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Housework apps

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Imicola · 24/11/2020 19:35

Hi all, I'm looking for any advice on using an app as an almost housework rota for DH and I. By default, much of the cooking and housework falls to me (I don't need any input on this, it is temporary but not fixable at the moment). I don't mind too much doing all the cooking, but I am really annoyed to be the one to think about everything, what needs doing, is there something ready to eat, is there something suitable for DD, is the laundry basket overflowing, is the floor in desperate need of a Hoover? You get the gist.
My plan is to use a shared app - im trying ourhome, not necessarily to assign loads of tasks to each of us, more as a reminder of the things that need doing and to help a better balance of tasks.
Has anyone used a shared app to help with housework duties? Any tips on what works or doesn't work? What chores should I include? I don't want to find it irritating! Thanks.

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Sweeetcornbananaf · 26/11/2020 20:11

apps.apple.com/gb/app/the-teamtomm-app/id1427750529

Sweeetcornbananaf · 26/11/2020 20:11

This is a good one x

SantaSpreadsCovid · 26/11/2020 20:31

I like the TOMM one linked above. It's £4.99 however the website (theorganisedmum) has the checklists and tasks listed there as well as free printable checklists. You could have the lists somewhere everyone can see.

Weve been sticking to it and it doesn't feel overwhelming. Im shit with housework, we all hate it but the daily stuff between two adults and a 15 year old takes less than half and hour each. Often much less now I'm at a point where I'm starting to get on top of stuff that I've let slip and some things don't need doing as often as the app has them show.

Have a look at the website and you'll have a good idea of the apps lists.

You can install the app and the if you hate it you can click the links in the email recipes from iTunes and request a refund within so many days.

My only gripe about the app is it stops my YouTube playing in background when I open it or tap anything in the app. I pay for YouTube premium and it runs in back and while in sleep mode all the time unless I have this app open.

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