Weekly Flylady Thread 3rd March 2014

Natty68

Keeping in with Dusty's way of doing lists last week each day I will give you some basic flying, some deep cleaning choices and some decluttering choices. As ever feel free to pick and mix what needs doing for you according to your ability and time.
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Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week or getting motivated when it comes to housework then come and join us.

Thank you Dusty for last week's 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.

A few of the basics before we start the week

Hotspots are areas where 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.

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

Swish and swipe/S&S 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!

Click here to read Toots wonderful welcome guide

Meddling Monday- Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Basic Flying
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself, we don't want anyone spraining themselves!!!
Dusting, even if around everything
15 minutes hotspot
Clean a radiator or two.
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Deep Cleaning
Are there any DVd's/Videos etc you can rehome?
Clean windows & any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. Are there any that need rehoming?
HHI.. get that mountain gone!
Decluttering
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe, no tripping up over any loose toys/towels/clothes etc...
Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
Are there any DVd's/Videos etc you can rehome?
Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Wipe skirtings, doorframes and other paintwork

Tripping Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Basic Flying
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Sweep and mop floors
Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET
Check those washing machine filters and drawers for ickiness!!
Deep Cleaning
Sort & clean fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or grots in there!
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Clean oven if it really needs it.. or just do the hob or a knob or the oven shelves
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Decluttering
42 fling boogie.. GO!
Clean out the cupboard with the miscellaneous gibble in!! I'm sure you can get rid of half of it!
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Tumble dryer, cooker hood and dishwasher filters need to be done too!!
Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms

Wednesday walkabout- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Basic Flying
Clean floors in these rooms
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins! (the proper bins not the rooms that look like bins!)
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Deep Cleaning
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget under the rim! and sinks
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
Wipe down the doors and frames in these rooms.
Clean the radiators in these rooms
Clear a mega hotspot!.. shred it.. and fling it.. or just burn it!
Decluttering
Clear any clutter from desk
Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
Replace sponges/flannels/toothbrushes that are in need
HHI... a bit more gone!

Thrilling Thursday - Master Bedroom & Landing
Basic Flying
Check fire alarms are working
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Freshen up the curtains if needed
Deep Cleaning
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Clean all the upstairs doors... and handles!
Clean windows in these rooms
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing fresh linen..
Air the duvet
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Decluttering
Sort 10 things from your wardrobe (or someone elses) that you can get rid of... and a pair of shoes only counts as one thing! likewise socks!
Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
41 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter

Fearsome Friday- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Flying Basics
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see
Deep Cleaning
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Wash the nets/curtains.. and while they are down clean those face prints off the window!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
Decluttering
Rummage ALL the junk from under the bed and sort through it..
If you manage to get the floor cleared.. vacuum the rest that you couldn't see before.. it'll look like a new room!
Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
End of week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend/nursery!

Book a night out.. with your friends or husband or anybody.. just go have a day or an evening out.. go dance, go party, go for a meal, go shopping.. whatever.. just get out and enjoy yourself.. and children are NOT allowed!!!!!.. This one is not optional!

FurryBeastOz

Thanks Natty. I'm in in a big way. I fell off this wagon and relapsed after the York meet and have been trying to claw my way back. Day 4 today, and a bit of a blitz so I can start tomorrow without wanting a drink to begin. One day at a time.


Sorry to hear about the kitty.

Crowdpleaser

Im in. We were away last week and so need to crack on with it all. X

neveah

I've just done 3 12 hour days in a row in work so not been able to do a great deal but I'm lates tmrw so can fly in the a m x

jacci45

Im in, house in an bit of a state as my Mother has been very ill and has now unfortunately passed away. I was with her from beginning December, came home for Xmas which she was well enough to come to ours and we had a really good one. Then back to hers and now have been at her flat off and on to clear it..not a nice thing to do at all.
Consequently my hubby and son have been left with the housework, they have not done too bad but it needs my touch iykwim.
Take care all and if you still have your Mum make sure you give them a huge hug when you see them next.

Natty68

jacci45 wrote: »

Im in, house in an bit of a state as my Mother has been very ill and has now unfortunately passed away. I was with her from beginning December, came home for Xmas which she was well enough to come to ours and we had a really good one. Then back to hers and now have been at her flat off and on to clear it..not a nice thing to do at all.
Consequently my hubby and son have been left with the housework, they have not done too bad but it needs my touch iykwim.
Take care all and if you still have your Mum make sure you give them a huge hug when you see them next.

Huge hugs Jacci, please look after yourself while you are grieving. Have some time just for you, s*d the housework it can wait...this time for you is more important.

Mumto5

Thanks for the new thread Natty.

Jacci I'm sorry for your loss.

I'm off to bed now. See you all on here tomorrow.

Natty68

I'm off to get the put-u-up bed and sign off lappy. Hopefully Amycat will settle down with me, and her breathing gets better during the night. Still gives me a chance to catch up on stuff on the TiVo while looking after her..

bossymoo

Oh jacci, condolences

Thank you natty, hope you're ok x

We are in. Am away next weekend so need to factor in packing. Dentist for me tomorrow...


Meddling Monday- Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Basic Flying
15 minutes hotspot
Deep Cleaning
Are there any DVd's/Videos etc you can rehome?
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. Are there any that need rehoming?
Decluttering
Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!

Tripping Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Basic Flying
Check those washing machine filters and drawers for ickiness!!
Deep Cleaning
Clean oven if it really needs it.. or just do the hob or a knob or the oven shelves
Decluttering
42 fling boogie.. GO!
Clean out the cupboard with the miscellaneous gibble in!! I'm sure you can get rid of half of it!
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Tumble dryer, cooker hood and dishwasher filters need to be done too!!
Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms

Wednesday walkabout- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Basic Flying
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Deep Cleaning
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Clean the radiators in these rooms
Clear a mega hotspot!.. shred it.. and fling it.. or just burn it!

Thrilling Thursday - Master Bedroom & Landing
Basic Flying
Check fire alarms are working
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Freshen up the curtains if needed
Deep Cleaning
Clean all the upstairs doors... and handles!
Clean windows in these rooms
Decluttering
Sort 10 things from your wardrobe (or someone elses) that you can get rid of... and a pair of shoes only counts as one thing! likewise socks!
Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one

jacci45

I think a bit of housework will bring back some normality, that is what Im hoping for anyway...baby steps...

Mumof2_2

Many thanks for the list Natty. I'm in.

Jacci, so sorry to hear of your loss. As you say, baby steps ....