sort through CD's
23. put old cds in garden
24. get emergency contact numbers for emergency box on top shelf
25. clear and tidy 2nd shelf in cupboard (LR)
26. clean 2nd shelf
27. go through instruction booklets/receipts etc and discard where appropriate
28. clear hotspot at side of pc
29. clean screen
30. [STRIKE]check off receipts and shred if not required[/STRIKE]
31. clean pc work surface
32. clean printer and see if fixable
33. empty box of gubbins on printer shelf
34. clean printer shelf
35. clean tower on outside
36. do a Valli on the inside! *
    
37. move tower and shredder and clean carpet
38. wipe skirtings in cupboard
39. get skirtings in cupboard re-filled
40. get crack on wall checked and refilled and painted.
41. Clean keyboard -yeuch!
42. Clean keyboard shelf
43. empty white box in cupboard
44. clean marks off LR carpet
45. get skirtings refilled in LR
46. scrub fingermarks from door
47. get draft blocked in electricity cupboard - can i use expandable filler?
    
48. empty square magazine rack ready to sell
49. empty drawers of writing desk
50. re-home stuff from writing desk
51. water and repot plants
52. dust books and shelves in 1st bookcase
53. dispose of books from 1st bookcase
54. dust books and shelves in 2nd bookcase
55. dispose of books from 2nd bookcase
56. clean radiator in LR
57. get marks off pc chair upholstery
58. open bed settee and check bedding
59. repair burn hole on settee cushion
60. polish leather chair
61. get remote for leather chair repaired
62. wash voiles in LR
63. clean blind in K
64. clean out under sink cupboard
65. clean out food cupboard
66. get rid of excess blue and white dishes
67. clean cooker filter and hood
68. scrub tiles
69. fill in grout where missing (K)
70. move steamer to cupboard in hall
71. repair boiler cupboard door
72. clean top of boiler
73. polish kitchen table
74. polish or paint kitchen chairs
75. repair chair pads
76. re-fill skirtings where needed
77. clean radiator K
78. get filter cleaned on washing machine – need strong man!
79. Clean blind in bathroom
80. Fix blind cords in bathroom or replace
81. remove broken shower curtain hooks from rail
82. take off shower drain cover and clean underneath
83. clean radiator bathroom
84. repaint scuffs/chips radiator in bathroom
85. Wash light pull strings! (Painting with neat bleach works then rinse in a jug of water)
86. wash wall from ceiling downwards
87. clean ceiling light
88. clean shower stool
89. clean loo rail
90. hang new curtains in BR
91. hang voile in BR
92. find home for velvet curtain from BR
93. put new lining paper in C of D
94. tidy all drawers in C of D
95. try on all clothes and finally get rid of anything that doesnt fit
96. arrange for bed raiser to be removed so mattress can be turned *
    
97. dust bed frame and wooden slats
98. hoover mattress when turned
99. empty blanket box
100. get lid repaired on blanket box
101. get rid of blanket box *
     
102. amalgamate all wool stock
103. block off draft from chimney vent
104. sort through boxes of photos
105. pack away in ikea box stuff not needed with a list – put on top shelf(BR)
106. polish up briefcase and use for papers for DB/solicitor
107. dust/wipe exercise bike
108. register exercise bike for guarantee
109. fill and polish C o D
110. find appropriate handles for C o D
111. clean out bedside table
112. get lamp connected
113. sort out wiring under bed
114. get skirtings re-filled where needed
115. clean radiator BR
116. clean 3 shelves in BR
117. re-arrange bedroom
118. get joiners to do hooks for back of door (BR)
     
119. get rid of 3 boxes of 'stuff' behind the door
120. clean radiator in hall
121. cover bleach marks on runner
122. lift hall runner and clean floor
123. re-fill skirtings where needed
124. refill around coving on hall ceiling
125. put all extra shopping /stores together
126. paint walls in cupboard
127. top shelf – sort out wrapping stuff
128. 2nd shelf clear and re-organise craft stuff – declutter if poss
129. 3rd shelf re-organise kitchen stuff and candles
130. bottom shelf – tidy
131. side shelf re-organise baking trays etc
132. sweep/vacuum floor cupboard
     
133. clean ironing board
134. replace ironing board cover *
     
135. clean small steps
136. clean all light switches
137. clean all sockets
138. clean all door handles
139. get new outside doormat
140. get bulb changed on outside light not sure about this - intermittently working!
141. oil door lock
142. get rubber seal repaired or replaced on front door
143. open window and clean track & check locks in each room
144. put up new washing line *
     
145. get all 3 wheelie bins cleaned
146. get rid of old paint from shed*
147. get rid of old broken bin *
     
148. clean and cover garden chairs
149. clean and cover garden table
150. find screws to put legs on table
151. get rid of boxes not needed
152. declutter through ebay stuff in shed for me and for A
153. sort out cones for fair *
     
154. clean garden tools
155. box up tools etc that need to be kept
156. bin any rubbish
157. empty shed
158. sweep/hoover/mop floor and get rid of squatters
159. clean shed window
160. get drainpipe repaired
161. sort horrible smell
162. get diaries up to date
163. shred 2010 diary
164. sort through make up
165. sort through jewellery
166. clean any jewellery needed
167. put all jewellery in new jewellery box
168. get rid of cards that are not useful for remaking.
169. Get crack on bedroom wall looked at!
170. get curtain made for door
171. get garden parasol repaired or replaced
     

(started with 205)
head down and batter on:rotfl:
toots xx

helen_jelly

In again as much as I can be this week

Thank you ladies for the thread

Thank you everyone for the support over the last few weeks

Helen x

Dippypud

I'm in...

PS. Piggers it's Sunday today:p:D;)

beerqueen

I'm in again! didn't do well last week -lots going on so need to catch up again this week. And very sad about Diva - that will be a really nice task to do in memory of her, thanks!

Chunters_a_lot

Thanks all for the thread again. I did my usual last week and dropped off the thread at the end of the week. Kept up with the lists:D

I know I keep saying this but I can not believe the difference in my home in just a few weeks:j:j

pigpen

Dippypud wrote: »

PS. Piggers it's Sunday today:p:D;)

Only blooming just!!!!!!!!

Oh, and for those following our baptism drama.. I sent a snotty email to the vicar at the church the other children were baptised at.. awaiting a reply almost equal in snottiness.. I did include this..

I would very much like some clarification what you mean by this statement though

"Also the circumstances in which your latest baby has been born would mean that we would have to spend a good deal of time talking through these issues"

Saying also it implied the circumstances of her birth were of any relevance to us wanting her to be welcomed into Gods family and that whatever lies KH spun about me should be considered after the fact he left me and our children

I have another church to email too .. Hopefully they will be rather more pleasant to deal with!

adelight

Can I join the thread please?

I most definitely need to do some vacuuming tomorrow :eek: Pencilled in the diary for 4pm.

toottifrootti, you've reminded me of SO many things I really need to do this week...

• get jelly off bedroom carpet :rotfl:
• clean/organise handbag
  
• find my toiletries an organised home i can actually reach
  
• 11.50 doctors thursday
• clean sheets/duvets when i get better *positivity*
  

cyclingyorkie

I'm in again, though efficiency with laundry may drop as increase in temp means radiators aren't on as much! I will have to get creative!

OH off work tomorrow as he has to go to fracture clinic - thankfully 'reminders' worked and he has booked an appointment at the opticians.....

Going to continue general clearing up.....OH permitting.......

Should be in bed, but having had a long day visiting an ill friend in London yesterday I didn't wake up until after 10 this morning , which is unheard of for me!!