Weekly Flylady Thread 26th March 2007

Mermaid

HopeElizzy wrote: »

The family bathroom was cleaned and the en-suite was scrubbed and scrubbed - I even had an old toothbrush out trying in vain to remove the limescale that appears all the time around the base of the shower doors.

I've been doing this today as well, Viakal works fairly well. Soaked the end of the shower hose in a jam jar of white vinegar a couple of days ago and found all the grot came off very easily. Now I need to work out how to get the grot off the white plastic shower control (already tried bleach and Viakal - may need mildew remover). Also have kitchen roll doused with bleach around the mastic at the bottom of the shower, so the black marks are slowly going. I might do a trip into Poundland tomorrow for a supply of cheap toothbrushes to use for scrubbing.

Busy day tomorrow, as we have a morning playgroup, an Easter Egg hunt at our afternoon playgroup and have been invited back round to a friend's house afterwards for tea. LO's should sleep well tomorrow night :T

Very stressed about house sale - we've got a private ad in the paper and on several house sale advertising sites, but no calls yet. We really don't want to pay loads to an estate agent for doing very little. Anyone else got any experience of selling a house privately or has any other ideas for things we might not have tried?

Sorry to hear about poorly Mums and dead cats. it's tough when it all happens at once.

OK, now off for a nice refreshing glass of red :beer: and to watch an hour of junk TV before bed.

Nighty night all.

happyathome_withmyboys

Useless day today - feeling really disappointed with myself:(
However, I did have water-mad DS2 'helping' in the bathroom, so it did take all morning until picking up time for DS1 - and it really wasn't that bad to begin with. I think I may leave the bathroom next week until after bedtime... although the computer desk is a new magnet for him too... I had also intended to make sure my own ironing pile was totally clear (only one little load to do) as tomorrow is the big day when I start taking in ironing! I'm hoping that I can do enough to give me a bit extra to be able to buy for birthdays and Christmas without having to starve us before and after - but not so much that I end up watching anything with 'celebrity' in the title!
Tomorrow might be difficult, or easier, depending on the weather and how the wee-ones + friend's DS that I have for the morning play together.

Dailies
[STRIKE]Make bed[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clear Sheila Maid[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Hang out o/n washing[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Boys wash #1 [/STRIKE][STRIKE]on and out[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Boys wash#2 + flannels, teatowels, etc on and out[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Own ironing[/STRIKE]
Clean & lay fire

Diary
[STRIKE]Extra littley for morning[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Bf + 2 littlies for lunch[/STRIKE]
Afternoon play in park with 3 mummies, 6 littleys and 2 dogs
[STRIKE]Paid ironing being dropped off[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Fundraising Bodyshop order being dropped off for redistribution [/STRIKE]
Post - print Spanish resumes, send to host famiiles already signed up

Left over from Thursday
Study (if you have one)
1. Clean PC inc monitor, keyboard and mouse
as of Friday - clear Sudacrem from monitor, keyboard, desk, paperclip pot and self
2. Dust anywhere that needs it
3. Clean window
4. Sort any paperwork
5. Vacuum
Phone calls - MBNA refund, Ballet


Friday fun - yes it's those dreaded kids rooms

1. [STRIKE]Clear any dirty laundry, strip beds and throw them in the wash too[/STRIKE]
2. [STRIKE]Replace bed linen [/STRIKE]and make sure any clean laundry is put away
3. [STRIKE]Tidy any toys/books etc, make sure everything is in it's place[/STRIKE] Well this WAS done - and again!
4. Dust & clean windows, check curtains incase need washing while you are there Not until bathtime when sticky fingers are elewhere. DH has promised to come home as he is working all w/e.
5. Vacuum floor - as above.

Todays extras just the usual, make sure all uniforms are straight in the wash tonight..If you need to write a shopping list check what you have in first, what needs using soon etc make sure that's at the front so you don't need to waste anything. A quick swish and swipe of living room and kitchen ready for the weekend and then we'll see you bright and early on Monday in the new thread

PLUS my first 2 baskets of paid ironing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shortie

Monday

Kitchen
[STRIKE]Wipe down all worktops, cupboard doors, drawer fronts and [/STRIKE]windowsill.
[STRIKE]Clean top of cooker, and microwave[/STRIKE].
[STRIKE]Clean sink, draining board and wash any plastic drainers/cutlery holders.[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean washer drawer out clean filter in dishwasher if you have one[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe the washer,tumble, DW and freezer front make sure those appliances sparkle[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean floor[/STRIKE]
Clean window

Dining room/area
[STRIKE]Clear anything from table that shouldn't be there [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Remove table cloth and wash[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe table and chairs
Dust anything else that needs to be, and the top of door/frame
Vacuum dining room floor [/STRIKE]
Extras Done: DH Sandwiches made. 27 Boogie Fling with recycling head on. Cleaned new bathroom of drilling etc dust

Tuesday

Living room
[STRIKE]Dust everything
TV area - clean TV, cabinet, make sure you give the digi boxes/video/dvd players etc a wipe before putting them back[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean the living room window, it's summer time so let that light through!
Vacuum, inc sofas[/STRIKE]
Move anything that shouldn't be where it is, like that book, or pile of paperwork/magazines

Hall & Stairs
Check fire/smoke alarms, make sure they work and if required change battery
[STRIKE]Vacuum throughout inc up the stairs, but take a cloth with you[/STRIKE]

One extra for the day - 15 minutes paperwork sorting.

