Before we look any further into my daily routines, I thought it would be best to describe what the “Deep Clean…” part means for each room listed on each day.
In true FlyLady style, I’ve divided my living space into zones.
Those zones are:
Living Room (Monday)
Kitchen & Bathrooms (Tuesday)
Guestroom & Porches (Wednesday)
Master Bedroom (Thursday)
Nursery (Friday)
Vehicles (Saturday)
Then, on each zone’s selected day, I take my trusty wand…ur…rag and head into it to do some thorough cleaning. What do I mean by deep cleaning? Here’s my breakdown for each room.
LIVING ROOM:
Ensure ALL Objects are Dust Free
Wipe Dust from Ceiling Fan
Clean Window Sills / Faceplates / Frames
Straighten Books & DVDs
Vacuum Pet Hair
Clean Blankets & Curtains if Needed
KITCHEN:
Sanitize Everything!
Clean Stovetop
Wipe Out Microwave
Wipe Down Fridge (Inside & Out)
Organize Pantry & Cabinets
Clean Window Sills / Faceplates / Frames
Scrub Counters & Table
BATHROOM:
Everything Must Sparkle!
De-clutter / Organize Makeup
Ensure Tub/Shower/Toilets are Spotless
Throw Away Old Supplies
Restock Toilet Paper / Cleaning Supplies
Clean Brushes
Wash Towels / Rags
PORCHES:
Heavy Sweep
Remove Spider Webs
Wash / Mop
Straighten Furniture
GUEST ROOM:
Open Window to Air Out
Let Napoleon Free
Heavy De-clutter!!
Wipe Window Sill / Faceplates
OUR ROOM:
Straighten Closets & Drawers
Remove / Wash Bedding
Wash Window Sills / Faceplates / Frames
Ensure All Objects are Dust Free
NURSERY:
Pick up Any Small Objects
Clean Window Sills / Faceplates
Wipe Down Cabinetry
De-clutter / Organize / Decorate
VEHICLES:
Throw away all trash
Remove any and all clutter
Vaccuum rugs & seats
Wash windows
TAKE A DEEP BREATH!
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As you see, I have a small reminder to myself at the end to continue my breathing routine in the midst of it all. But no, seriously, this may seem like a lot, but in reality it usually doesn’t take long at all. Maybe 1-3 hours tops. And I mean tip-top, this place needs a chop-chop.
Knowing what I’ve got to do every day also helps make sure it actually gets done. Before I had my little routine set in my head, I probably couldn’t remember the last time the bed sheets had been washed. In fact, I’ve always been bad about changing bed sheets. I think I once went for 3 years without changing them.
Well, ok, maybe not that long, but that gives you some idea of how badly I need the routine listed! My brain simply can not remember to do these minute things otherwise!
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