Weekly Flylady Thread 25th April 2011

chris761

I've just discovered this thread as I usually just read the weekly mailing and this was mentioned. Can anyone give an essential only cleaning guide as I'm about to into hospital for baby no 3 and want suggestions for as little work as possible. Already cleared as much as possibe.

pigpen

Oooh I just discovered Squeak shares a birthday with none other than.. Mr Obama.. I may send him a birthday card... .. Having just released his birth certificate as 'proof' he was born in the US.. though I reckon it is because he is 50 this year and wants presents!

Having shared that snippet of trivia I know you are all delighted to share.. I am away to my nest xx

Valli.. hope the beasts get back safe and sound, have had a fabulous time.. and you will get public hugs from both.. and that laundry hamper.. it'll be overflowing!

pigpen

chris761 wrote: »

I've just discovered this thread as I usually just read the weekly mailing and this was mentioned. Can anyone give an essential only cleaning guide as I'm about to into hospital for baby no 3 and want suggestions for as little work as possible. Already cleared as much as possibe.

That'd be me.. lol..

Kitchen sink and worksurface and dining table.. you can prepare and eat food without bacteria infestations!
Toilets, bath and hand basin.
Stairs clear vacuming isn't vital but safety first..
Keep your chair clear and have a table to hand for necessary cuppas.

Try to do at least 1 load of washing a day.. just to keep abreast of some of it.. older children (above 2!) can fill and empty into a basket.. ironing is for idiots.. don't do it!

Daddies are capable of vacuuming.. it might not be up to your standard but it'll get done.

Kick all the stuff in the front room into a corner once the children are in bed and have a clearish floor.. just safe to walk on without tripping is fine.

And don't be afraid to ask visitors to do a bit.. they can make themselves and you a cuppa, do you and the children a sandwich, nip to shop for bits and pices.

mummyroysof3

lauradora wrote: »

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Windows still clean from when they were put in last week

thats a bit of an extreme way to avoid cleaning windows:rotfl:

juliejim

Morning All

I'm going to do a couple of HHC before work and that may well be all I get round to today as I have a staff meeting tonight until about 5 and then DS has his swimming lesson at 6.30 so I'll be lucky to be in the house for an hour before I have to go out again.

SSL - Good Luck - you'll wow them

Have a good day all

Hugs

Jue

kazwookie

Morning

Bin have just been, i now have a brown bin I can load more garden stuff into.

A very large bird has been by and pooped on my windows, not happy at all.

Daily type stuff done

Have a good day

dorajar

Last night's cricket stuff already blowing on the line, dog has ben fed. Caffeine fix and breakfast then on to DD's room. Imay be some time.....

Maxonian

Morning,
WM on. Cat food down. DH has been for bike ride (more washing). DM up.
Taking DM back to Liverpool this morning then carrying on to Ike@ and C0stc0.
Home then to tackle the lists. Also have lots of plants to put in the garden which we got from PILs garden.
Also have to make a chocolate traybake for tomorrow's 'tea and cake' party in the road. Not really looking forward to it, but as it's not until tomorrow I won't think about it until then.
Back later
X

Al1x

Tuesday~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and mop/vacuum floor[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe work surfaces[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe units and large appliances[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Give one small appliance a good clean![/STRIKE] did my microwave
Scrub the oven and [STRIKE]hob[/STRIKE] hopefully get round to the dreaded oven later!
Level Three
[STRIKE]Descale irons, kettles etc[/STRIKE]
Clean through the pan cupboard and sort those plastic tubs!
Extras
Slop out the fridge..
[STRIKE]Scrub the tiles [/STRIKE]


My List

[STRIKE]1. Sort out DD's ballet today[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]2. Do a load of washing[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]3. hang out washing[/STRIKE]


Wednesday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Level One
Open the windows and turn on some music!
Dust the fluffy electricals
[STRIKE]Declutter the chairs, floor[/STRIKE]
Level Two
Vacuum the floor now it is visible
[STRIKE]Pile all hotspots into one heap [/STRIKE]and sort through it all.. File/shred as appropriate
Clean any glass.. pictures, windows, mirrors etc
Level Three
Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves!
Wipe sofas and dusty places
HHC in the hallway.. sort those coats and shoes and mess!! Can you wash and put away winter ones yet?
Extras

1. Freshen up any soft furnishings
2. Binbag dance... grab a bag fill it and fling it!
3. Wash windows so the springy sunshine can get in..
4. Wipe the woodwork in these areas

Thursday - Bedroom , landing, bathroom and spare/chimps rooms!
Level One
Open the windows and air the bedrooms
Strip off smelly bedding and sling it in the wash
Level Two
Put the floordrobe in the wardrobe
Give the bathroom a speedy once over.. slop bleach down the loo, wipe over the sink/bath/shower pick up laundry.. no more than 15 minutes.. super quick.. GO!!
Wash a set of curtains, nets, duvet or throw
Level Three
Declutter the desk and give it a wipe over
Rummage ALL the junk from one shelf and sort through it..
15 minutes sort out of the landing gibble.. see if you can find something to rehome!

Extras

1. Wash any curtains that need doing
2. HHI
3. Clean the windows
4. half an hour in the garden clearing the mess and making it nice for spring to arrive.. the sooner your garden is nice the sooner it arrives! Honest!

Not such a good day yesterday as i had a hard day at work and i was exhausted!!

ajmoney

Just posting my list to motivate me.

Tuesday~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
mop/vacuum floor
Level Two
Scrub the oven and hob
Level Three
dust and deweb!

Wednesday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Level One
Open the windows and turn on some music!
Dust the fluffy electricals
[STRIKE]Declutter the chairs, floor and fireplace[/STRIKE]
Level Two
Vacuum the floor now it is visible
Pile all hotspots into one heap and sort through it all.. File/shred as appropriate
Clean any glass.. pictures, windows, mirrors etc
Level Three
Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves!
Wipe sofas and dusty places
HHC in the hallway..
Extras

1. Binbag dance... grab a bag fill it and fling it!
2. Wash windows so the springy sunshine can get in..
3. Wipe the woodwork in these areas

Thursday - Bedroom , landing, bathroom and spare/chimps rooms!
Level One
Open the windows and air the bedrooms
Level Two
[STRIKE]Put the floordrobe in the wardrobe[/STRIKE]
Give the bathroom a speedy once over.. slop bleach down the loo, wipe over the sink/bath/shower pick up laundry.. no more than 15 minutes.. super quick.. GO!!
Level Three
Declutter the desk and give it a wipe over
Rummage ALL the junk from one shelf and sort through it..
15 minutes sort out of the landing gibble.. see if you can find something to rehome!
Extras

1. Clean the windows
2. half an hour in the garden clearing the mess and making it nice for spring to arrive.. the sooner your garden is nice the sooner it arrives! Honest!

Friday..
Dailies
HHC in a room of your choice
Enjoy the extra day off!

My list
Go into work to put claim in
Shopping
If I finish the list finish putting chest of drawers together