Weekly Flylady Thread 14th 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 ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
Level One
Sweep, vacuum and mop floors
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
Oven and hob cleaning week... and it is level one so none of you can get out of it..
Level Two
Wipe table replacing cloth if necessary..
Clear out a cupboard.. the larder unit if yyou jave one or just the general messiness of cupboard.. the one where you stuff all things useless.
Wipe and replace small appliances.. Clean one thoroughly!
Level Three
Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards!
Wipe the tops of the wall units.. lining them with old wallpaper or newspaper keeps them clean!
Dejunk window sills, dust blinds and wash windows!

Extras

1. Wash light shades and clean bulbs
2. Clean out the smelly fridge
3. Sort out and restock baking cupboards
4. Wash the vacuum cleaner innards, noonoo's, brushes and filters.. do not reassemble until completely dry!!

Tuesday ~ Living/Family/Reception room
Level One
Declutter and vacuum floor!
Wipe sticky grubby marks from sofas
Level Two
Wipe sticky grubby marks from walls and paintwork
Vacuum nuder furniture you can safely move.. we have bit of a baby boom on at the moment so please all be careful!!!
Wash any smelly soft furnishings (this may include pets and OH's)
Level Three
Clear and wipe firesurround..
Decant all the miscellaneous papers and bits into a box
Polish any glass.. screens, pictures, ornaments mirrors etc



Extras

1. Wipe and water any plants
2. Vacuum fluff from the fire and behind the radiator
3. Sort through the box of miscellaneous belongings
4. Binbag dance

Wednesday ~ Master bedroom
Level One
Strip, wash and replace the bedding.. leave the mattress and duvet to air!
Declutter the floor.. and vacuum it!
Level Two
Put away all the shoes and clothes and bags and belts and ties lying around!
Wash the curtains/nets and clean the window before rehanging them!
Dust away the webs and fluff
Level Three
Sort through a box of stuff...
If it hasn't been done in a while vacuum and turn the mattress
Tidy up a cupboard of clothing


Extras

1. Clear out dead and dying tops
2. HHI
3. Wash any coats needed to be clean for school after half term!
4. If any children are due shoe checks/opticians/dentists today is the day to sort these out!

Thursday ~ Bathroom, hall, stairs and landing!
Level One
Declutter and vacuum/mop floors
Sort coats, bags, shoes and dead umbrellas!.. Get rid of any that are no longer needed.
Level Two
Clean the bath, sinks, blah blah.. you know the list! don't forget the back of the toilet.. that gets gross.. and under the icky rim!
Empty out and clean a cupboard.. put back the necessaries neat and tidy!
Wash doormats, bathmats and shower curtains
Level Three
Tidy the towel cupboard.. any manky towels can be donated to the PDSA or dog rescue.. they always need them!.. and blankets etc
Wipe the doors in the hallway and wash any curtains
Wipe radiators.. front and back!
Replace any dead sponges/toothbrushes!

Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. HH doing something you want to do.. reading or whatever.
3. Check where the car papers are and see when MOT/insurance/tax are due!.. put them in a file safely!!.. Ditto house insurance papers!
4. Clean out the upstairs bins.

Friday ~ Chimps rooms!/Spare rooms..
Level One
Go strip, wash and replace with clean any bedding
Spend half an hour doing something that makes you happy.. and I do NOT want details!! Or else you get mine with full colour graphics!
Level Two
Rope children in and declutter the floors and quickly vacuum them
Straighten cupboards of clothing/shoes
Make sure school stuff is ready for next week.. inc. homework done!
Level Three
Tidy up a bookcase or a toy box.. or just a box of junk!
Wash any smelly curtains and wash windows
Clean out any pongy pets

Extras

1. Go spend some time with your little people.. or big people.. or friends.. or man hunting
2. Binbag dance
3. HHI
4. Spend weekend slobbing!

Please remember on Friday 18th at 1:15pm we are having a few minutes of prayer/reflection for our dear friend Diva who has sadly gone on ahead to wait for us all when our time is done.

We are lighting candles and wearing purple or whatever we feel appropriate to remember this lovely lady whose time here was all too brief.

HERE is the link for her on line candles

here is her just giving page
(cheers Valli)

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)

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toottifrootti.. Our official meeter. greeter and names keeper (as tootifruities)
or asbotoots another backup for toots

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1 step closer

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Money Saving Diva R.I.P.

toottifrootti

I am in - list to follow

thanks pigpen - sleep well xx

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
Level One
Sweep, vacuum and mop floors
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
Oven and hob cleaning week... and it is level one so none of you can get out of it..
Level Two
Wipe table replacing cloth if necessary..
Clear out a cupboard.. the larder unit if yyou jave one or just the general messiness of cupboard.. the one where you stuff all things useless.
Wipe and replace small appliances.. Clean one thoroughly!
Level Three
Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards!
Wipe the tops of the wall units.. lining them with old wallpaper or newspaper keeps them clean!
Dejunk window sills, dust blinds and wash windows!
Extras

1. Wash light shades and clean bulbs
2. Clean out the smelly fridge
3. Sort out and restock baking cupboards
4. Wash the vacuum cleaner innards, noonoo's, brushes and filters.. do not reassemble until completely dry!!

its manic for me this week -I know I will be shattered:(

Monday going with DB and family to meet Mother and exchange Christmas presents - long day! ebay/paperwork/shed
Tuesday Cousin S coming in on way home; 1st Vestry meeting; ebay/paperwork/shed
Wednesday Prayer group; Assisted shopping 11-3; check over auction 3.30-4.30; early tea b4 discussion group 5.45-7.00 ; ebay/paperwork/shed
Thursday 9-3 at auction with J ; cleaner 12-14.00; ebay/ paperwork/shed
Friday appt 12.30-1.15 and Group meeting 1.30 (bus at 11.00 - home at 5.30) ebay/paperwork/shed
Saturday 'Quiet' day at Celia's(9.30-5) ebay/ paperwork/ shed
Sunday Church 10.30 ; Visitors arriving pm/ ebay


this week
meal plan for next week
check days out for next week
get stuff ready for posting/auction/skip next week
find details of recycling plant
exercise cycle 25 miles before friday appt!!!!!!

this month
get all paperwork under control
get everything possible ebayed
anything left to be sent to auction

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

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

onestep

I'm in! Looking forward to a new week.. Got big plans for the study (a BIG RoD)

hugs to all those that need them, especially greenbee, toots, LL & LW
onestep

nicki_2

Thank you FCC

I'm going to try and be in this week. Its half term here and I've promised DD we will do things together. I'm also supposed to be going out on Thursday evening for a meal with the peeps from work to a French Bistro (cancelled last time due to ill health from most of the people going ) but we'll wait and see.

Valli

I'm here

will have Diva and her family and friends in my thoughts all week as they prepare to say good bye

HERE is the link for her on line candles

here is her just giving page

Penelope_Penguin

Good evening :beer: I'm in again - thanks to you all :A

Mum_on_a_mission_2

I'm in - my house is a tip frankly, and needs a kick up the wotsit. Am frantically busy at work this week, but will do what I can, a HHC at a time.

Hugs for all, but especially LL, Mudders, Toots, Diva and her nearest, Helenjelly & GreenBee

Moam

NB - Diva's candle page is here

seafarers_wife

Im in again must do the full list this week as OH back on thursday :j:j:j:j:j:j:j

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
Level One
Sweep, vacuum and mop floors
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
Oven and hob cleaning week... and it is level one so none of you can get out of it..
Level Two
Wipe table replacing cloth if necessary..
Clear out a cupboard.. the larder unit if yyou jave one or just the general messiness of cupboard.. the one where you stuff all things useless. - need to do pan cupboard again and corner cupboard
Wipe and replace small appliances.. Clean one thoroughly!
Level Three
Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards!
Wipe the tops of the wall units.. lining them with old wallpaper or newspaper keeps them clean! - cant do, physically cant reach the tops of the units to do it (have tried in the past hence why i know)
Dejunk window sills, dust blinds and wash windows! - window sill kept empty, just need to wash window
Extras
Wash light shades and clean bulbs - dont have light shades in kitchen so thats not needed
Clean out the smelly fridge
Sort out and restock baking cupboards - this is always kept tidy
Wash the vacuum cleaner innards, noonoo's, brushes and filters.. do not reassemble until completely dry!!

dailies every day
put away ironing
put out bin wednesday night - recycling next week
meal plan
exfoliate & mask
exfoliate & mask (put twice as needs done twice a week)
email photographer with list of photos i want
send cheque for balance of cars
cross off some of my wedding list.

dailies
make bed
wash dishes
feed & water cat
showered and dressed for me
morning & evening skincare routine
open curtains every day so im not hibernating

apts
16/2 phisio @ 3pm
18/2 phisio @ need to double check time
5/3/10 2.30 beautitions

Mumof2_2

I'm in please but won't be posting much - will just let you know when I've completed the day.

Hugs to all xx

AnW'sMum

Woohoo count us in