Weekly Flylady Thread 15th April 2013

Natty68

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!

Many thanks to Dusty for last weeks thread

Every room comes back around next week so please don’t stress about catching up

These lists are only suggestions and not a must do list; you are more than welcome to post and follow your own lists.

Also adding a declutter mission each day will help to gradually clear the clutter and make flying easier. Fling boogies, hotspot clearing, cupboard sorts, drawer sorts etc will all be on this list. Any problems with this of any suggestions do please let me know.

A few of the basics before we start the week

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 are anything you need to do on a daily basis like washing, 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.

27 Fling Boogie - stick on some loud music, grab a binbag and whizz around the house finding 27 items that can go out with the rubbish, recycling, for charity shop, basically anything that will stop it cluttering your home.

Swish and swipe 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 spring flowers and sowing

I have included a deep clean challenge this week. I thought as the weather was going to be nice this week it would nice if we did a bit of deep cleaning Obviously this is purely voluntary, you do not have to do it if you don't want to..

Killer Kitchen - Monday
Level One
Clear and wipe work surfaces
Open the windows and let in the spring!
Level Two
Sweep and Mop the floor
Clean the gacky filters and drawers from DW's, WM's etc
Wipe the cupboard fronts, appliances and all those manky corners!!
Level Three
Wipe the table, replace cloth if needed
Clean all those small appliances, wipe their home then put them back..
Wipe the gicky things out of the fridge.
Extras

• Clean oven/hob if you must.. *rolls eyes*
• HHI .. with your clean iron!!
• Clean windows and sills
• treat the pets for fleas!!! This is prime time for them to be developing an infestation.. the last thing you need in your house! (still not done mine.. bad me!)

Deep clean challenge day one.. I do not want anyone straining themselves so if this is too much or not sensible because you'll hurt yourself don't do it!! Listen to your body.

• Empty the cupboards and clean the entire insides, start with the worst cupboard!!.. shelves, everything.
• Get rid of the chipped plates etc.. the chipped parts harbour germs of disgusting proportions as the pottery but it porous they have lots of places to hide.. revolting.. get rid!
• Figure out what needs using up first and work it into your meal plan this week!
• Clear clutter from shelves and wipe them over.. I want to see empty spaces and shiny shelves!!

Mad Tuesday - Living room, Hallway, Stairs
Level One
remove clutter from floors, chairs and fireplace
Open the windows and let in some fresh air
Level Two
Vacuum floors and sofas
Wipe and water neglected plants
Dust those flat fluffy surfaces
Level Three
Vacuum under the furniture you can move
Clean windows, pictures, mirrors etc.
Clear a hotspot
Vacuum hall and stairs.. all the way up to the top!!!!!
Extras

• Update financial spreadsheets/accounts.. if you have none to do.. DO SOME FILING.. all that paperwork HAS a home!!
• Wipe woodwork in the hall and stairs
• Wipe front door.. inside and out!
• Wash any nets/curtains that need cleaning.. put up fresh ones!
• Sort that corner full of shoes and coats and bags... I know you all put this off so Get it sorted.. before the proper nice weather hits!!

Deep clean challenge

• Drag out all the furniture and clean the skirtings and all the woodwork
• Change the pictures in the frames that you have been meaning to update forever!!
• Put all the paperwork in one heap and sort through it
• Sort out the magazines and newspapers and sling them in the recycling... if it's anything like mine I have my own magazine shop building up.
• Scrub the manky marks off the carpet
• Scrub the manky marks off the sofas

Study or other reception room & bathrooms - Wednesday
Level One
Clear the clutter from all these rooms!!
Wash any curtains/blinds/mats etc that need doing
Level Two
Vacuum the floors
Clean bath, toilets, shower and sinks
Wipe down the tiles and defragment the pc while doing this.
Level Three
Declutter and dust the pc desk
Wipe away cup rings and sticky things
Wipe the keyboard, mouse, cables and sockets and suchlike.
Clean the windows.
Extras

• Vacuum under movable furniture
• HHI..
• Deal with any calls etc that need doing
• Clear a hotspot
• Replace any dead toothbrushes and sponges

Deep clean challenge

• Haul out the pc desk and deal with the destruction which lies beyond MSE land
• Polish the cat & dust the menfolk
• wash the curtains/nets
• Drag out the larger furniture you can manage and clean under and behind it.
• Scoop all that hotspot into one heap.. and fling it in the bin.. keeping the bits you really have to, but put them away nicely.
• Clean up any floor gibble

Master bedroom & landing - Thursday
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
Fling open the window and let in the spring!
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Air the duvet if the weather permits
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort 10 things from your wardrobe (or someone elses) that you can get rid of..
Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• 33 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• Clean windows in these rooms
• Clear a box of clutter from the landing
• Sort through that airing cupboard!!

