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Anybody want to join me in a MN cleanathon today?

128 replies

Nbg · 12/03/2007 09:51

One of those ones where you do so many mins of cleaning and then come back.

My house is a mess, I've got a ton of things to do but

  1. I have no get up and go today and
  2. I feel very dizzy from stupid tablets, so got to take it steady.

Please someone quick me up the a$£e!

OP posts:
twinklingstar · 12/03/2007 13:53

I'm back. Briefly!

Have stripped both dss beds, picked up lingering laundry as I went, brought it all downstairs and dumped it by washing machine.

So far 2 loads out on the lines and 3rd in now, with at least another 3 loads worth to do. Didn't wash yesterday - we average 3 loads a day, every day, dirty work for 3 adult males though dd and me aren't too dirty generally

Washed all the pots and crockery the wouldn't go in the dishwasher.

Decided to clean around the microwave/breadbin/kettle etc area. Washed up all the necessary bits by hand, then looked up at the cupboards and thought they were rather grimy. Got the step ladder (!) and the e-cloth thing that only needs to be damp, cleaned the fronts and then climbed onto the counter top (!!!) as I could see dust etc, which is where I was when dh came in for something to eat. Says the immortal line 'what the hell are you doing up there?' (well, not making his sarnies, that's for sure.......)

Unfortunately, all the stuff from around the microwave was taking up the space needed on the kitchen table. Groan. Rotten timing.

So dh and ds1 have had lunch and gone out again, but not before an expected visitor came just as food was on the table.

Have unloaded dishwasher, dried one pile of pots etc, one more pile draining atm.

Oh and the electricity meter reader has called, which only happens annually!!!!

For those that can't get on with the Flylady thing, I do sympathise, but I was so glad I was dressed already today! That bit certainly works for me, getting up and getting dressed straightaway, hair done, only minimal makeup anyway, and then anything can happen at least I look passable.

If only all my mornings were so productive. Can have my lunch now!

Nbg · 12/03/2007 13:54

mopping done!

going to tackle dd's bedroom!
eeeeeek

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Swizzler · 12/03/2007 14:02

Just got in from a morning in the park to a hideously untidy flat. Need to do washing up, tidying, dusting (eek), clean bathroom... thanks for the impetus to get off the laptop and start scrubbing

LadyOfTheFlowers · 12/03/2007 14:09

ok, have managed to clean the bathroom and it looks lovely! shave 20 mins off how long it took me as we all had a jump around on my bed! lol

kids sheets done so will peg them out now.

also need to put clean dishes away now they have dried themselves and get the boys down for a kip. i may join them, see how i feel.....

LadyOfTheFlowers · 12/03/2007 14:27

have run out of pegs..... darn it!

Aloveheart · 12/03/2007 14:30

lol i have lodes, lol.

i'm off got to pick up monkeys from school.

Well done all. i ahve done 4 lodes of washign today and dried 3 !!!! i'm so pleased!!!

twinklingstar · 12/03/2007 20:18

Well done everyone, obviously we all got so manic on the cleanathon that we ignored our pcs and then done the school run/fed them/bathed them and are now collapsed in a heap!

dolally · 12/03/2007 22:28

bloody hell, I started so well, whizzed off and cleaned out top drawer in chest in our bedroom, (first time in 8 years ).

Found SEVEN shoe horns, medicines and creams from 1999, 2 broken wristwatches (dh's - he NEVER throws anything away!!), a teddy bear's leg.... threw the lot away and rushed back here to check in for 12 o clock and couldn't get online...computer kept saying there was no signal.

Three school runs, five dinners and half of a dvd later, I'm back... and you're all in bed!

twinklingstar · 12/03/2007 23:51

Not quite, but should be, dolally!! Off I go then, tomorrow's another day and it is nearly here!

LadyOfTheFlowers · 14/03/2007 11:31

ok!

dh had the day off yesterday so i thought i would too......
what a fool i am!

i need a kick up the jacksy to get this dump up straight again!

i have done one load of cloth and pegged it out. another one is washing

have tidied the bathroom quickly

need to do tons more, but no motivation!

ComeOVeneer · 14/03/2007 11:38

I have made all the beds, hoover all 4 floors, done a load of washing, unloaded the dishwaher, done Sainsburys and the garden centre. I find that doing the school run means Iam up dressed and out the house early and therefore more productive. I have noticed that I don't get nearly as much done in half term and holidays.

LadyOfTheFlowers · 14/03/2007 11:41

bloody hell veneer!
i guess being 'up and at'em' does help! lol

SparklyGothKat · 14/03/2007 11:45

I have cleaned my kitchen, done the dishwasher, mopped the floor, hoovered the living room, dusted in the living room, mopped the hallway and cleaned the downstairs bathroom. Have had enough now

charliecat · 14/03/2007 11:48

I am going to sit here till 12, then get my finger out and get going.

LadyOfTheFlowers · 14/03/2007 11:49

will go with your plan charlieif i can get ds2 asleep by then.

charliecat · 14/03/2007 11:57

Ok, 3 mins to go...I painted the kitchen yesterday so there lots to be done!!!!

LadyOfTheFlowers · 14/03/2007 11:58

right! i'm off!

charliecat · 14/03/2007 12:00

Me too>..see you in a bit

charliecat · 14/03/2007 12:27

Washing in and out.
Dirty clothes in washing bin.
Moustache bleached Seriously too.
and im back here already Not in the mood, going to sit for 5 then go again.

LadyOfTheFlowers · 14/03/2007 12:47

lol @ your tash!

another load pegged out.
another load in.
stained items soaking.
toys picked up (will last 20mins! lol)
beds made.
more dirty washing found and piled.
few naps dried in tumbler and folded, put away.
load of washing up done (2 full bowls,more to do!)
not bad for 45mins i spose

still loads more to do though....

let me know when we are going back to it!

charliecat · 14/03/2007 12:49

Im scrubbing the paint off the sides in the kitchne at the moment
Your doing well!!!!!!!!!

ComeOVeneer · 14/03/2007 12:53

My cold is getting the better of me. I have hung up the last load of washing fed ds lunch, and made a fish pie for tonights supper. The kettle is on and am about to put ds down for his nap, then I am going to have tea and chocolate and watch a movie until the school run.

LadyOfTheFlowers · 14/03/2007 12:57

thanks charlie! glad someone thinks so.

washing machine has just finished. i think i'll have a cupps too although i have no chocolate.

and youre not allowed anymore veneer because you are just tooooo good!!

lol

LadyOfTheFlowers · 14/03/2007 12:58

ps: i also fed ds. dont want you to think i didnt. he had sardines etc.

charliecat · 14/03/2007 13:07

all the paint i can see removed, cutlery drawer decrumbed and cleaned, dishwasher running a cycle with one of those cleaner things in it...2 mins catch up on MN and I will go again lol

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