Weekly Flylady Thread 21st April 2008

rainmac

Hi, I'm pretty new to the OS board but have been having a look through over the last few days and I'm really keen on using cheaper, non-branded, more environmentally freindly products to do my cleaning such as vinegar, lemon juice, bicarb . I've done various seraches on MSE and other sites but I have a couple of questions I'm hoping someone could help me with please...
1. What is the best vinegar/ water ratio for general cleaning. I've found various but was thinking of trying 50/50.
2. Should I add bicarb to the above solution for cleaning sinks, bath, toilets etc
3. Does the solution last or is it one use only and then throw remainder away?
4. Does vinegar really work added to a wash in place of fabric conditioner?

Sorry if these questions have been answered loads of times before and sorry if I've posted this in completely the wrong place!

I'm in awe of all of you who are organised with your cleaning and have a routine. I'd love to be in a position where I could join you but I think it may take a while. I have 2 x DS and the washing/ ironing alone keeps me busy!

THANK YOU!!!

hex2

JillD- glad to see you are brighter. You mentioned cracked heels a while ago, I am having problems with mine and found this: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=497425

Johanne - buy the TD! I didn't have one till I had DS1 (DH bought it as a suprise present) but it really helped, means you don't need to buy as many clothes, so almost moneysaving.

Working hard this morning - at least until now. I have deep cleaned the hall including walls and skirtings, washed the dogs bedding (yuck), dysoned the ground floor, cleaned the DW and put it on again. Working on a level three for the kitchen next. DS2 getting a bit bored so we might go for a walk first.

I did clean the fish tank out last night, but it is still very green this morning. not sure the new filter is working at all. Brightening up now so we may get our half hour garden challenge which must include cleaning out the chickens.
Must do HHE as well as DH will be too late back for me to go for a run tonight.

gunsandbanjos

Hi Rainmac, i cant answer any of your questions unfortunately as i'm not that OS:o However i can recommend stardrops, they have saved me so much money on branded cleaners:rolleyes:

pigpen

Updates..Dailies..

WM
TD
[strike]DW[/strike]
[STRIKE]BM[/STRIKE]
hang out, fold and put away laundry
[STRIKE]10 things on ebay[/STRIKE]
post remaining parcels
[strike]binbag to charity shop[/strike]
tesco delivery 4-6pm
[strike]Pay a bill or 4.. child benefit in!![/strike]
Uniforms
packed lunches
HHC in the boys room.
HHC in the back room

Killer Kitchen - Monday
Level One
[strike]Clear and wipe work surfaces inc the table!!
Open the windows and let in the spring![/strike]
Level Two
Sweep and Mop the floor
Clean the gacky filters and drawers from DW's, WM's etc
[strike]Wipe the cupboard fronts, appliances and all those manky corners!![/strike]
Level Three
HHI
[strike]Clean all those small appliances, wipe their home then put them back.. [/strike]
[strike]Wipe the gicky things out of the fridge.
Clean hob[/strike]
Extras

• binbag dance!
• [strike]Wipe the grots off the dining chairs[/strike]

REMIND SELF IT IS DS2's OT APPOINTMENT TUESDAY MORNING 9:30AM

Extras.
Ring Littlewoods to arrange a reduced payment.. cos I am skint and not mad enough to risk CCJ's
freecycle collection 12:15pm!

tracyg

Just updating what I've done on my last post.

Quick question

When do you introduce pillows into LO's beds??? I know 'they' say duvets from 12 months but what about a pillow, I'm starting to wonder if DS is comfy enough.

Thanks!

gunsandbanjos

I bought a baby pillow(fairly flat and soft) for LO at just over a year i think. She still uses it now, she's 4.

hex2

Quidco/Wilkos team - discount codes for Wilkos here:

http://www.hotukdeals.com/all/vouchers/new?expired=false&mf=6276

Save £10 when you spend £100 - 10/3/08-30/4/08
Save £10 when you spend £70 - 01/05/08 - 30/06/08

says they are out of an in store leaflet

pigpen

Tiddles has only just got a pillow and she is 3.5. She spends more time with her bum on it tham her head!!

My 1 carrier for freecycle has become 2.. FLING.. that'll teach them to be 5 minutes late!! lol.. they said they'd be here about 12:15.. lol

Tiddles has taken herself off to bed. I looked in the wardrobe and there are about 25 dresses I can ebay.. them the wardrobe remains should fit in my wardrobe so I can get rid of their rickety one in time to rebuild & decorate the room!

I've also got about 20 pairs of tap and ballet shoes to go on ebay.. *sigh*

nicki_2

skintscotslass wrote: »

Nicki - what tattoo are you getting?

A rose or a sword with a ribbon wrapped around it on my back near my shoulder blade. I'm going for there as its the least likely place to change shape as I loose weight :rotfl: I know what I want, its just a case of being able to draw it now. Fella said anywhere from £20 upwards for it so I'll have to save up for it anyway. :rolleyes:

Johanne - you have alot to answer for, just bought that tumbledrier:p :rotfl::rotfl: Only been after one for erm.... 7 years. Getting it delivered Saturday :j:j Now I just need to work out where its going - kitchen or livingroom? :think:

List update:

• Dailies
  • Beds
  • [strike]Dishes[/strike]
  • [strike]Kitchen S&S[/strike]
  • WM ([strike]urgent bedding, dark, handwash,[/strike] bedding, sheets, [strike]pink[/strike], towels)
  • Finances
  • Filing
  • Reading book with DD
  • [strike]EXERCISE :j[/strike]
  • Lunch
  • Tea
  • Stuff out for the morning.
• Monday Personals:
  • [strike]Dry laundry from the weekend sorted & put away[/strike]
  • [strike]Put shopping from yesterday away [/strike](5 x Buffy boxsets on video £25 total in Oxfam Thats complete seasons 1 & 2 and part 1 of season 3 )
  • [strike]Tidy livingroom[/strike]
  • [strike]Change towels in bathroom[/strike]
  • Sort more computer files out x 15 minutes bursts + lunch.
  • [strike]Strip my bed COMPLETELY (mattress protector and everything) and wash it all! (hence so much bedding to wash )[/strike]

Killer Kitchen - Monday
Level One
[strike]Clear and wipe work surfaces inc the table!![/strike][strike]
Open the windows and let in the spring![/strike]
Level Two
Sweep and Mop the floor
[strike]Clean the gacky filters and drawers from DW's, WM's etc[/strike]
Wipe the cupboard fronts, appliances and all those manky corners!!
Level Three
HHI
[STRIKE]Clean all those small appliances, wipe their home then put them back.. [/STRIKE]
[strike]Wipe the gicky things out of the fridge.[/strike]I am so ashamed at how much food I've just had to throw out! I must remember I'm only buying for 2 now and downsize to normal sized stuff instead of family sized all the time.
Clean oven/hob
Extras

• [strike]binbag dance![/strike]
• 15mins in the garden!
• [strike]Clean the skirtings [/strike]Did Friday
• [strike]Wipe the grots off the dining chair[/strike]
  
• Clean window & sill

Right, more washing out and lunch I think. :wave:

Craftyscholar

johanne wrote: »

Still with bump....

Im only 22... 23 in sept so im younger than most here (Although OH says i act about 30... and he acts about 25 - even though hes 32 in june... so we balance each other out somewhere around the middle. :rotfl:)

22 - :think: So you could be my grand daughter.
Which means that bump could be my :eek::eek: