Weekly Flylady Thread 4th February 2008

tiamai_d

oh I feel bad now, the guy is out there cleaning up the mess... should I have done it? Should I offer to pay for damage?

pigpen

Tia.. don't be daft.. he needs the exercise, he should be at work!.. and it'll give him something to do.. pretend you've not noticed!!!! AND whatever you do this time will set a precedant for next time..

skintscotslass

Afternoon all

I've had a productive morning. No flying, but loads of research on my business idea. Feeling quite positive

Need to do a mystery shop, go to the library, go to shops to get eggs, milk and flour. Also need to wrap Calum's brithday present and post. Oh and pack for my weekend away.

Will join you later for a HHC xx

galantvr4

Pets and neighbours just don"t mix, my neighbour had a go at me when he found cat poop in his garden, thing is there must be 6 cats living around here! I must have been an easy target for him! I havent spoke to him since as his manner was so nasty, he tries to be friendly now but I won't even acknowlege him!

galantvr4

lol what I just wrote makes me sound awful I'm not-honest, just don't like being yelled at!

likklegibbon

Flippin heck - I've finally finished my cross stitch filing - it only took 3 hours

I'm starving - anyone got anything scrummy for lunch? Don't know what I fancy

Tia - can I borrow your dog? I could do with the back garden digging - I lurrrvveee to watch a man work

Dustykitten

Hi all done all my banking etc. It was horrid walking back into the kitchen - the house is a tip - sorting OH office all week has been a bad idea.

Just going to digest lunch as my IBS is bad at the moment and then 2-3 intensive cleaning to get at least downstairs looking ok.

Just seen this in Lidl ad for next week for any of your flybabes out there:

Kids’ Cleaning Trolley - 8 Pieces
Set includes bucket with wringer, mop, brush, spray cleaner, dustpan and brush. Price per set £6.99

saversarn

Dustykitten wrote: »

Just seen this in Lidl ad for next week for any of your flybabes out there:

Kids’ Cleaning Trolley - 8 Pieces
Set includes bucket with wringer, mop, brush, spray cleaner, dustpan and brush. Price per set £6.99

Don't suppose that comes in age 16 or 22 for my messy kids?

tiamai_d

Thanks dusty! DS2 would love this. I will try and get one for his birthday in April. Or before, he loves cleaning... they all do at this age (2) then they grow up and get lazy...

Pigpen, DS1 needs some tips about ebay. I have set him a challenge, if he saves up £50 (he has just over £20 so far) I will pay the rest and get him a new Nintendo DS as DS2 spilled milk on the top screen of his and it's a bit blotchy. Anyway, between doing chores for cash he says he would like to sell some of his toys too.

Time to go get DS2 up and get DS1 from school. I shall walk today for a change. Had a nice wee 45mins of peace and quiet!

taurusgb

pigpen wrote: »

Monday Madness- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area

Level One
[STRIKE]Clean floors in these rooms[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Clean baths, toilets, don't forget under the rim! and sinks[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clear any clutter from desk [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins! (the proper bins not the rooms that look like bins!)[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required[/STRIKE]
Clear a mega hotspot!.. shred it.. and fling it.. or just burn it!
Extra mission: Pick whichever you want to attempt:

• [STRIKE]Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms[/STRIKE]
• Wipe down the doors and frames in these rooms.
• clean the radiators in these rooms
• Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
• [STRIKE]Replace sponges/flannels/toothbrushes that are in need[/STRIKE]

Terrible Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop floors[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or grots in there![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary) [/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean fridge and see what needs using first (why do I have 4 jars of cranberry sauce in mine?)[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..[/STRIKE]
Check those washing machine filters and drawers for ickiness!! Tumble dryer and dishwasher filters need to be done too!![STRIKE][/STRIKE]
Extra Mission
Choose one or more of:

• [STRIKE]Wipe window sills a[/STRIKE]nd clean windows in these rooms
• [STRIKE]Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk![/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Clean oven if it really needs it.. or just do the hob.. mines gross.. you need to shame me into cleaning it![/STRIKE]
• HHI .. bit of a catch up!!
• Write an inventory of your cupboards contents and what needs using first
• Empty the cutlery drawer.. clean it out, wash the cutlery tray, chuck those baby spoons you don't use any more.. how many medicine spoons do you actually need? get rid of everything you don't use and make the drawer look nice again!

Weird Wednesday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors and sofas, inc. under furnitutre if you can move it without rupturing your usher![/STRIKE]
Level 2
[STRIKE]Dusting, even if around everything [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Water any thirsty plants, wipe their poor neglected leaves!![/STRIKE]
Level 3
[STRIKE]Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. Are there any that need rehoming?[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sort the magazine heap, books and papers that have found there way in here and need to go back out![/STRIKE]
Extra Mission:
Pick one or more of the following tasks –

• [STRIKE]Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Clear and declutter that there mantelpiece!![/STRIKE]
• Clean a window or two.
• Binbag dance.. Get a binbag, crank up the volume.. strut that stuff, sing loudly and out of tune and off key, fill the binbag and bin it!!!
• HHI.. another mound gone!

Thrilling Thursday - Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
[STRIKE]Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.[/STRIKE]
Level 2
[STRIKE]Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..[/STRIKE]
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
[STRIKE]Air the duvet[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Wipe doors down![/STRIKE]
Level 3
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Have a sort and tidy in the linen cupboard/airing cupboard while searching for your clean sheets.. is it pretty in here again?[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.[/STRIKE]
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• 42 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• half hour finding and pairing up all those stray odd socks.. Fling the holey ones and send the ones that don't fit to nursery or school.. they always need spares and the big ones can be used to make puppets.. or just recycle them!!
• Clean windows in these rooms
• Wipe the bed frame it is amazing how fluffy they get!

oooh despite not feeling well appear to be on a roll this week! :beer:

Here is a tip for anyone who wants it - when pigpen says clean the keyboard and mouse - don't then sit and eat your lunch at the pc afterwards - those breadcrumbs are awful to get out from between the keys!

Still haven't doen any sewing ......but am going to make a start as soon as I get off here .... no, I am, really I am

Hope all having a nice day - no time to read through thread (it seems to grow 2 feet everytime I leave the pc :eek:) but hope everyone OK.