I'm already behind......

[DianaB]

No, they don't factor in grandchildren or computer time!! LOL I think that's what has me so messed up!!! I still don't have the cabinets wiped off but I'm planning on getting it done today.

It really is a simple way of cleaning. You're suppose to use a timer for a lot of things so you don't get stuck with more than you can handle. And she has a simple way of starting to clean for people who are absolutely overwhelmed by a really messy house. I've got a book that I used last time I did FlyLady so I just need to find it and get straightened out. I don't think that I'm suppose to take this much time getting the tasks done. Oh well, it did look nice.......until the grandkids arrived!!!!

They've built a town in the basememt!!! They played beauty shop and brushed and dried my hair. Now I'm waiting for Glen to come home and we're going to go down together and see what they have in their town!!! I'll get some pictures!!!

[judy]

Originally Posted by DianaB

No, they don't factor in grandchildren or computer time!! LOL I think that's what has me so messed up!!! I still don't have the cabinets wiped off but I'm planning on getting it done today.

It really is a simple way of cleaning. You're suppose to use a timer for a lot of things so you don't get stuck with more than you can handle. And she has a simple way of starting to clean for people who are absolutely overwhelmed by a really messy house. I've got a book that I used last time I did FlyLady so I just need to find it and get straightened out. I don't think that I'm suppose to take this much time getting the tasks done. Oh well, it did look nice.......until the grandkids arrived!!!!

They've built a town in the basememt!!! They played beauty shop and brushed and dried my hair. Now I'm waiting for Glen to come home and we're going to go down together and see what they have in their town!!! I'll get some pictures!!!

I think you have your head on better than Flylady's! Would you rather hang out in your grandchildren's town in the basement, and get your hair done, or wipe down cabinets, and lighting?

It does sound as though you have started, and have gotten quite a bit done.
You do have a full life, and it sounds like you are making progress. I think it's a kind of "my glass is half full" rather than "half empty" thing.

[paula1961]

Diana, I went to that site yesterday and I think I am actually going to try it! It is a little confusing though. I think you are supposed to declutter first but I can't start like that. I am going to go step by step on the one room at a time thing and see how that works for me. Today I did get my kitchen sink cleaned and dusted down the ceiling and over the cabinets in the kitchen. Tomorrow I am going to wipe the cabinets down. I am going to do the baby steps because I don't want to get over whelmed Let us know how you are doing with it. I am so going to try to stick to this and just see if it works for me. I printed out the cleaning zone pages. I am curious to see if I can actually stick to a routine like this. I'm really not good at a routineso we'll just see how it goes lol.

[DianaB]

Paula, I did this before and it is a very good program. Once you get started and figure out what you're doing you can fine tune it to fit you and your lifestyle. I did so good at keeping things clean before. Glen's thrilled that I'm doing it again. I have the book but I can't find it......imagine that!!! I think that it may have gotten taken to the basement.

I like the simple ideas that she has for keeping things clean and none of it takes a lot of time. It's getting things accomplished just 15 minutes at a time! I like the idea of always being ready for company to show up, which I'm never ready for!!!! Besides....I've lived here 10 years now and it's time to get things cleaned out!!!

[paula1961]

Diana I like her ideas too. Today I did my cabinet doors and the walls, just wiped them down and I was shocked and how little time it took. I think this is really going to work for me. It's like the way she teaches you to do the work is not overwhelming. That's been my problem......I try to do too much at one time and then end up getting aggravated and just saying to heck with it! Thanks so much for posting that website Diana. It is really a wonderful tool for me. I printed out the different zones and made me a fly lady file lol. Tomorrow is clean out the fridge day for me. I think I'll add in cleaning the microwave as well. I wonder how often she says to do the zone cleaning. I haven't found that info on there yet.

[DianaB]

Paula, you do the zone cleaning for one week every month. If you sign up for the e-mails (and there are LOTS of e-mails!!!) then she'll let you know what zone you're in and it repeats each month.

You're suppose to do a quick cleaning each week with a good cleaning each month but I haven't gotten there yet!!

I need to find my book so I can start correctly!!! She does have a good program!! I especially like the 27 boogie toss!! And also, never clean out more than it would take you an hour to put away!! She's got wonderful ideas!! Using the timer is an important part too!!!

[judy]

What is the 27 boogie toss? That sounds like fun, just from the name of it. I'm very organized, and cleaning up seems to come naturally, (pure luck!!!) but looking at her ideas, it sounds like she really has it so well figured out.

I also only start something if I can clean it all up afterward. If it's too big a job, and I'm too tired, I leave it for another time, or mentally break it down to smaller jobs. That cleaning up after you do something is key. If not, you have little messes all over and then it gets overwhelming.

Not cleaning, but straightening up, every morning also helps me. I think the less laying around, the less overwhelming it is. I am very unhappy in a mess, so being neat is important to my stress levels. You should see me after a paint job! Like I'm about to have a nervous breakdown!

Jessie is completely different. She'll start things all over the house, and then have to take care of something else. Of course, she has 3 children and 988 dogs. Her trick is that she can get Steve to clean up after a while, and he is fierce about it! He cleans the under part of the salt shakers once he gets started!

Then, there are people who enjoy cleaning. I have had friends who really like
polishing and dusting, because once they are finished, the feel really good about it. And, of course, the house looks great! I used to enjoy cleaning bathrooms, because everything is washable, and shines up so nicely without too much fuss.

Everybody is different, but it sounds to me like this woman has broken down the jobs really well. I think she is onto something!