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Weekly Flylady Thread 1st June 2015
pigpen
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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.
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
Open windows, loud music and hearty singing is an absolute must for every days activities.. it is good for the lungs!
Merry Moonday!! ~ BEEEAAAUUUUTILICIOUS bathrooms!
Level One.
Pick up 30 items and put them away.. it doesn't matter where you pick them up from or what you do with them so long as they are in their place, or the bin or the chazzer bag!
Deweb the world.. I LOATHE webs and my house is riddled!!
Clean 1 window
Level Two
Get out that neglected toothbrush and attack those bathroom taps.. I want to see my spiders faces in them
S&S the sink/shower/bath/bog.. even under the bathmats.. they get all slimy!
Empty empties.. can any be decanted into another bottles? All those dregs of bubbly stuff
Level Three.
Swoop upon that laundry and fling it in the wash.. towels, flannels, clothing, shower curtain if it needs it.. get it all sparkling and smelling of sweet things!
Sweep/mop/vacuum floors.
Wipe any icky marks off the walls, doors and anywhere else in here..
Extras, if you are a glutton for slaving away over a hot microfibre cloth.!!
Wash out bins
reshuffle toiletries into order
replace sponges/toothbrushes if needed
...Next.. close the lid of the loo, sit on it and admire your beautiful room and that little thing you can now see which needs doing... do it.. then you can have a cuppa!
Terrific Tutuesday!! ~ Klean Kitchens!
Level One.
Pick up 30 items and put them away.. it doesn't matter where you pick them up from or what you do with them so long as they are in their place, or the bin or the chazzer bag!
Wipe light blubs if you can reach.. no injuries!!.. if you can't wipe your knobs and handles
Wipe over the surfaces
Level Two
Get out that neglected toothbrush and attack those icky taps.. I want to see my spiders faces in them (kitchen roll left overnight soaked in white vinegar hung around them cleans off scale deposits... cling film keeps it in place)
Shine the sink and swish over those small appliances.. maybe descale the kettle.
Empty the cutlery drawer and clean the tray and get rid of the crumbs and put back only nice clean stuff.
Level Three.
Wipe over the big appliances and unit doors
Wipe any icky marks off the walls, doors and anywhere else in here..
Extras, if you are a glutton for slaving away over a hot microfibre cloth.!!
Wash out bins
reshuffle cleaning supplies
replace sponges/clothes if needed
...Next.. make another cuppa! Sit at the table and look about you.. again.. that one job you can see that you know will only take 2 minutes but you really don't want to do it.. go do it.. go on.. shoo!!!
Wonderful Wednesday!! ~ BEEEAAAUUUUTILICIOUS bedrooms!
Level One.
Pick up 30 items and put them away.. it doesn't matter where you pick them up from or what you do with them so long as they are in their place, or the bin or the chazzer bag! LW... get out 15 items then put them away again!!
strip and change that bedding that stinky bedding, we don't want you sticking to it!
Clean the window and frame
Level Two
Dust radiators and skirtings and any other dusty bits you can see
Wipe down any units.. mug rings off bedside units, make up dust of the dresser top etc
Shine the mirrors
Level Three.
Sort through a drawer or 2.. see what you can fling or is where it shouldn't be.. or the stuff that you have shoved in a cupboard or wardrobe to 'deal with later' .. get it out and deal with it!
Empty bins and wash them out if necessary
Wipe any lamps or light bulbs and remove dust bunnies with Mr Vacuum.
Extras, if you are a glutton for slaving away over a hot microfibre cloth.!!
Sort a pile of paperwork
Clear a hotspot.. I hate these things!
clear your notice board of old things.. (mine is desperate!) or update your calendar with new entries (desperate for this doing too!)
...Next.. sit on your bed or a chair in there and admire your beautiful room and that little thing you can now see which needs doing... do it.. then you can have a cuppa and a treat of your choice!! Like a Scooby Snack!!
Thrilling Thursday!! ~ Splendiforous Studies and Stairs!
Level One.
Pick up 30 items and put them away.. it doesn't matter where you pick them up from or what you do with them so long as they are in their place, or the bin or the chazzer bag! LW... get out 15 items again then put them away again, shake it up by doing 15 different items to yesterday!!
Declutter, degrot and destickify the desk or table... all the mug rings and biscuit crumbs and stuff.
File away the paperwork and shred what you don't need.
Level Two
Defrag the computer, run virus scan, delete your emails. Decrumb the keyboard and mop the monitor
Sort the shoes and coats and bags in the hallway.. can any go away for the summer, or away forever?
Shine any mirrors and dusty those ornaments.
Level Three.
Vacuum all the fluffy floors
Wipe down the paintwork in these areas.. I get the raw deal here.. I have wooden stairs!
Wash any nets or curtains that need freshening up.. anywhere in the house.
Extras, if you are a glutton for slaving away over a hot microfibre cloth.!!
Sort a cupboard or drawer
Wipe door knobs and handles
Get your finances up to date, your spreadsheets and bills and other boring grown up stuff .. Are all your insurances in order and filed pretty?
...Next.. sit on your chair or the stairs and admire your pretty space and that little thing you can now see which needs doing... do it.. then you can have a delicious cuppa!!
If you've kept up so far you're doing a fabulous job and making a big difference to your home!
You should all be proud of your progress and achievements this week.. if you have done something you wouldn't normally do, even if it was just making time or space for yourself then that is a reason to be proud.
Fank Goodness it's Friday!! ~ A&E Time! (Anything and Everything)
Level One.
Pick up 30 items and put them away.. it doesn't matter where you pick them up from or what you do with them so long as they are in their place, or the bin or the chazzer bag! LW.. go tickle your lickle dragons
S&S the kitchen and bathroom.. let's start the weekend with them sparkling!
Fling anything furry from the fridge or work it into your meal plan quick.. (I have motatoes to go in the freezer)
Level Two
Wipe the tiles.. whichever room has tiles.. floor or wall.. I don't care!
Sweep and mop a needy room.. why does the kitchen get so gross so quickly?
Empty a drawer or cupboard or toybox and deal ruthlessly with its contents
Level Three.
Wipe down any doors in need.. my kitchen door is covered in little grubby hand prints.. and not on the kitchen side!!
Clean any outstanding windows/mirrors.
Catch up on any calls you need to make, including arranging necessary appointments.. medication reviews, dentist, smears!! etc .. opticians need doing here!
Extras, if you are a glutton for slaving away over a hot microfibre cloth.!!
HHI
Vacuum right through the house and empty the vacuum cleaner
Clean filters and detergent drawers on big appliances.. they are so gross!
...Next.. make another cuppa! Spend a minute in each room admiring your home.. look for one of those irritating niggly jobs that you keep putting off... go and get it done..
This week, if you did everything you should have rehomed a minimum of 150 things, caught up with 5 little froggies and cleaned all your windows. There has been so much activity this week.. you've all done fabulous and made a joint remarkable effort..
Thank you for putting up with me this week.. Who needs next week off?
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
Open windows, loud music and hearty singing is an absolute must for every days activities.. it is good for the lungs!
Merry Moonday!! ~ BEEEAAAUUUUTILICIOUS bathrooms!
Level One.
Pick up 30 items and put them away.. it doesn't matter where you pick them up from or what you do with them so long as they are in their place, or the bin or the chazzer bag!
Deweb the world.. I LOATHE webs and my house is riddled!!
Clean 1 window
Level Two
Get out that neglected toothbrush and attack those bathroom taps.. I want to see my spiders faces in them
S&S the sink/shower/bath/bog.. even under the bathmats.. they get all slimy!
Empty empties.. can any be decanted into another bottles? All those dregs of bubbly stuff
Level Three.
Swoop upon that laundry and fling it in the wash.. towels, flannels, clothing, shower curtain if it needs it.. get it all sparkling and smelling of sweet things!
