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Weekly Flylady Thread 14 April 2014

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  • juliejim
    juliejim Posts: 7,944 Forumite
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    Okay DS despatched to football, 2nd load in WM, dog walked. Now I need to do my accounts!
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  • Fmess
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    edited 14 April 2014 at 9:37AM
    Not a bad start so far :) Just need OH to get up so I can hoover and then mop.

    Magnificent Monday - Kitchen and dining room
    15 minutes...
    [STRIKE]Clear and wipe worksurfaces
    Wipe and replace small appliances[/STRIKE]
    30 minutes to spare...
    Sweep and mop the floor
    [STRIKE]Scrub down the front of units and large appliances
    Clean oven and hob[/STRIKE]
    Got an hour...
    [STRIKE]Wipe the table and chairs... clean cloth if necessary
    Wash windows and sills[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Degunge the fridge![[/STRIKE]/COLOR]
    Extras
    • Thoroughly clean the cutlery drawer!
    • Run the WM's and DW's through a clean cycle
    • Clean all the filters and door seals etc
    • HHI
    • 15 minutes gardening..
    LBM = 07/09/13 Debt = £13339 (100% cleared)
    New roof and car £8557/£19003 New kitchen £396/£5039 Credit card Paid Student loan Paid
  • Valli
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    Kitchen and dining room huh?

    *sticks blu-tack over webcam lens* - that's QUITE ENOUGH PEEKING NATTY!

    seriously - any room in the house would be awarded PIT status. I've started watching Extreme Hoarders just to make me feel better! :rotfl:

    Thanks for the thread. I am in. Washing on line (yes; even more) and all ironing up to date and airing in front of sunny open window.

    Holiday list jobs complete

    - 1 - hanging loop on jacket repaired (one of those chain link ones).

    Welcome newbies; welcome back errant flyers!
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
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  • Fmess
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    Quick query; do you put anything in your WM and DW when you do a clean cycle? Do you just run them on empty with detergent?

    Sorry if this is a daft question, there will probably be many more to come :(
    LBM = 07/09/13 Debt = £13339 (100% cleared)
    New roof and car £8557/£19003 New kitchen £396/£5039 Credit card Paid Student loan Paid
  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,677 Forumite
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    Fmess wrote: »
    Quick query; do you put anything in your WM and DW when you do a clean cycle? Do you just run them on empty with detergent?

    Sorry if this is a daft question, there will probably be many more to come :(


    Some Flyladies use white vinegar; some use household soda - I use soda in the WM. What do you teach? Welcome to the thread BTW

    HHC at 11 ANYONE?
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
    "I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
  • Dustykitten
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    Fmess wrote: »
    Quick query; do you put anything in your WM and DW when you do a clean cycle? Do you just run them on empty with detergent?

    Sorry if this is a daft question, there will probably be many more to come :(

    Not detergent. There are various options, one being scoop of soda crystals in the drum and vinegar in the rinse aid part. Run on hottest setting. Some use bleach. DW I use one of the cleaners (buy when on special offer) but you can use Soda crystals.

    2/3 done in DS3 room but we are now on a break.
    The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair
  • Dustykitten
    Dustykitten Posts: 16,507 Forumite
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    I'll join you Valli - I'll be paperwork frog eating once I have the WM on.
    The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair
  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,677 Forumite
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    Brilliant! Anyone else?
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
    "I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
  • Fmess
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    Thank you everyone!

    I think I need to improve the contents of my cleaning cupboard! The only thing I have out of those is bleach :( Do you just pour bleach into the drum of the WM?

    Also think I'm going to do a supermarket trip later for cleaning supplies. Can anyone suggest what I should have as a bare minimum?

    I'm a biology teacher :)

    Thank you
    LBM = 07/09/13 Debt = £13339 (100% cleared)
    New roof and car £8557/£19003 New kitchen £396/£5039 Credit card Paid Student loan Paid
  • Honey_Bear
    Honey_Bear Posts: 7,602 Forumite
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    Count me in Valli.
    Better is good enough.
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