Weekly Flylady Thread 21st January 2008

ashbart

aimeelister - You are a star! Thanks for the post. I have printed it off and will start my de-cluttering tonight. I like the burning paper idea - I have wanted a chiminea for AGES so, maybe this is the good excuse to get one...!

Another Question for all you super cleaners - does anyone do their list in the evening when they get home from work?

sexymouse

Tuesday Living Room & Hall
Level 3
Wipe light switches
Extra Mission:
Clear one hotspot or spend at least 15 minutes clearing it a bit (washing away)
Wonderful Wednesdays - Master Bedroom
Level 1
[strike]Remove and wash bed linen.[/strike]
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen, [strike]air the bed if possible[/strike]
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed

Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• 27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• Clean windows in these rooms

Personal:

• [strike]Wash hair and get dressed;[/strike]
• Try to find some ideas for English planning;
• Try to find some ideas for Maths planning;
• Buy card for Vicky’s birthday;
• Wrap present and post card to Vicky;
• Go food shopping.

sexymouse

Not too bad on the HHC - quite impressed with myself really cos most of it was taken up by washing my hair, which is half-way down my back, and getting dressed after. My hair is still wet and up, but may let it dry naturally today, as it's quite parched from me being ill for so long. How did everyone else go?

sexymouse xx

PS Think I'll have another go at 12, so for anyone who missed the last one, you can join in at 12!

jjef

jjef wrote: »

So I am going to post a huge catch up list and make the most of it –

[strike]
Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clean floors
Level Two
Clean cupboard door fronts and the kick boards
Wipe dining table (clean table cloth if necessary)
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining room, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wash the washer drawer out if it's gunky
[/strike]
Tuesday Living Room, Hall
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Level 3
Wipe light switches and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors etc

Wonderful Wednesdays - Master Bedroom

Level 1
[strike]Remove and wash bed linen[/strike].
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen, air the bed if possible
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• Ebay/Amazon/Car boot search, anything that can be sold which is no longer used? Cheaper listing day on Ebay this Thursday
• 27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter

I have my own list as well which includes my dailies and some ironing.


jen

Right caught up with the kitchen and thanks to this thread that room would be open for any viewers today. going to stop for an early lunch and then ge tthe lounge spotless before we have to head out on the school run.

rumblytum

Morning everyone :beer:

Hi ashbart - yes, I do my list when I get in from work. What I find is that if I am particularly tired, or if I have a longer meal to cook, then I only do level 1 or maybe 2 if I can, then try to catch up on better days. I used to do all my cleaning on a Saturday, so now use Saturday as a catch up, and I seem to have got my weekends back! :j

Here's where I'm up to from yesterday:

Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Extra Mission
Choose one or more of:

• Wipe out the fridge, make sure the drain is clear
• Wipe over little appliances, wipe under them before putting them back
• Clean dishwasher, cooker hood (if washable) and tumble drier filters
• Wipe window sills, clean any marks off windows if required
• Wipe the front of large appliances

Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs

Level 1
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors and sofas
[/STRIKE]Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
[STRIKE]Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
[/STRIKE]Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Level 3
Wipe light switches and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags
Vacuum under furniture (only if you won't hurt yourself doing it, don't want any injuries)
Extra Mission:
Pick one or more of the following tasks –

* Clear one hotspot or spend at least 15 minutes clearing it a bit
* Give the inside of the front door a wipe (if it's not pouring down you could do the outside too)
* Wipe the leaves of your plants
* Sort through any magazines or paperwork lying around
* Clean windows and sills in these areas

Dailies:
[STRIKE]
WM - towels
s/s bathroom
s/s kitchen
work for 12 hours
[/STRIKE]


Wonderful Wednesdays - Master Bedroom & Landing

Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
[STRIKE]Remove[/STRIKE] and wash bed linen.
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen, air the bed if possible
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed

Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• Ebay/Amazon/Car boot search, anything that can be sold which is no longer used? Cheaper listing day on Ebay this Thursday
  
• 27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• Clean windows in these rooms
• Check the airing cupboard, anything that is way past it's use by (maybe recycle for rags if possible, you could donate old sheets oor towels to a local animal rescue for bedding)
• Clean the bed frame where you can, vacuum if cloth covered, wipe with a cloth if wood/metal etc

Dailies:

work for 9 hours
[STRIKE]s/s bathroom[/STRIKE]
s/s kitchen
WM - sheets

Have a good day everyone

rumbly x

Mudbath

Dusty - no hotspots in my bedroom either (smutty laugh)
Pigpen - you're post is gobbledegooch! Don't know what you pressed. We smell of guniea pigs here - delightful!
Ashbart - there are a few people who fly after work - I don't know how they do it - I'm self employed and work part time so I kind of fit it in when i'm not working. I always do better at the beginning of the week as I tend to work more Weds to Saturday. Hope you're enjoying having a sort out - I find it very therapeutic.

Ok, airing cupboard and get changed for work. Then I need to make a bolognaise and another lasagne for the freezer.

Speak later xx

sexymouse

ready, Set, Go .....................

ashbart

rumblytum wrote: »

Morning everyone :beer:

Hi ashbart - yes, I do my list when I get in from work. What I find is that if I am particularly tired, or if I have a longer meal to cook, then I only do level 1 or maybe 2 if I can, then try to catch up on better days. I used to do all my cleaning on a Saturday, so now use Saturday as a catch up, and I seem to have got my weekends back! :j

Hi rumblytum - I do all of my cleaning on a Saturday at the moment and I am hoping that flying is going to give me my weekends back, too! You are my new inspiration! I like the level 1 & 2 idea and then maybe I can do the extras on Saturday/Sunday when I've got some spare time. Fantastic! :T

ashbart

Hi Mudbath - I find it theraputic at the start but, I tend to try and tackle the whole house when I first start and end up in a right mess! Hopefully the great suggestions I've had on here today will make sure that doesn't happen again! Thanks!

mumofjusttwo

Well marked a few thingas off with the HHc. Even managed time to put the kettle on. :coffee: :coffee: anyone?

Kitchen
[STRIKE]Clean :cool: out the fridge[/STRIKE], make sure the drain is clear

Living Room
Clear one hotspot or spend at least 15 minutes clearing it a bit
Sort through any magazines or paperwork lying around
Clean windows and sills in these areas

Wonderful Wednesdays - Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
[STRIKE]!Check fire alarms are working[/STRIKE]DH to check one other-Ican't reach it
[STRIKE]Remove and wash bed linen.[/STRIKE]
Level 2
[STRIKE]Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
15 minutes floordrobe clearance[/STRIKE]
Level 3
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed[/STRIKE]
27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
[STRIKE]Clean windows in these rooms[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Check the airing cupboard, anything that is way past it's use by (maybe recycle for rags if possible, you could donate old sheets oor towels to a local animal rescue for bedding)[/STRIKE]My airing cupboard is only used for Boots toys :LOL:
[STRIKE]Clean the bed frame where you can, vacuum if cloth covered, wipe with a cloth if wood/metal etc[/STRIKE]



Weekly List
send off DH's passport-must check price £72 :eek:
do E's passport photo
and post it
put up loft ladder-DH to do
put up hall blind -DH to do
Put up bedroom blind x 2- DH to do
sort out kitchen plans for extension
look at Ikea kitchens
Buy Aunt's present-Digital Picture Frame for use with pro duo stick -any one know where I can get one for about £60-£80
tidy summerhouse-may need a year for this not a day
do clubcard plus account
put chair in summerhouse
buy ikea cabinet door
turn off bedroom rad
phone plumber
check re train to manchester for Florida