Sweep/mop/vacuum floors.
Wipe any icky marks off the walls, doors and anywhere else in here..
Extras, if you are a glutton for slaving away over a hot microfibre cloth.!!
Wash out bins
reshuffle toiletries into order
replace sponges/toothbrushes if needed
...Next.. close the lid of the loo, sit on it and admire your beautiful room and that little thing you can now see which needs doing... do it.. then you can have a cuppa!
Terrific Tutuesday!! ~ Klean Kitchens!
Level One.
Pick up 30 items and put them away.. it doesn't matter where you pick them up from or what you do with them so long as they are in their place, or the bin or the chazzer bag!
Wipe light blubs if you can reach.. no injuries!!.. if you can't wipe your knobs and handles
Wipe over the surfaces
Level Two
Get out that neglected toothbrush and attack those icky taps.. I want to see my spiders faces in them
(kitchen roll left overnight soaked in white vinegar hung around them cleans off scale deposits... cling film keeps it in place)Shine the sink and swish over those small appliances.. maybe descale the kettle.
Empty the cutlery drawer and clean the tray and get rid of the crumbs and put back only nice clean stuff.
Level Three.
Wipe over the big appliances and unit doors
Wipe any icky marks off the walls, doors and anywhere else in here..
Extras, if you are a glutton for slaving away over a hot microfibre cloth.!!
Wash out bins
reshuffle cleaning supplies
replace sponges/clothes if needed
...Next.. make another cuppa! Sit at the table and look about you.. again.. that one job you can see that you know will only take 2 minutes but you really don't want to do it.. go do it.. go on.. shoo!!!
Wonderful Wednesday!! ~ BEEEAAAUUUUTILICIOUS bedrooms!
Level One.
Pick up 30 items and put them away.. it doesn't matter where you pick them up from or what you do with them so long as they are in their place, or the bin or the chazzer bag! LW... get out 15 items then put them away again!!
strip and change that bedding that stinky bedding, we don't want you sticking to it!
Clean the window and frame
Level Two
Dust radiators and skirtings and any other dusty bits you can see
Wipe down any units.. mug rings off bedside units, make up dust of the dresser top etc
Shine the mirrors
Level Three.
Sort through a drawer or 2.. see what you can fling or is where it shouldn't be.. or the stuff that you have shoved in a cupboard or wardrobe to 'deal with later' .. get it out and deal with it!
Empty bins and wash them out if necessary
Wipe any lamps or light bulbs and remove dust bunnies with Mr Vacuum.
Extras, if you are a glutton for slaving away over a hot microfibre cloth.!!
Sort a pile of paperwork
Clear a hotspot.. I hate these things!
clear your notice board of old things.. (mine is desperate!) or update your calendar with new entries (desperate for this doing too!)
...Next.. sit on your bed or a chair in there and admire your beautiful room and that little thing you can now see which needs doing... do it.. then you can have a cuppa and a treat of your choice!! Like a Scooby Snack!!
Thrilling Thursday!! ~ Splendiforous Studies and Stairs!
Level One.
Pick up 30 items and put them away.. it doesn't matter where you pick them up from or what you do with them so long as they are in their place, or the bin or the chazzer bag! LW... get out 15 items again then put them away again, shake it up by doing 15 different items to yesterday!!
Declutter, degrot and destickify the desk or table... all the mug rings and biscuit crumbs and stuff.
File away the paperwork and shred what you don't need.
Level Two
Defrag the computer, run virus scan, delete your emails. Decrumb the keyboard and mop the monitor
Sort the shoes and coats and bags in the hallway.. can any go away for the summer, or away forever?
Shine any mirrors and dusty those ornaments.
Level Three.
Vacuum all the fluffy floors
Wipe down the paintwork in these areas.. I get the raw deal here.. I have wooden stairs!
Wash any nets or curtains that need freshening up.. anywhere in the house.
Extras, if you are a glutton for slaving away over a hot microfibre cloth.!!
