Inspired by "cleaning the house for guests"--who does the Flylady system?

[Tigger&Belle]

Flylady.net has really helped me with certain household cleaning/organization. I use my timer a lot, try not to let an area get more than "15 minutes of messy", stay on a schedule as much as possible, clean the kitchen ever night, etc.

If you follow Flylady what things work for you. Or don't work for you? (ie, I don't wear my shoes in the house).

T&B

 

[phorsenuf]

I was very much into flylady and it was wonderful! Everything was so neat and organized. I loved it!

Of course I fell off the wagon and I've been needing to get back to it. I really miss it! I had told my sister about it and she has been following it for aver a year now and her place is awesome! Her husband is thrilled and she has it soooo much easier now!

I don't want people to come over because everything is a disater! I really need to get back again. I'm hoping I can pull everything together and get started here soon. I know....baby steps!

I know some people don't care for all the emails you get, but I just read the subject/reminder line and then hit delete. If I want to read the stories/testemonials (which can be inspiring) then I do. I do order her calender every year...its real nice. My sister loves the duster. I haven't ordered one yet, but I've been thinking about it.

Hmmm......I'm off today and the kids are home. Perhaps its time to climb back aboard.........

 

[KristiKelly]

I have looked at the website & want to do it, but just like everything else - I decided to start tomorrow. I'm gonna look into it again - maybe even today

 

[Auggietina]

I too followed the Flylady system and it worked amazingly!!

But I fell off track and have been meaning to get back to it.

 

[HisEllyNelly]

Well I just joined, it looks wonderful...but....I cant really use it at the moment as we are packing up to move to two different apartments.DIASTER AREA here! BUT, as soon as I am settled into my apartment I will definitely be using it.I will be a single mom with two kids...wil need to be as organized as possible.
Thanks for the tip.

 

[Jenn Lynn]

I used it for a little while then quite. I really need to get back to following the program.

 

[Mimi Q]

Yes, I did it for a while. Great program. Getting all those e-mails every day did annoy me, and I am not wearing shoes when I don't have to- hate them. Now that school has started back, I do plan to give it another try.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I use "flylady" philosophy and some of their strategies. It really did get me started on the road to becoming organized.
I do recommend getting their calendar as a gift for someone (or yourself). It is very helpful. There is also a calendar called "MOMS Calendar". Also a good one.

I am also on at "organized home". What can I say, I need all the help I can get.

I have been decluttering for 4 years now and I am FINALLY getting to the point where it has become simplier to live.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

I do love my flylady dusters! I have a small one I keep upstairs (so much better than dusting spray and a rag), and a large and small one for the main levels. Just like the testamonials, my kids do ask to do the dusting.

T&B

 

[hrh_disney_queen]

Originally posted by Tigger&Belle
Flylady.net has really helped me with certain household cleaning/organization. I use my timer a lot, try not to let an area get more than "15 minutes of messy", stay on a schedule as much as possible, clean the kitchen ever night, etc.

If you follow Flylady what things work for you. Or don't work for you? (ie, I don't wear my shoes in the house).

T&B

I already don't wear my shoes in the house, so maybe flylady is what I need.

I'm already a "lick and a promise" kinda gal...

 

[Beth76]

I've looked into it, but the website is so long. Too much reading. I just don't have the time. But, my life is so cluttered and organized. We'll be finishing our basement soon and all the kids toys will be going down there. So, perhaps once we get that done and my son starts preschool, I can look into it again.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Wow, starting and then stopping seems to be a familar trend! I don't get the e-mails right now since I stopped them for vacation. I will start them eventually, but right now I'm just trying to get back in the habit of using my timer.

Beth, as far as the website being a lot to read, don't try to do that all at one time. lol There is a lot of info and it can be overwhelming at times. I try to use it as a resource when I need a kick in the pants or are trying to gather information together for a control journal.

T&B

 

[DisneyAddict_M]

I tried to use it for awhile, but I found that I couldn't keep up with it, since I rarely get home before 6 p.m. every day. I still follow the 15-minutes a day cleaning/organization thing though. Actually, I just started doing that this week and I'm amazed at how much better my house looks already.

 

[#1 DOUG Live Fan]

Well, my interest is definitely piqued. I'm heading over to the website now to see what this cleaning system is all about. I am not a big clutterer, but I do have stuff that I need to get out of my house. Can't wait to see what kind of help I can get.

Liz

 

[mountaineer]

Having the sink clean has made a big difference in our house. My husband even picks up after himself now, right when he's finished with something not two days later. It's amazing how those 15 min a day keep everything neat and clean. Even my ds is automatically putting his shoes where they go when he comes inside and putting toys away when he's finished with them.

I like the testimonials, they keep me on track. I have had a shiny sink every night for weeks.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Yes, 15 minutes in an area does make a big difference. Sometimes I put off doing something because it seems like too big of a job. If I just set the timer for 15 minutes and then focus I can very often get the dreaded chore done or the area cleaned up. If not, I've at least put a huge dent in the job.

T&B