Weekly Flylady Thread 16th July 2007

nearlynewbie

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Originally Posted by nearlynewbie
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen shoudl I be doing this every week?? - this is a serious question!

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Orignially posted by grannynise
"Well I don't vacuum the mattress every week. And I don't clean the windows every week, or the gunky washer drawer, or the oven or or or ... But then I probably am a mucky mare. Sorry Li'l_me. I think if it looks absolutely fine then leave it, a rule I apply to most of my life actually"

Well at least someone doesn't. I had NEVER vacuumed the matress before joining this thread 10 days ago. I had turned it every 6-8 weeks. Each time you make the bed do you take off the matress protector and vacuum the matress? I don't think I can sustain this level of domestic intervention. However house is singificantly cleaner already and I've only been doing this for just over a week.
Thank you all for your encouragement

Dustykitten

Eeeeeeeeeeeeek DS2 is Alan Titchmarsh in the leavers assembly tomorrow and has only just told me he needs a costume. Just phoned close friend who gardens even more than me and she has a big charity bag in a hall which will be in my hall tomorrow morning!

DS1 had a fab time at Thorpe Park but they only got on 3 rides. He is going again tomorrow for what seems a longer day so hopefully will get more turns.

Not had a great day. A mum at school stopped by to tell me that her hubbie had left her, he had been having an affair with her best mate (formally a very good friend of mine) for 7 months. Obviously spent the morning doing tea and sympathy. I find this sort of thing really unsettling and feel so sorry for all those being hurt.

Need to write the teachers letters now and will get the kids to do one after school each tomorrow.

Not really done any flying other than a quick hoover round. I am upto date with the washing/ironing. Nearly got all the school uniform and have even started the mamouth labelling task.

Will pop in at some time tomorrow x

silverbabe

Being knee deep in clutter and looking to chuck some of it, I found this thread to be a good motivation. Wish we had a three day weekend to give me some time, as working over forty hours a week, doing an Open University course, driving my elderly parents about on Sundays and making time to see my daughters and the Grandson takes some juggling. On a positive note I disposed of a set of encyclopedias last week, so thats 25 volumes less to worry about. Of course I still have a more up to date set on the shelves.

Pollybear

Good luck for tomorrow Aimee

I'm glad I'm not the only one who doesn't do everything (windows/oven etc) all the time. Some days I do lots and feel really good. Other days I do b*gger all! And I don't even have the excuse of young children. I'm just lazy.

Pollybear

Well done silverbabe. Now see what else you can get rid of

borderlakland

hello silverbabe

ds1 back in one piece.went on loads of rides, wanted to give us a complete low down on everything tonight.after half an hour discription of 3 rides persauded him he could tell us in the morning:rotfl: think he will sleep well.
little does he know that as he has no school tom he is going to be helping oh re-lay the patio. he he he(evil mum i know:p ) what with army monday,full day of PE yesterday,trip today and patio tom he will sleep for england.but at least when he's sleeping he's not eating!!!!

rach

just checking in to say hi to all. my dad's been here this week so have been tied up with him. am absolutely knackered and so am going to bed. afraid i did no flying yesterday and haven;t even looked at the list today! might try and get something done in the morning. but sleep is calling (not sure i even have the energy to speak to OH tonight!)

witchypoo

I had a half lazy/ half productive day, it's been difficult this week for me too as my hubby is off work as well. It's bad enough the rest of the time as he finishes work before midday and from then my usefulness around the home goes right downhill unless I really force myself - but I have been enjoying doing stuff in the house lately.

My son had good KS2 SATs results all 5's and none in his school got a 6 this time around! I let him spend a pound on something he liked, he almost chose fruit which amazed me but he settled for sweets one of which was a semi healthy nutty bar. Daughter reckons her year 9 Maths SAT result was incorrect as she got 90-something out of 150 and graded Level 6 or as the teacher put it 'high level 6' which was lower than expected whereas one of her friends told her today that they got 68 for the same exams and got given a level 7. She's going to bring it up with her Maths tutor tomorrow. I hope she doesn't expect another cake if she gets her grade upgraded lol!

Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room

• Sort through one cupboard, emptying it, wiping it out and wiping items before putting them back - do others if there is time

Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs

[strike]Vacuum floors [/strike]and sofas (see also 'under furniture' below)
[strike]Dusting[/strike][strike]
Remove clutter
Clean TV and cabinet[/strike]
Wipe light switches and banister
[strike]Clean mirror [/strike][strike]
Tidy shoes, coats and bags[/strike]
Vacuum under furniture impossible as there were family members seated in them

Extras:

• [strike]
• Clear one hotspot, or spend 5 mins
• Clear and dust one shelf tonight I cleaned one shelf with 4 of our facepots on them! They look really shiny now and the shelf is clean for a change![/strike]
• Clean windows
• [strike]Go round collecting stuff and delivering to proper home[/strike]

Wednesday, Master Bedroom & Landing

Check fire alarms are working I know for a fact they need batteries - added to shopping list
[strike]Vacuum floor in bedroom and on landing
Remove bed linen and replace with frsh linen[/strike]well replaced sheet not duvet cover, can wait till wash darks tomorrow
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs
[strike]Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen[/strike]

Extras:

• 27 fling boogie time
• Sort one drawer
• Clean windows
• Clear any one hotspot

*edit - adding thursday's list

Thursday Bathroom and Pc Area

Clean floors
Clean bath, toilet and sink
Clear clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk
Wipe keyboard and mouse
Clear clutter from floor
Wipe down tiles
Clean shower screen if required

Extras

• Sort a wardrobe or part of, a drawer or set of drawers
• 15 minutes paperwork sorting!
• Clean windows

lil_me

Sorrry I went for a nap at 6pm and just woke up so lists only just gone up now woke as I needed pain killers. Tooth is no better so pleased I kept that appointment next week with the dentist. DP put the boys to bed and just left me to sleep, didn't touch housework of course but can't have everything can we, saying that he has finished his little work area which should save me much frustration. Going back as soon as painkillers kick in. Did a tip run this evening and got absolutely soaked. Was good however as they didn't ask for my pass for the trailer as noone was about so saved that and rescued a box full of books and jigsaws for the school fayre that someone was flinging, also told her about www.dontdumpthat.com and freecycle I hate the thought of usable stuff being wasted.

Mattress vacuuming - like every task it's not a must do, entirely up to you if you choose to, it's recommended on many pest control sites to prevent bed bugs, when Moggins did the weekly thread someone asked why and she posted a pic of them and the advice on vacuuming mattresses, it definately made me do mine. Just google 'bed bugs' urgh! My son had asthma, used to be worse on a night, maybe just coincidence but he's not had a single attack at night since I started doing his.

DeniseNZ

Hi all. You've all got so much going on . . . all this talk of school finishing up - ours have just gone back after a two week break.

I've been feeling really low lately, but really must get on! Life just doesn't stop because I don't feel like doing anything but hibernating, does it!


Laundry - daily
[strike] Walk Arsha[/strike]
Get finances up to date
Phone accountant
Phone Vet re dog food prices
Spend at least 5 minutes tidying each room of the house - Have done lounge
Dust whole house
Vacuum whoe house
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Wipe light switches
Clean mirrors
Tidy shoes, coats and bags
Vacuum under furniture (only if you won't hurt yourself doing it, don't want any injuries)
Check fire alarms are working
Change all beds
[strike]Clean ensuite[/strike]
Clean main bath, toilet and sink
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk
Wipe keyboard and mouse (these usually have more germs on than your toilet so important)
Sort paperwork - 15 minutes
Job hunt for some extra work (OH has just picked up some night fill work - we want to increase our mortgage payments . . . )


Off to have some lunch, then jump back in again