Wednesday

Master bedroom
[STRIKE]Remove bed linen to be cleaned, replace with clean[/STRIKE]
Remove any rubbish, anything that shouldn't be in the bedroom and dust furniture
[STRIKE]Put away clean washing[/STRIKE]
Landing
Dust and remove cobwebs
Wipe down doors, frames and handles on landing
Vacuum floor

Thursday

Study (I don't have one)

Bathroom
[STRIKE]Clean bath, sink and toilet thoroughly
Clean any tiles
Vacuum/Sweep and mop floor[/STRIKE]

Spare room - errrrr... I'm saving this for the weekend as it's chocka with 'stuff' and needs a really good sort out

Friday

DS1's Room

[STRIKE]Clear any dirty laundry, strip beds and throw them in the wash too[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Replace bed linen and make sure any clean laundry is put away
Tidy any toys/books etc, make sure everything is in it's place[/STRIKE]
Dust & clean windows, check curtains incase need washing while you are there
Vacuum floor

gargoyle

I've just come across this thread and have decided to join in. I've just spent the last couple of hours scrubbing the bathroom and the kitchen clean. We've had the electrician in for the last four days - so you can imagine the state of my house after a rewire! But feel alot better after seeing the kitchen and bathroom sparkle. The only problem I have in the bathroom is my toilet seat. Where the fittings are it's gone that greeny colour. Any suggestions?

shell2001

Friday fun - yes it's those dreaded kids rooms

1. Clear any dirty laundry, strip beds and throw them in the wash too
2. Replace bed linen and make sure any clean laundry is put away
3. Tidy any toys/books etc, make sure everything is in it's place
4. Dust & clean windows, check curtains incase need washing while you are there
5. Vacuum floor

:j Yeah - all done today:j

Todays extras just the usual, make sure all uniforms are straight in the wash tonight..If you need to write a shopping list check what you have in first, what needs using soon etc make sure that's at the front so you don't need to waste anything. A quick swish and swipe of living room and kitchen ready for the weekend and then we'll see you bright and early on Monday in the new thread

Tesco order done and due for delivery tomorrow - :j

So my tasks

Wash bedding
Hoover stairs
Put BM on
DD1 to Pre-school/DD2 to swimming
Clean conservatory windows - outside (if it doesnt rain too much)
S & S kitchen, bathroom, lounge
Trip to market, meat, veg & fruit
Cook gammon ham & slice

thats all I can think of for now!

Night Night flypeople - Morning Denise!

cha97michelle

Ended up being out most of the day so getting very little other than a couple of loads of washing done. I'm not sure how much i'll get done before going away tomorrow evening, but i will be back by about 11-ish on Sunday morning so i will see what i can achieve and then do the rest then. I don't want to look too poopered on Saturday after all, and i have been earning myself valuable brownie points with my sister by babysitting.

Penpen didn't get the promotion. I posted a lot on page 4 about it but i think it is for the best. Don't want to go into detail about it again or i will just get mad again.

Anyway, best be quick as DH is just sloping off to bed and i promised i won't be far behind, as we will need to get going quickly in the morning.

Friday 30/3:
Kitchen, Dining Room
Kitchen
1. Clean sink, draining board and wash any plastic drainers/cutlery holders.
2. Clean floor
Dining room/area (if you have one)
3. Vacuum dining room floor
Living room
4. Dust everything, get those ornaments down, dust them, photo frames clocks etc too!
5. TV area - clean TV, cabinet, make sure you give the digi boxes/video/dvd players etc a wipe before putting them back
6. Vacuum, oh you lot love this one, inc sofas, under furniture you can move safely etc and those skirting boards
7. Move anything that shouldn't be where it is, like that book, or pile of paperwork/magazines
Hall & Stairs
8. Cobwebs - can you see any, get them dusted off
9. Vacuum throughout inc up the stairs, but take a cloth with you
10. Wipe hand rails on the way back down
Wednesday Marvellous Master Bedrooms & Livable Landings
Master bedroom
11. Vacuum floor inc under bed if possible
Landing
12. Dust and remove cobwebs
13. Wipe down doors, frames and handles on landing
14. Vacuum floor
Thursday
Study/PC areas, bathroom and spare rooms
Study (if you have one)
1. Clean PC inc monitor, keyboard and mouse
2. Dust anywhere that needs it
4. Sort any paperwork
Bathroom
1. Clean bath, sink and toilet thoroughly
2. Clean any tiles
3. Dust top of any cabinets/storage
4. [STRIKE]Clean bath and toilet mats [/STRIKE] really don't need to be done weekly when it is just me and DH. Plus, done every time my nephews visit, and was done last week for visitors :rotfl:
5. Vacuum floor
Spare room (if you have one)
1. Dust
2. Replace linen on spare bed if been used recently
3. Vacuum floor
Extra for today - if the spare room has become a dumping ground take 10 minutes to clear some of the clutter in there. If it has to stay in there make sure it's tidy!
Friday fun - yes it's those dreaded kids rooms
1. Clear any dirty laundry, strip beds and throw them in the wash too
2. Replace bed linen and make sure any clean laundry is put away
3. [STRIKE]Tidy any toys/books etc, make sure everything is in it's place[/STRIKE] can i make him sleep in his cot till he is 18 ???
4. Dust & clean windows, [STRIKE]check curtains incase need washing while you are there[/STRIKE]
5. Vacuum floor
Todays extras just the usual, make sure all uniforms are straight in the wash tonight..If you need to write a shopping list check what you have in first, what needs using soon etc make sure that's at the front so you don't need to waste anything. A quick swish and swipe of living room and kitchen ready for the weekend
Pack 3-6 month clothes in boxes
Get clothes out to pack before going away
Iron anything needed
Get DH to read gas meter
Find a poem to write in friends wedding card
Transmit shop and scan data
Pop into work for end of term celebration
Bring cat boxes in from garage
Find out cat vaccination certificates
Drop cats at cattery
Phone hotel to let them know we will be late to arrive, so not to re-let the room
Pack
Travel to Blackburn
Deal with post
Make baby bottles
Ring npower with reading and about DD increase
plus anything else i think of while on the go.....


