Weekly Flylady Thread 20th July 2015

Natty68

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 Bossy 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!

WM ~ Washing machine
TD ~ Tumble dryer
SC ~ Slowcooker
BM ~ Breadmaker
DW ~ Dishwasher
SOAADFA ~ Sit on 'bottom' and do 'nothing'
KH/XH/FW ~ Ex-husband and other not so polite versions
DH/DD/DS/DW/DP ~ Dear husband/daughter/son/wife/partner/whatever
OH/SO ~ Other half/significant other
NN ~ nice neighbour
Toxic (friend/mother/sister/whoever) ~ person in your life that seems to exist to make your life miserable
AF ~ Aunt Flo 'time of the month'.. nothing to do with flying but it comes up often.
ETA ~ Edited to add
Gibble ~ miscellaneous crap that appears forever homeless
Dot-to-dot ~ pick a small area (not a whole room) like a chair/coffee/table/shelf/worktop or wherever- thats your first 'dot' - totally clear it - clean it - and only put back what should be there - deal with what you have removed (not just move it somewhere else) then if you have time move on and do the same to another 'dot' -the idea is just like a dot to dot puzzle, you aim to join up all the dots and have a tidy room. The trick is to keep each dot tidy until you get them all joined up!
RoD ~ Room of Doom, the one room that feels like it is a permanent pit and cannot be used to its potential!

Click here to read Toots wonderful welcome guide

Minging Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Wash knick-knacks/canisters
Level Two
Check the smoke alarm - when was the last time you replaced the battery?
Sweep and mop floors
Empty fridge, clean shelves and doors and move any nearly out of date stuff to front to use up next.
Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Wipe all the windows in these areas!!
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Check those washing machine filters and drawers for ickiness!! Tumble dryer, cooker hood and dishwasher filters need to be done too!!

Extra Mission : help yourself

• Clean the hob..
• Clean under sink - throw away any manky looking bottles/rags etc..
• Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
• 29 fling boogie.. GO!
• Buy yourself some flowers from the shop.. your reward for making the kitchen shine!
• Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET

Trashy Tuesday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks
Clear any clutter from desk
Straighten computer desk
Delete 50 emails - do you really need that sale email from Dotty P's?
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
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!)
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Collect all the dirty laundry

Extra mission: Take your pick!

• Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
• clean the radiators in these rooms
• Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
• Replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it
• HHI... a bit more gone!
• Check supplies of paper/printer cartridges/stamps and envelopes
• Throw away any pens that don't work

Wacky Wednesday ~ Master bedroom and Landing
Level One
Fling open windows to let air in especially as it's been hot and the room will be stuffy.
Clean Cobwebs
Check firealarms are working, change battery if necessary.
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers
Level Two
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Clean under the bed
Polish furniture
Level Three
Straighten/sort through make up
Throw away any empty/out of date bottles
Clean glass and mirrors - make them twinkle
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Clear a hotspot ~ or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
Add a personal touch - flowers in a vase on a dresser, pretty bowl etc..

Extras:

• 36 fling boogie, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• HHI
• Clean windows in these rooms
• Clean light switch of hand prints or smudges
• Clean main light and any lampshades
• Clear the top of a bedside cupboard/chest of drawers or shelf

Tantalising Thursday ~ Living Room, Dining Room and Entance/Porch
Level One.
Open windows and let air in
Clean cobwebs
Dust windowsills and front door
Throw away any newspapers/magazines that aren't needed.
Level Two
Put plants in shower & give them a good rinse. Remember to put them back before everyone has a shower in the morning - it might be a bit unnerving having to shower with a plant!!!
Clean and dust shiny things/mirror and glass
Wipe down light fixtures - make those bulbs shine at night!
Clean lightswitches of hand prints or smudges
Level Three
Move furniture, if safe to do so, and hoover underneath
Clean and straighten any drawer
Add a personal touch to the table - pretty tablecloth, vase of summer flowers!!
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Clean under sofa/chair cushions - lets see if you can find any money or even anything that you have lost recently

Extras

• Refill bird feeders
• Throw away any dead plants
• HHI
• Binbag dance - Get a binbag... fill it and bin it!!
• Wash any cushions, throws etc that need it.

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Frantic Friday ~ Those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Open windows to air room
Clean cobwebs
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Straighten toy shelves
Level Two
Polish furniture
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!! Wash the curtains!
Level Three
Sort out outgrown clothes and give to charity/neighbours/younger children.
Put away stray items
Clean fingerprints off light switches/doors/walls
Clean under the bed - I know it's scary but it does have to be done. You could even delegate to a little pink if you don't fancy doing it yourself.

Extras

• Clean windows
• Clean/scrub bath toys
• Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
• HHI
• Rearrange videos/games/books

Natty68

CY I hope you aren't doing too much and taking it easy, I would imagine the treatment is taking everything out of you. So don't feel that you have to do everything..you are allowed to rest up. You can nag us all if you want
Congratulations Fizzle, what wonderful news. Hugs xxx
WB returnees, and a warm welcome to the newbies

So sorry I wasn't around last week, have had issues with the elder dog which are now being sorted out thankfully..although the credit card doesn't think so..

funfairprincess

I'm in.

