Morning!
The picture above is a Banksy public wall art... it's great, and although I can identify with wanting to sweep everything under the rug (or wall in this case) on a Saturday morning when I need to get on with other stuff, this morning I am not allowing myself to do just that.
Today I am planning on finally painting the front door (I'll do a separate post on that for you all), but I'm not letting myself do anything until the house has been tidied and cleaned today. This week has been particularly busy, and I've not kept up with my regular weekly cleaning routine, so I really need to go through the whole house. I've made a list, I have my timer (or my running watch with it's timer) and I'm set to tick everything off my list as I go along. Best of all... the house should be lovely and tidy, and mostly clean after just 90 minutes.
I set my timer for 10 minutes per room - it's amazing how much you can get done in 10 minutes, I mostly focus on tidying and dusting during that time, but if there is time left I grab a cloth and do some proper cleaning too. In our bedroom 10 minutes is enough time to make the bed, tidy clothes away, dust the blinds and lamps etc. If within the 5 minutes vacuum time, I vacuumed all the floor space and there is time left, I turn on the nozzle and aim for the cobwebs in the corners. Cleaning with a timer really is the best way for me to clean because I work better under pressure, and I know that by 10:30 this morning I can get on with my day without having to worry about the state of the house. This 90 minute cleaning plan is not by any means a proper spring clean, but it's certainly good enough to get most things done that need doing. Here's my plan, I'll let you know how I get on with it:
- 10 minute bedroom tidy, 5 minute bedroom vacuum
- 10 minute spare bedroom tidy, 5 minute vacuum
- 10 minute study tidy, 5 minute vacuum
- 10 minute bathroom clean
- 5 minute cup of tea break
- 10 minute kitchen tidy, 5 minutes to mop the floor
- 5 minute hallway tidy
- 10 minute lounge tidy, 10 minute sweep and mop downstairs
Oh, and Ivy, thanks for your question on the laundry post, I'm working a post all about how to avoid yellowing laundry with bleach... still doing my research on that one.
Have a great weekend!!!!
x
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how did it go?
It worked out great thanks! Managed to get all the housework done by 10:30 as planned. A bit tired now from all the stuff I've done today, but we're going to watch Invictus tonight... finally. Hope you're enjoying your weekend Steph!
You're so funny!
You know you don't have to entertain my silly comments and questions. :)
P.S. Feel free to forward me any cute sewing patterns you find, I just got a sewing machine-SUPER EXCITED!!! :)
I need to go back through you posts now I've moved out!!!
I've found doing my housework etc in the ad breaks of tv shows is proving productive! Like the idea with the timer too though
Victoria xx
at least you get it done and out of the way! i used to divide our home into 3 rooms per day to clean. it kept a clean home for sure and maintenance was a breeze!
I sometimes use the timer too :)
What a good idea, I seem to put the computer on with a coffee straight after the school run and by the time I have read loads of blogs I cant get motivated then. I will try housework first and use a timer
Thanks for the tip !
Sue x
I think that limit the time cleaning is not necessary! You are always going to hurry and it will affect the quality of cleaning.
Thanks. Useful tips!
I think most people would do the same when they are headed with the situation.
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