Michelle, x

DeniseNZ

Morning.

Feeling like I can't be bothered today. **sigh**

So far I've:
Laundry x 2 loads on clothesline;
Vaccumed thru whole of house and also under couch cushions

What I have left to do:

Walk puppy
Banking

Study:
1. Clean window
2. Sort any paperwork

Bathroom
1. Clean bath, sink and toilet thoroughly
2. Clean any tiles
3. Dust top of any cabinets/storage
4. Clean bath and toilet mats
5. Vacuum/Sweep and mop floor
6. If you have a shower wipe down, make sure head is clean and screen/curtain is too

Friday fun - yes it's those dreaded kids rooms

1. Clear any dirty laundry, strip beds and throw them in the wash too - sorry boss, beds won't fit in wash :rotfl:
2. Replace bed linen and make sure any clean laundry is put away
[STRIKE]3. Tidy any toys/books etc, make sure everything is in it's place[/STRIKE]
4. Dust & clean windows, check curtains incase need washing while you are there
[STRIKE]5. Vacuum floor[/STRIKE]

rach

well, feel like i fluttered rather than flew today, mainly when i got in from work (10pm) but at least everywhere has had a go and looks nice. think i'm less moticvated now it stays tidy as there's less of a marked effect when its been done! finally washed the kitchen floor though

Living room
1. Dust everything, get those ornamoents down, dust them, photo frames clocks etc too!
2. TV area - clean TV, cabinet, make sure you give the digi boxes/video/dvd players etc a wipe before putting them back
4. Vacuum, oh you lot love this one, inc sofas, under furniture you can move safely etc and those skirting boards
5. If the sofa needs a wipe do so, check those cushions incase they need a wash
6. Move anything that shouldn't be where it is, like that book, or pile of paperwork/magazines
7. Water any plants

Hall & Stairs
1. Cobwebs - can you see any, get them dusted off
2. Clear the way, make sure your hall/staris are not a safety/fire hazard, make sure those coats and shoes are tidy
3. Check fire/smoke alarms, make sure they work and if required change battery
4. Vacuum throughout inc up the stairs, but take a cloth with you
5. Wipe hand rails on the way back down

Wednesday Marvellous Master Bedrooms & Livable Landings
Master bedroom
2. Remove any rubbish, anything that shouldn't be in the bedroom and dust furniture
3. Vacuum floor inc under bed if possible

Landing
1. Dust and remove cobwebs
2. Wipe down doors, frames and handles on landing
3. Vacuum floor

Thursday
Study/PC areas, bathroom and spare rooms

Study (if you have one)
1. Clean PC inc monitor, keyboard and mouse
2. Dust anywhere that needs it
3. Clean window
4. Sort any paperwork well, put it in the in tray!
5. Vacuum

Bathroom
1. Clean bath, sink and toilet thoroughly
2. Clean any tiles
3. Dust top of any cabinets/storage don;t have any
4. Clean bath and toilet mats - clean already, will wash with towels after weekend
5. Vacuum/Sweep and mop floor
6. If you have a shower wipe down, make sure head is clean and screen/curtain is too

extras:
shopping - butchers & market for veg
take meal to people who've had baby
meet friend for coffee
return playpen

DeniseNZ

Oy - wake up you lot . . . I need kicking!!! All I've done is walk the puppy, and then it wasn't a long walk!

DeniseNZ

Ok - so I just finished doing a whole heap of paperwork that wasn't on my list, but it DID need doing Think I might call it quits now - just do the banking when OH comes home.
Hope you're all sleeping well