Thanks to Bossy and Natty for the threads

I'm going out with DD tomorrow morning to a 40s day at the mining museum and I have a bit of overtime at work in the afternoon so not sure how much of the list I will get done tomorrow. However I will play catchup on Tuesday x

Dizzy_Imp

Ooh, ooh - I'm in :j

My flylady adventures begin in the morning...

froddington

Thanks Natty - I'm in but in my own way.

I go away early on Saturday and have so much to do before then and I'm still at work until Weds!

Not enough time!!!

Frizzle - congrats

Hugs for all who want or need one.

Night all, sleep well xx

Dustykitten

Thanks Natty and Bossy for last week too.

Welcome Dizzy

Weekend has past far to quickly, hours at various cricket grounds and clearing up in clubhouse kitchen. Food shop done for next few days whilst I'm at the paid stuff and kids are home.

Need to find carry over list but off the top of my head:

Clean shower room
Write cheque
Finish ironing
Check bank accounts/statement
Clear dining table

ionafan

Thank you for starting the new thread, Natty. And thank you Bossy for last week's lists.

CY, I hope you're feeling a little better now. Please keep cheering us on :wave:
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Frizzle - new house, new baby! (Anyone else planning to move, be warned :eek:)
Dancemum, I'm glad you all enjoyed time out together.
Welcome to newbies - jump in and join us by doing whatever you can.
Thanks to all who gave helpful advice on mobiles. I now know that I need to buy a new unlocked, sim-free phone as I hate the one that has just died on me; after that I will sort out the tariff. In the meantime I'm using an old handset with a slightly dodgy battery.

I need to give myself a good talking-to, as it's going to be a bitty week and I must *not* use this as an excuse not to get work done. The boxes are still waiting to be filled and the garden is still waiting to be planted up but I have a U3A group tomorrow, SW and horse piddle appointment on Tuesday, vol job on Wednesday and a meeting on Thursday. Need to start the week early tomorrow as I mean to go on.

(((Hugs))), spoons and sticks all round, as needed x

bossymoo

Evening!

Thanks for the lists natty hope you're ok x

I'm in this week although not sure what order things will get done! I'm only working Mon/Tue but longer days. We shall see.

Kiddies are going up the road to DS pals mum for the day - then hers are coming to me on Wednesday:eek: the kids are so excited about it. Been told to drop them off at 7am in their jammies and they will all have brekki together:) so we need to make sure they take some clothes and DD meds.

I'll check the weather forecast- hopefully they can play out and not cause too much havoc...

MrsChaos

Thank you for the thread, Bossy and Natty.

I had another nap before cooking tea and have accomplished very little except for the dailies. Just managed to hoover downstairs and collect eggs from a friend who bought a whole tray from the farm, saving me a trip.

I'm starting the week with a clean slate. Depending on a delivery I want to go through to work tomorrow (and Tuesday). I'm now sharing a room with a colleague/friend and we need to sort everything out. Wednesday afternoon DS1 has an operation at the dental clinic, but the rest of the week is fairly clear. My week sounds a bit like yours, iona. Like you, I want to try to stay on track.

Minging Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
HHC clearing and cleaning
sort through fridge
HHC clearing DR table

Extra Mission
29 fling boogie.. GO!
Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET
Trip to LIDL after work

lynnejk

Evening all and a warm welcome to the new peoples and returners :hello:
I'm in again this week and hope to get a few other bits finished as well.

Thank you Bossy for last week's thread and thank you Natty for this week

HUGE Congrats Frizzle and hope all goes well

CY - hoping you feeling a little better but don't do too much

LW - sounds like you are going to enjoy the week and well done on giving 50 dogs a lovely holiday


If it's gone I've done it or don't have one

Minging Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Wash knick-knacks/canisters
Sweep and mop floors
Empty fridge, clean shelves and doors and move any nearly out of date stuff to front to use up next.
Wipe dining table..
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Extra Mission : help yourself
Clean the hob..
Clean under sink - throw away any manky looking bottles/rags etc..
Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!



Hugs, sticks and spoons abundant for those needing some extra and hope you all have a marvellous Monday
Lx

Narc0lepsy

thanks to all thread-starters.
I'm in. Quite a bit of work scheduled for this week: at least 2 full assessments; 5hrs tuition; a report to finish; some proposals for the new contract to check through and comment on.
I've also got a huge list of red-flagged emails to act on; a cc bill to sort out; a messy house to continue sorting and the ever-growing garden to get under control. And church flowers to do (pink and mint wedding? yeh right; they aren't expecting flowers and aren't buying them, so they will get what my garden has to offer).
On the social side, I've got dinner with The Girls (ex college) on Tuesday. And gym; lots of, needed badly................

happy flying everyone