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Making my cleaning list. Accountability Post

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cikecaka · 14/02/2018 12:47

So DD3 is having a party on Friday! I need to have at least the downstairs tidy. My utility room and downstairs loo have to be decluttered.

To Do
Washing
Move Christmas Decs out of downstairs shower
Dishes
DH's Dinner

That will do for starters

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strawberry1122 · 22/03/2018 10:51

What was the cover letter for NotTaken?

Ok, first wave of housework done

dishes washed and put away
living room straightened
beds made
kids rooms tidied
quick wipe over bathrooms and both toilets bleached
washing machine on

Having another cuppa listening to popmasters then onto deep cleaning the kitchen.

NotTakenUsername · 22/03/2018 10:54

I just always add a cover letter to my invoices, seems more professional.

You’ve just inspired me to choose some music to go along with my morning...

strawberry1122 · 22/03/2018 11:04

Ah right gotcha. I don't clean to music but i do like listening to popmasters on radio 2 followed by a good debate with jeremy vine. I like listening to the debates Grin

GoodnightVienna53 · 22/03/2018 14:41

Well done @NotTakenUsername Star.

Online supermarket shop ✅
Dinner bought ✅

GoodnightVienna53 · 22/03/2018 14:41

Dentist ✅
Clean out kitchen cupboards ✅

cikecaka · 22/03/2018 14:55

Afternoon all, after I posted my lovely big list yesterday I promptly fell asleep for 2 hrs ( in my sort of defence DD1 was awake for a lot of the night before)
Am going to repost, and am hopeful to get something done.

Clothes into baskets
Wash Dishes
Wash counters
Clear Kitchen Table
Brush Floor
Tidy Sitting Room
Clean out Fire
Set Fire
Dust
Washing
Hang up
Sweep Hall
Quick clean up of Downstairs Loo
Tidy Girls Room
Put away Clothes
Dress DD2 Bed ( she's home from uni Sunday)
Move Locker upstairs

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mikeyssister · 22/03/2018 16:34

I'm so tired. At the moment all I seem to be doing is working and MN.Sad

NotTakenUsername · 22/03/2018 17:20

I did OK in the end, and now I’m going out for dinner with DH so that’s nice.

✅wipe round kitchen
✅dishwasher empty/load
✅fold towels
✅Dd pack lunch

dog:
✅groom
✅walk
✅bedroom training (🐶🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️)

❌bit of paperwork sorting
✅bit more nursery sorting
✅write and send letter
❌balance banking
❌vacuum kitchen and living room
✅towels laundry
✅dark colours
✅whites
✅make myself look presentable before I face the world
✅work in my paid job 3.5hrs
❌Tidy and power wash garden

GoodnightVienna53 · 22/03/2018 19:13

Sounds tough @mikeyssister; is there an end in sight?

GoodnightVienna53 · 22/03/2018 19:14

DC baths ✅
Boden voucher used ✅
Sitting room, kitchen and hall cleaned/tidied ✅
Laundry ✅
Dinner cooked ✅

FreakoidOrganisoid · 23/03/2018 09:34

Bit behind on my cleaning this week do really must do some today

Dust downstairs -done
Clean fingerprinty windows -done
Clean around window seals -kind of... still look grubby
Colours wash -on
White wash
Empty dishwasher-done
Reload dishwasher -done
Sweep floors
Get crumbs out from down side of cooker and dishwasher
Clean bathroom
Find sleeping bag in cellar for dd1
Wrap present for dd1 friend

That will do for now

LiveLifeWithPassion · 23/03/2018 09:47

Can I join please? My house is a tip today.
Here’s my list
Put laundry away
Clean kitchen
Clear dining table
Clean downstairs lol
Clean bathroom
Hoover
Mop
Go supermarket
Get car cleaned (while shopping)
Cook dinner

GoodnightVienna53 · 23/03/2018 10:08

Welcome newbies Smile

Today's list:
Laundry
Make dinner for DS
Order cards online
Go through built up post
Tidy one area of wardrobe
Clear fridge before shopping arrives
Clean window sills.
Visit kitchen shop.
Online returns.
Tidy ensuite.