Deep Clean Challenge

• Sort through a pile of landing gibble
• Sort your 'stash' in your bedroom.. you know the place that you stuff things and think.. yep.. I'll sort that later.. The one you hide presents in, yep we're all guilty of it me included!!!
• Dive under your bed and drag out all the boxes and get them reorganised..
• Find the floor.. not just a bit of it.. ALL of it!!!!!!!! and vacuum it
• Wipe over the skirting boards

Friday - Childrens/spare rooms or a catchup
Level One
Clear the floor
Spend at least half an hour doing something just for yourself.. a nice bath, a manicure.. just your time! Make that appointment to have you hair done!!
Level Two
Strip the beds and wash those sheets.. and any duvets that need doing
Flip the mattresses over
Binbag dance
Level Three
Vacuum the floor
Deweb and defluff the room
Clean the windows
Extras

• Wash any curtains/throws/cushions etc that need it
• Wipe sticky marks from walls and doors and skirting
• Clean any tv's, pc's playstations in the room
• Put the discs/videos in the correct boxes and books on shelves

Deep Clean Challenge

• Wipe the bed frames down
• Drag the junk out from behind wardrobes, chests of drawers and under the bed.. deal with it appropriately.. and that does not mean stuffing it back under!! lol
• Clear, wipe declutter and make pretty any shelves
• Wipe over the big furniture.. wardrobes etc
• Make the clothes in the drawer all neat and tidy

Natty68

Well I don't know where last week went, it seems to have totally disappeared .. lol So I have written my list for tomorrow and I intend on doing it come what may!!! Also I need to get the washing sorted and as it's going to be nice for some of next week I intend to get a fair bit of it out on the line.

michelle2008

After two hours of ironing tonight I am feeling quite pleased with myself - so I am in.

Can't do every night this week - I have exams. But will try and do a bit!

Good luck everyone

DaisyDaisy66

I am definitely IN.

ionafan

Thank you Natty for the new list and Dusty for last week's - though I didn't follow much of it! We spent three days househunting and came home to a nice, clean tidy house

Apologies that with all our comings and goings I have missed at least 2 birthdays in the past week. I've totally lost track of the thread.

Dear Flyfriends: please send posivibes in our direction tomorrow, when it will be decided whether we get the house that we would really love to make our home. Apparently three or four prospective buyers are very interested in the property, so we have to put in a bid by a specified time. Because the estate agent's office manager wasn't at work yesterday when we viewed the house for the second time with my son, we don't even know the exact procedure yet - though we have decided what we would be prepared to pay for the property. I do so hope that the process doesn't turn into an auction because we won't be able to compete.

It's scary... :eek: ...and very stressful Perhaps I could grab a few spoons myself this week?

decogecko

Hi all

In again this week.

Thanks for the lists this week Natty

Iona good luck/house buying/posi vibes for you and DH

Dusty your fall maybe be a sign that you need to take it easy and go easy on yourself. You have a lot going on but please remember to look after yourself.

Have a great week all

Deco x

froddington

I'm in - thanks Natty :A

I've just ordered a steam cleaner thingy so maybe having a new 'toy' will motivate me :rotfl:

ionafan - fingers crossed x

List ready for tomorrow - I think I'll be around for a HHC at 19:00 as I have Rainbows after work.

Night all, sleep well xx

Killer Kitchen - Monday

Level One
Clear and wipe work surfaces
Open the windows and let in the spring!

Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Wipe the cupboard fronts, appliances and all those manky corners!!

Level Three
Clean all those small appliances, wipe their home then put them back..

Extras
Clean windows and sills

Deep clean challenge day one..
Clear clutter from shelves and wipe them over.. I want to see empty spaces and shiny shelves!!

Valli

I'm in - will save Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for Thursday if that's ok

Ionafan - hope you get your dream home.

and a tip for you (because I watch Phil & Kirsty) if you are in a position to proceed immediately; no upward chain, finance in place, ready to move etc then you should mention this in your bid - in addition to looking for the best price the vendors and EA will be looking for a smooth, quick sale so they will not necessarily take the highest amount bid; they may well take the bid that looks likeliest to go through to completion (I hope that makes sense - I know what I mean!) I believe you also mention how it's to be financed IIRC ie if you have the cash now, if you have a firm mortgage offer or whatever.

Narc0lepsy

ionafan wrote: »

Dear Flyfriends: please send posivibes in our direction tomorrow, when it will be decided whether we get the house that we would really love to make our home.

Hugs and spoons. Have you checked out the new house for bird watching opportunities? When my mum came to stay over Easter she said "you could never move; where would you find so many birds to watch?".

I'm in for a bit this week; one report and other paperwork now urgent as I've faffed around so much this week blaming face injury and birthday. I'm going to stay with my brother and sil Thurs eve till Sat so need the paperwork sorted before then.

Could do with small teaspoon tomorrow when I go to have dressing changed by nurse, then hopefully on to work to catch up what I've missed.

ceebeeby

I've been away for a while ... But am back xx

MinnieMousesMummy

Thank you for last weeks thread and for the new thread for this week, please count me.

Killer Kitchen - Monday
Clear and wipe work surfaces
Open the windows and let in the spring!
Sweep and Mop the floor
Clean the gacky filters and drawers from DW's, WM's etc
Wipe the cupboard fronts, appliances and all those manky corners!!
Clear and clean the table
Clean all those small appliances, wipe their home then put them back..
Wipe the gicky things out of the fridge.
Clean hob if you must.. *rolls eyes*
HHI .. with your clean iron!!
Clean windows and sills
Empty the cupboards and clean the entire insides, start with the worst cupboard!!.. shelves, everything.
Figure out what needs using up first and work it into your meal plan this week!
Clear clutter from shelves and wipe them over.. I want to see empty spaces and shiny shelves!!
Have a trip to town on the hunt for a reasonable shelf or spice rack so that I can organise cupboard