Weekly Flylady Thread 4th March 2013

ionafan

arkonite_babe wrote: »

Right, quick q? looking at the fly lady tools and theres a wee rubber brush thats used for scrubbing, says its good for pet hair. I need one as I have a mutt. Don't fancy ordering the stuff from FL, (have made my own control journal from printables I found online ) where's best to look for one at reasonable pennies?

You might want to consider this. I haven't got one myself (nor a mutt now ) but their stuff is generally good although some would consider it pricey. We're lucky enough to have a store in town so don't pay postage. My DH holds onto his wallet very tightly every time I go near the shop because they have so many things that I like! I rarely buy anything, though - just looking at it is retail therapy :rotfl:

arkonite_babe

Actually off to Lakeland tomorriw so this is a definite. Will report back on performance after I've tried it

Thank you

shopaholic232

Hi havent got much done today hopefully will get a bit more done tomorrow


Deep Cleaning
Get a bag or box, go around collecting things that are not in the place they should be, then put them back where they should be. You could delegate and give everyone their own misplaced things to deal

Thursday - Bedrooms, can be master, guest or childrens. You choose!!
Basic Flying
Remove bedinen and wash, replace with fresh - there's nothing nicer than going to bed with fresh smelling clean bedding
Vacuum floor in bedrooms, remove anything that doesn't belong there.
Deep Cleaning
Dust surfaces
Clear one hotspot even if it's just for 15 minutes

ionafan

Good morning everyone :wave:

Up at silly o'clock again this morning after going to bed earlier than usual last night! I generally get woken by cramp in my legs and thirst, so have already decluttered one mug of tea :coffee: and am thinking about making another.

It's still too dark to dust or vacuum (and DH is still sound asleep) so I've just filed away a few papers that came in the post yesterday, diligently deleted a few unused links, replied to an email, and am about to start dealing with another frog on the computer.

We did get out for lunch yesterday - went to Isaac Newton's home at Woolsthorpe Manor near Grantham: nice little National Trust property with a science discovery centre which all the adults were enjoying in the absence of any chldren :rotfl:

I will be decluttering hair at the hairdresser's this afternoon... and also sorting out 2 drawers under the bed plus half a cupboard which are full of DH's work uniform. Hopefully he will be returning it all to his manager tomorrow and freeing up more storage space for our next (smaller) house

ETA: DH has sorted his uniform and we have s-p-a-c-e

Dustykitten

Morning all

Weather is grey and damp so this morning I shall fly - boy does the house need it.

Just need to get DH and DS3 away.

sammiell

Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Basic Flying
Wipe down all worktops, remove anything that shouldn't be there.
Vacuum floor, mop if hard floor - don't forget pick up anything that shouldn't be there and rehome.
Clear and wipe down dining room table.
Deep Cleaning
Clean kitchen cupboard doors, don't forget kickboards.
Wipe and shine kitchen sink, don't forget the taps and the gunky area at the bottom of the taps - I want you to see your faces in those shiney taps
Clean kitchen window making it sparkle, don't forget to clear the windowsill of unwanted gumph!!
Decluttering
HHC - put on some lively music and have a bop around while doing this.
Clear out any cupboards that are getting overfilled with gibble, rehome if possible if not bin!
Clear out all out of date food from fridge, move nearly out of date stuff to front ready to use.

Tuesday - Living Room, stairs, landing and hallway
Basic Flying
Vacuum floor, remember to pick up anything that doesn't belong here.
Dust, even if around everything.
15 minutes hotspot
Deep Cleaning
Wipe all electricals, light switches, light bulbs and anything else that is shiney
Tidy up coats, shoes, umbrellas and bags - rehome if not needed downstairs.
Wipe sticky marks from walls and paintwork
Wash any smelly throws, cushions/covers even dog toys if needed.
Decluttering
Get a bag or box, go around collecting things that are not in the place they should be, then put them back where they should be. You could delegate and give everyone their own misplaced things to deal with
Phone a friend or loved one, catch up on the gossip or just to tell them you care xx
Check where important documents like passports, birth certificates, driving licences, medical cards are and make a note of where they are and if any need replacing, changing etc
Sort through any magazines or paperwork lying around. Any that you don't want/need maybe you could give to the Dr's or Dentists near you.
Declutter those pesky spider webs, they are making an appearance now the weather is turning warmer!

Wednesday - Bathroom and Study/PC Area
Basic Flying
Clean mirrors
Hoover floors.
Dust desk, remove anything that shouldn't be there.
Deep Cleaning
Decluttering.
Clear a mega hotspot!.. shred it.. and fling it.. or just burn it!

Thursday - Bedrooms, can be master, guest or childrens. You choose!!
Basic Flying
Remove bedinen and wash, replace with fresh - there's nothing nicer than going to bed with fresh smelling clean bedding
Vacuum floor in bedrooms, remove anything that doesn't belong there.
Deep Cleaning
Dust surfaces
Clean windows and windowsills. Rehome anything that shouldn't be on there.
Shine any glasslike mirrors etc...
Wipe light switches and handles.
Decluttering
Choose one drawer and clear any clutter from. Can anything be ebay-ed, taken to the charity shop or recycled?
Clear one hotspot even if it's just for 15 minutes
27 bin bag boogie, grab a bag and clear that clutter

cyclingyorkie

DH calmly announced this morning that today is D-day for redundancy announcements at work! Any posi-vibes for the next hour would be much appreciated!

The entire office of middleaged men, all with a lifetimes experience in IT, want to work at B&Q if made redundant...

mrs-moneypenny

morning all

sending very positive vibes your way CY

little snippet in this mornings daily mail
hoovering the dust off the coils on the back of your fridge every 6 months makes it work far more efficiently and could save you up to £66 a year!

got hair appt this morning so will put my list up once i get back

trying to get last night washing up and some post sorted before i go.

toochoosey

Posivibes on their way to you CyclingYorkie xx

Up early this morning, showered, dressed, hair done face on, hours ironing done and OH put the WM on.

Going straight to the shops after the school run for hold all and Post office for E111 form (can't remember the new name)

Online banking done (with Natwest, so I must one of the lucky few )

Catch up later xx

Dustykitten

Fingers crossed CY

I've done HH tidying up, just having some breakfast then WM on, shower and flying