Sort a cupboard or drawer
Wipe door knobs and handles
Get your finances up to date, your spreadsheets and bills and other boring grown up stuff .. Are all your insurances in order and filed pretty?
...Next.. sit on your chair or the stairs and admire your pretty space and that little thing you can now see which needs doing... do it.. then you can have a delicious cuppa!!
If you've kept up so far you're doing a fabulous job and making a big difference to your home!
You should all be proud of your progress and achievements this week.. if you have done something you wouldn't normally do, even if it was just making time or space for yourself then that is a reason to be proud.
Fank Goodness it's Friday!! ~ A&E Time! (Anything and Everything)
Level One.
Pick up 30 items and put them away.. it doesn't matter where you pick them up from or what you do with them so long as they are in their place, or the bin or the chazzer bag! LW.. go tickle your lickle dragons
S&S the kitchen and bathroom.. let's start the weekend with them sparkling!
Fling anything furry from the fridge or work it into your meal plan quick.. (I have motatoes to go in the freezer)
Level Two
Wipe the tiles.. whichever room has tiles.. floor or wall.. I don't care!
Sweep and mop a needy room.. why does the kitchen get so gross so quickly?
Empty a drawer or cupboard or toybox and deal ruthlessly with its contents
Level Three.
Wipe down any doors in need.. my kitchen door is covered in little grubby hand prints.. and not on the kitchen side!!
Clean any outstanding windows/mirrors.
Catch up on any calls you need to make, including arranging necessary appointments.. medication reviews, dentist, smears!! etc .. opticians need doing here!
Extras, if you are a glutton for slaving away over a hot microfibre cloth.!!
HHI
Vacuum right through the house and empty the vacuum cleaner
Clean filters and detergent drawers on big appliances.. they are so gross!
...Next.. make another cuppa! Spend a minute in each room admiring your home.. look for one of those irritating niggly jobs that you keep putting off... go and get it done..
This week, if you did everything you should have rehomed a minimum of 150 things, caught up with 5 little froggies and cleaned all your windows. There has been so much activity this week.. you've all done fabulous and made a joint remarkable effort..
Thank you for putting up with me this week.. Who needs next week off?
LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
Hope to be debt free until the day I die
Mortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)
6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)
08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)
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Thanks I'll be here doing my own thing xThe birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair0
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Love it!
But I'm not here, miss!!!Bossymoo
Away with the fairies :beer:0 -
Have a lovely time bossums.. you can play catch up when you get back LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14Hope to be debt free until the day I dieMortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)0
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I shall be doing what I can.. Thanks for the thread piggers
Have a lovely time away Bossy Mortgage Free as of 20.9.17Declutter challenge 2023, 2024 🏅 🏅⭐️⭐️
Declutter Challenge 2025
DH declutter challenge award 🏅⭐️0 -
Thanks for the thread Pigpen, will try and do what I can. My bathroom is overdue I think!
ETA:
Merry Moonday!! ~ BEEEAAAUUUUTILICIOUS bathrooms!
Level Two
Get out that neglected toothbrush and attack those bathroom taps.. I want to see my spiders faces in them
S&S the sink/shower/bath/bog.. even under the bathmats.. they get all slimy!
Empty empties.. can any be decanted into another bottles? All those dregs of bubbly stuff
Sort out bathroom caddy
Level Three.
Swoop upon that laundry and fling it in the wash.. towels, flannels, clothing, shower curtain if it needs it.. get it all sparkling and smelling of sweet things!
Sweep/mop/vacuum floors.
Every act of kindness, no matter how small, isn’t wasted ❤️
"It’ll be alright in the end, and if it’s not alright - it’s not the end"Every pound we spend is a vote for the sort of world we want
2021 wins - 10 -
Hey, we've never asked for everything to be done.. just what you can.. I promised not to send Aragog round to torment you if you do not complete every last thing! My bathroom is squalid.. this is what I need to do to make it habitable! Well, I need to decorate it too.. but that can be Tuesdays list LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14Hope to be debt free until the day I dieMortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)0
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I'm in! Thanks for the list pigpen! I might have to start this one on Wednesday though as working and then tomorrow night coaching and then will be marking books after that.
