Weekly Flylady Thread 25th April 2011

happierdaystocome

Ichy_Mum I hope you have a beautiful day today

Seafarers Congratulations to both of you

:wave:Fizz Flylady has help me gain control over my house (although I am still hoarding a lot of clothes that I dont fit into or wear in my wardrobe:o but I am taking babysteps to deal with this)

I didnt see the Royal wedding as DD is watching The only way is essex and DS is shooting zombie on the other TV. So I have given the house a once over and 3XWM loads are on the line and I have decluttered a sleep this afternoon.

Valli

LOL at my son...

'why is Charles hanging about with the Queen?'

'Because the Queen is his mum!'

'Is she?'

He's just got up BTW. DD is STILL asleep!

Fizz - these are the mules you will get thrown at you...

natc

Hi everyone.

Id like to join! My house has been getting me down for a while now, and like someone on one of your earlier threads has said before, I tend to think and stress about the clutter and cleaning rather than doing it!

My OH and I work full time and cook everything from scratch, dont have a DW etc, so when we get home from work, it feels like we make tea, wash up and clean up the kitchen, and then its time for bed! I do get the basics in my house done each week to keep things clean; OH cleans the bathroom, i do WM, TD, hoover and wash bathroom/kitchen floors, but have neglected a lot of things and the 2 spare bedrooms have become a dumping ground! eeeek.

I really do feel that a clean organised home/life and mind, is a happy mind! So really need to get back on track, just following you guys will spur me on I think.

I have been in pjs all day.Not moved from the sofa since 8AM watching the Royal Weding, except to nip to loo and make a brew! Just to confirm, this is not a regular occurence, but I do need to get myself ready now. Im starting off today by starting on the smallest spare room which is actuually the worst as it has the computer desk in there, a mini library going on,paperwork all over and my sewing desk, which is completey unused due to the clutter, its been over taken by ebay items which still need putting on and getting rid of.

Actually looking forward to tackling at long last!

dorajar

JayJay14 wrote: »

My dyson isn't terminal - there was a toothbrush jammed in it somewhere:D

OH sorted it and hoovered the study to check it was working, one less job for me then.

Trying to decide if it is worth jamming a toothbrush in mine to see if it will get OH to hoover:rotfl:

nicki_2

Well I have well and truely fell off the wagon and my house looks like it as well! I'm going to try and do this weeks list but I'm not promising anything. I have loads of work to do before I even think about housework (other than washing - I'm making the most of the dry weather!) so I should really get a move on with that

chocolateteddy

chrisfh wrote: »

Grouting in bathroom now heading back towards white. (Previously orange from limescale and some black mould).

Can I ask what you used to get it white again? My tile grout is starting to look a bit pinky/orange after a shower - not really noticable when dry but I want to clean it - tried using stardrops but that doesn't do anything.
Many thanks

PS No flying except dailies today sat on sofa all morning watching wedding - gorgeous dress, dissappointed by no red arrows for flypast though my DS was gutted - loves the red arrows.

Valli

choc teddy - I use neat bleach which I apply with a toothbrush;)

(an old toothbrush that is!)

hex2

Valli wrote: »

choc teddy - I use neat bleach which I apply with a toothbrush;)

(an old toothbrush that is!)

Someone made the rather splendid suggestion of an old electric toothbrush the other day -perfect for me and my dodgy hands.

Juliejim - our bedroom is the same, and OH has put tools all over it as well now. The human dustbin has moved back to his mothers so the storecupboard is moving back down to the kitchen today, after which I should be able to get tidy in our room at least.

The playroom looks worse than when they started. Me and my black bags will be joining in soon.

chocolateteddy

Valli wrote: »

choc teddy - I use neat bleach which I apply with a toothbrush;)

(an old toothbrush that is!)

Glad you added the fact that it is an old toothbrush Thanks will give it a try

kazwookie

It is chucking it down here, gone all dark as well, good job I clean out the guttering the other weekend!!

House is hoovered
Hoover is cleaned out, inc the fliter thingy

Off to my machine for a while (3 lbs off / away from 3 stone now!!)