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Support group for those trying to get their house sorted

282 replies

CatwantsaTidyHome · 03/02/2013 05:32

Hi all, I know it's a crap title! I'm just fed up of living in an unorganized mess!

Tried to do Flylady but got sick of it, I need a less rigid way of sorting my house as and when the mood takes me. Grin
I have paperwork chaos, tons of washing to get through and I find the washing up tedious! --so it tends to pile up--
Add to the mix 2 children and an untidy husband and I think you get the picture.

Anyone else living in Chaos want to join?
I won't get on here often but will try my best, Hoping there are others like me so we can support each other in trying to get sorted! Smile

OP posts:
vvviola · 13/03/2013 05:57

It's too blooming hot here and I'm too stressed about study to have got a lot done today, but...

The kitchen is clean
The floors are mopped
Dinner is halfway done for tomorrow (I love doing a roast for that reason!)
The living room & playroom were tidy but then DDs & DH descended on them.

I may iron a little later, but it's a bit hot, so if I can find clothes for everyone without doing it, I'll go with that Wink

WhispersOfWickedness · 13/03/2013 07:21

Envy At viola being too hot, we had a scattering of snow again last night Hmm
I met someone yesterday who has never been to Ikea ConfusedShock I wanted to say to her 'Where on earth did you get all your furniture from?!' Grin
So, got to polish my area today... Which area should I pick?? Am slightly daunted by the prospect of having to do it every dayBlush

Karbea · 13/03/2013 08:44

Do you have to do it with actual polish? I don't think I own anything that needs actual polishing...

WhispersOfWickedness · 13/03/2013 09:26

No, it's just one place to clean and tidy and then to keep clean and tidy in the future Confused I have a LOT of choice Hmm

Karbea · 13/03/2013 10:02

Ok I need some inspiration of where to store something, Ive a big crate filled with clothes, scourers, sponges etc in it. Currently it's on my kitchen windowsill. It looks messy, any ideas?

Karbea · 13/03/2013 10:04

Cloths not clothes, stupid iPad!

WhispersOfWickedness · 13/03/2013 10:15

I've got all that stuff under the kitchen sink. I've got it vaguely divided between little baskets and it's one of the few cupboards that is actually tidy at the moment!!
I've attempted to clean the car out, it didn't look much different after half an hour Sad what it really needs is a good Hoover out but I didn't want to wake DD by rummaging in cupboards for the Hoover, so might have to do it in the dark tonight Hmm I sprayed lots of anti bac spray around so it smells a bit cleaner at least Grin
Still not picked my one place to polish... Somebody inspire me!

obrigada · 13/03/2013 10:20

Failed miserably at clearing my kitchen table last night, so it's on the agenda for this evening!

IsThatTrue · 13/03/2013 10:22

Right I've been lurking for a few days and really should jump in. I've got our first inspection in rented house on Monday (after 3 years Hmm) so I need everything ship shape. And if I can de clutter in the process all the better.

I've been on the frugal threads recently and have bulk bought food and cleaning stuffs so sorting the kitchen is a bit like playing Tetris atm. But it's mostly done. I need to sort 1more cupboard (baking cupboard) just to organise it a bit better. Then the kitchen is done. I'm hoping once things are more organised they are easier to keep clean Hmm

So today (as I have a lady coming to do baby massage and my mum coming down later) I have cleaned the kitchen and swept (not mopped as font have time right now). Hoovered my bedroom landing and stairs (kids rooms need tidying by them before I can Hoover them. Swept all of downstairs and cleared/cleaned the table.

As for 'my area' this really should be my desk as its in the middle of the living room and is always a state. If that is tidy it should really help the place look less messy!

So once I unlatch ds2, I shall get on with it. Thanks for the inspiration!

vvviola · 13/03/2013 10:24

WoW - I use my kitchen counter as my polish spot. We've a breakfast bar type set up & it's where all the clutter ends up.

Attempting to Clearing it off each day helps keep it under control in theory

goodjambadjar · 13/03/2013 10:25

WoW, why don't you polish your console in the car? Next time you sit in it your dashboard and handbrake will be lovely to look at. You can put in extra work on the gearstick so you have a nice shiny knob in your hand when you drive. Smile

Karbea · 13/03/2013 10:38

I don't think your supposed to polish your knob or steering wheel.

Ok wow what do you keep under there because mine is full to the brim and couldn't fit the crate in. I hate that space no shelves so it's lots if bottles balanced on one another, I do t even have my daily cleaning stuff in the as that's in another crate on the utility room work surface.

I'm just about the get dressed, today is BAD!

goodjambadjar · 13/03/2013 10:39

sorry Karbea, I was being smutty. Wink

Karbea · 13/03/2013 10:42

The - to.

Karbea · 13/03/2013 10:43

Oh Blush I'm not with the program today.

Karbea · 13/03/2013 11:28

Right I'm going to go and fresher up upstairs I need to do something to get me started...

Karbea · 13/03/2013 11:28

Freshen! Annoying!!!!

PoppyWearer · 13/03/2013 11:38

Trying to tackle one huge nasty job today - the study where everything has been dumped since last July, when I started having some health problems (now resolved).

I have moved everything moveable into the kitchen and vacuumed the floor in there, now begins the onerous job of "sorting". I have a black bin bag at the ready. Got stuck talking to a neighbour earlier but have just had an early lunch and I have 3 hours to attack it before I have to leave for the school run.

Will report back this evening (if not, please call the emergency services as the boxes of crap will have overwhelmed me!).

goodjambadjar · 13/03/2013 13:16

Well done Poppy.
I've hoovered (partly) up and down and steamed all the tiled floors. I've also done a wash and hung it up to dry, and folded the freshly washed things and put them ALL away! I have loaded the dishwasher and put it on, and have tidied the kitchen.
dd has just fallen asleep on me so I'm going to make her comfortable, and me tea!

Karbea · 13/03/2013 13:28

I did some work... Need to get back to the cleaning.

OhMyNoReally · 13/03/2013 14:02

Yeah, heating is sort of working so I've done the school run bf the baby, done 3 loads of washing, tumble drying and folding, tidied a bedroom, hoovered the hall, the dss bedroom, the study, I then fixed and cleaned the Hoover as the belt went and the bag exploded. I cleaned the kitchen, done the dishes, filled the dishwasher and cleaned the living room and finished hoovering downstairs, I put out the recycling, I polished all the glass doors (there are 6 downstairs) I've tidied the dining room and cleaned the table and polished.

I've also told off the toddler for drawing on my ipad case and have tried to remove the pen with a baby wipe. Sort of successful.

I'm now having a cuppa and cuddling a sleeping baby as he won't sleep by himself he just screams and cries. When he wakes I'll make supper and clean the kitchen again. Joy of joys how its continual Grin

beautyfades · 13/03/2013 14:06

Love this thread :) off to do bedrooms from this morning!!

goodjambadjar · 13/03/2013 14:07

Blimey Ohno, you're putting us all to shame!

PoppyWearer · 13/03/2013 14:26

I can see the floor of our study! Much work still to do, but the crap has had a first sort/bin and is now restacked in a way that means we can get to the desk/computer/printer.

Car load of card and paper ready to go to the tip tomorrow.

The amount of paper/crap generated by my 4yo DD is just mind-boggling.

Karbea · 13/03/2013 14:32

Right I'm all done for today, I've tidied, dusted and hoovered every where, I need to wash my kitchen and hall floor but my steamer is knackered and I can't be bothered, anyone want to recommend me a new one?
I want to do under the sink but I don't know how to make it better :/