Cleaning Thread - new term, new start!

[bookwormbeagle]

Hi all,

Anyone fancy joining me in a cleaning/tidying/ decluttering support thread?

I'm going to aim for one room per day to be sorted and cleaned. Realistic? We'll see 🤣🤣

[AC14MUZ]

I need this so badly! I have so much clutter and I really need to tidy up my flat. I have a DS1 who's toys are EVERYWHERE and I am expecting DS2 any day now so I really want to get the place as clean and tidy as possible!!!

I have zero motivation to get started though, hows yours going?!

[user1494670108]

My new year resolution a few years ago was "do it now " so if you see some dust or something that needs taking upstairs don't think "I'll do it later", do it now
Sounds daft but was a huge help

[bookwormbeagle]

Well I've made a start on DD2's room as that is small and very cobwebby so should make a good visual kick up the bum if I can finish before 3!

I've just pulled the play kitchen out to Hoover and clean the skirting boards behind, beyond fluffy with dust 😶😶

Good luck all

[bookwormbeagle]

Ac14 short bursts might work we'll for you (15 mins tops) as you're probably shattered if close to d-day. Then reward yourself with a nice cup of tea (and a biscuit)

[bookwormbeagle]

Hurrah, done! How did you get on guys?

[AC14MUZ]

I've managed a load of washing, loaded the dishwasher and now I'm about to tidy up in the bedroom!

Short bursts are the way forward for me though, I'm exhausted after doing hardly anything at all!

[PinkiPhone]

I've been decluttering since the start of last year. Piles and piles of stuff leave my house and yet it's still cluttered! Still a long way to go. I'm seeking joyful living, which in my mind means always using your bring joy/best things (a la Kondo) and not having a home soooo minimal that it looks bare. And not having clutter at home clutter my mind. Am also doing zero spend 2018..... it's gonna be a tough year!

Weekend decluttering plan is DS wardrobe. It shouldn't take too long I hope!

[cikecaka]

I need to join this! Going to list what I need to do in the next couple of hours. I am doing the 40 bags in 40 days as well. DD3's birthday is next month, and I would love to invite people over.

Tidy sitting Room
Declutter behind the couch
Declutter corner
Clean out fire
Declutter fireplace
Clear clothes airer.

That's should keep me going for an hr!

[cikecaka]

Tidy sitting Room Done
Declutter behind the couch Done
Declutter corner Done
Clean out fire Done
Declutter fireplace Done
Clear clothes airer. Done

Light fire
Put on a wash
Wash/Dry Dishes
Clean Counters
Clear Clothes

Going to have a cuppa first though

[AC14MUZ]

I've been trying to muster up the energy to empty the dishwasher and tumble dryer all morning but I am completely exhausted. My DS is putting me through my paces this morning being extra demanding! I have managed to bulk cook him some lunches and dinners so when baby arrives in a few days he can still have home cooked meals!

I 100% will do the dishwasher and tumble dryer before DH gets home from work, and maybe even clean the bathroom

Send me motivational thoughts please!!

[chicken75]

Hi all!
I'm off work today (and for the weekend). The house is shocking and I need to make lists for this afternoon and actually all weekend...its that bad
I must sort myself out!

[PinkiPhone]

Declutter DS clothes = done!
Declutter my clothes (impromptu urge to declutter) = done
These piles of clothes are off to the charity shop or recycling centre.
I’ve reduced my clothing from 11 piles to 8, thinned the wardrobe down about 20%. No longer need to put dresses in a separate single hanging wardrobe.
Exhausted now!

[cikecaka]

Back after a week, DH's friend died and everything was put aside

Have a wash on
Declutter press in kitchen
Make DHs dinner
Prepare DCs dinner