GoodnightVienna53 · 23/03/2018 10:09

Hoover and mop kitchen floor.

strawberry1122 · 23/03/2018 10:43

Morning all Smile

School Run DONE
Supermarket shop DONE
Wash breakfast dishes and put away DONE
Wiped down kitchen surfaces DONE
Washing machine FIRST LOAD ON
Bleach downstairs loo DONE

Need to go upstairs and make the beds, find out what state the kids rooms have been left in this morning, give the bathroom a once over.

NotTakenUsername · 23/03/2018 11:50

Hi all, today is not a list day. I’m still in my pyjamas cuddling the dog, pretty sure I’m about to re-enact that scene from alien at any moment with the growing pains going on in my little uterus...

I’ve already done the school run (pjs) and took my grandmother in her errands (pjs)... but I work a coat over the top and stayed in the car for both!

I must must vacuum the bottom floor. I should steam clean it too... we’ll see.

I need to look nice as Dd has a parents assembly this afternoon that I am going to.

So basically I’m gonna sit until 30mins before I have to leave then push the hoover around and try to look presentable. I’ll probably get stressed because I’m running late.

Anyone have success with paracetamol for growing pains, or is it a ‘suck it up buttercup’ situation?

GoodnightVienna53 · 23/03/2018 17:41

Laundry ✅
Visit kitchen shop ✅
Tidy ensuite ✅
Install clothes airer in conservatory for spring/summer season ✅

GoodnightVienna53 · 23/03/2018 17:42

@NotTakenUsername I would give the paracetamol a try if it were me, although I never experienced those pains myself so can't advise from personal experience.

cikecaka · 23/03/2018 19:47

Nothing done here today, apart from DCs dinner and dishes done and counters tidied.
DD3 is on her Easter Hols today, so we along with my friend and 8 other children, went for lunch and then coffee and cake! Got home after 5! Hope to get a good night sleep tonight and be in cleaning form!

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NotTakenUsername · 23/03/2018 20:03

I’ve done the bare minimum today and now I’m going to bed. My plan is to set my alarm for 4am and snooze it 5 times rise at 4.45am and do a lot of housework before our houseguests arrive later in the day.
Might write a wee list before bed.

GoodnightVienna53 · 23/03/2018 21:43

Clean fridge before shopping arrives ✅
Hoover kitchen floor ✅

Tomorrow:
Laundry
Boden return
Make DS dinner.

NotTakenUsername · 24/03/2018 06:11

Not feeling the love, people! Not feeling the love...

✅Rise at 6am! Blush
🔲steam floors
🔲tidy toyroom
🔲clear away yesterday craft
🔲Make up guest room
🔲clean guest bathroom
🔲wipe around other bathrooms
🔲tidy kitchen
🔲wash and dry guest towels
🔲laundry
🔲more laundry
🔲bit more
🔲Dd Club #1
🔲Dd Club #2
🔲return clothes to a store
🔲attend a charity fundraiser
🔲collapse in a heap in bed very early

strawberry1122 · 24/03/2018 07:42

That's a huge list taken

I don't get lots done over the weekends just the bare essentials plus today we are out for my friends daughters birthday then this evening for my dad's fiance birthday.

NotTakenUsername · 24/03/2018 07:56

I’m not happy about it strawberry! But we have guests coming for a few days (not happy about that either!)

Luckily my dd is in a lovely mood and the puppy is being quite well behaved!

Silver linings and rainbows!! ☁️🌈

Happy Birthdays to your Dd and FIL to be.

strawberry1122 · 24/03/2018 08:05

Lol no its my friend's daughters birthday and my dad's fiance birthday.

What time are the guests arriving?