Today I have finished the wardrobes. My second bag for the cs is full so I plan to get rid of those on Wednesday. I was a bit sad and even sorted a load of coat hangers. Loads to fling and I made sure all the ones that were left, matched. So hubby has bought black ones for his shirts, hoodies/jumpers and suits. I have black ones that you get with the clothes when you buy them from the shop (iyswim) but virtually all the same. They look lovely! Have also tidied up the hallway, made some bread for lunches tomorrow and done a weekly shop (£18 if you please!!!)
Before I went shopping I did a three week meal plan (could be when we are moving!) so all the meals should be made from the freezer! And shouldn't have too much left, hence the £18 shopping trip! Kitchen has also had a quick once over but didn't get time to hoover!
Happy Monday everybody!Grocery challenge-
J- 52.40/£200 M- 187.56 A- 212.93 M-193.44 F-201.31 J- 240.62 D- £149.27 N- £210.69 O- 196.80
S- 213.68 A- £213.03 J- 249.66 J-206.29, M- 252.91, A-£250, M- £250
debt free as of feb 2015. Now saving for deposit for new house! Moving in June 2015!!!0 -
Love it!
But I'm not here, miss!!!
My thoughts exactly, pigpen! Thank you for the list, but - like bossy - I shall be away for most of the week. Quite sorry to miss the fun
I have fielded three phonecalls this evening, each of which could have been limited to about 3 minutes, but the callers decided to make a meal of it and go on and on and on and on... Whatever happened to the pips????? Younger flyladies will probably have no idea what I'm talking about. :rotfl:
My computer is doing its usual late-night go-slow, which is ****** frustrating when I've still got so much to do.
Dusty, I hope your mum is able to have her op soon. You sound very down. Please be kind to yourself this week.
Hope everyone else has a good week too. I will try to S&S my bathroom tomorrow, just to keep you all company, but after that everything else will have to wait. (I might try this week's list next week, for fun )
Good night all x0 -
I'm in for the week. Thanks for the list piggers. I was slightly worried about you doing the list but it's actually not too bad (so far) :rotfl:
2x wm since I got in from work, 1 x td and some stuff on the winterdyke. I've laid out the school stuff for the morning and have done what I can of the packed lunches. Sorted out the cupboard that I keep the medicines in. I couldn't find the soluble parrots last night for DS2 I had to pull the full cupboard out. So I've put all the packets and bottles in a basket so I can just lift the lot out. Threw out lots of stuff that was past its expiration date. So it's lovely and tidy in there!
Off to bed night all x sleep well xI'm not a muggle...I'm just magically challenged0 -
I'm in - thanks pigpen :A
This sore throat / blocked ears / cough thing is still hanging around - I really hope it's on its way out soon!
bossy - have a lovely time x
Night all, sleep well xx
Merry Moonday!! ~ BEEEAAAUUUUTILICIOUS bathrooms!
Level One.
Pick up 30 items and put them away.. it doesn't matter where you pick them up from or what you do with them so long as they are in their place, or the bin or the chazzer bag!
Deweb the world.. I LOATHE webs and my house is riddled!!
Clean 1 window
Level Two
Get out that neglected toothbrush and attack those bathroom taps.. I want to see my spiders faces in them
S&S the sink/shower/bath/bog.. even under the bathmats.. they get all slimy!
Level Three.
Swoop upon that laundry and fling it in the wash.. towels, flannels, clothing, shower curtain if it needs it.. get it all sparkling and smelling of sweet things!
Sweep/mop/vacuum floors.
Wash out bins
...Next.. close the lid of the loo, sit on it and admire your beautiful room and that little thing you can now see which needs doing... do it.. then you can have a cuppa!"There's only one way of life and that's your own" - Levellers
"I'm feeling like a Monday but someday I'll be Saturday night" - Bon Jovi0
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