KidsHappen Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 The are certain things I do everyday (theoretically :tongue_smilie:): cooking cleaning the kitchen dishes laundry exercises dog training walking the dog And the other things I do weekly: sweep mop bathrooms vaccum And then there are other things that I don't even think to do until I notice a problem, like dust for cobwebs along the ceiling or dust the miniblinds. I think a regular schedule would help me remember to do all those things and I know see a lot of post regarding this subject but I never really paid much attention to them. I am looking for something that has daily, weekly & monthly, semi-annual and it would be nice if it included things like changing air filters, pet flea meds and other things like that, something really thorough. Anyone know of something like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I haven't seen a schedule like that but could you link it to certain times of year? Public service announcements say to check the batteries in your smoke detector when there's a time change. Can you make your own schedule by listing the chores you want to focus on and how often you want them done and find a pattern? I'm thinking, even numbered months-check for cobwebs. Odd number months-dust miniblinds. First day of spring-clean windows. Something like that. Hmmm.....maybe I should go start my own list! Thanks for the idea! HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I am looking for something that has daily, weekly & monthly, semi-annual and it would be nice if it included things like changing air filters, pet flea meds and other things like that, something really thorough. Anyone know of something like that? ...Motivated Moms? Full disclosure: Yes, if you click through to my blog, in my signature, and then click on the Motivated Moms link (at the bottom), I get a kickback. :001_smile: But honestly...it does fit your criteria, and it's cheap. All of those random little chores are included, and you have space to put your own little random chores, if they aren't included (this is the big selling point, for me; comprehensive and yet still able to be personalized to an extent). Just a suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 ...Motivated Moms? Full disclosure: Yes, if you click through to my blog, in my signature, and then click on the Motivated Moms link (at the bottom), I get a kickback. :001_smile: But honestly...it does fit your criteria, and it's cheap. All of those random little chores are included, and you have space to put your own little random chores, if they aren't included (this is the big selling point, for me; comprehensive and yet still able to be personalized to an extent). Just a suggestion. Thanks. This sounds like what I am looking for so I will check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I have ordered "Managers of their Chores" for just this reason. Things like cleaning out my car once a week, wiping down baseboards once a month, moving the beds and cleaning under them, cobwebs on the ceilings, dusting the tops of picture frames, dusting ceiling fan blades, cleaning around light fixtures, cleaning windows (all 30+ of them) and on and on are just things I don't think of often. Managers of their Homes started me thinking about these little done chores and I made a list of the things I want to do. Now, I need the Chore book to get those things scheduled and planned. The kids will help with these chores and I am hoping the outcome will be a nice, cleaner than ever before, home. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherryTX Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I use Excel to make a chore chart for the kids, and I am trying to work on one for myself for overall cleaning schedule. I am not as scheduled as I should be - right now slacker housewife would be a good title for me, I hate to admit. However, that is something I am working on. I have been embroiled in trying to find a job, as well as deal with a living room makeover, and just deal with a lot of medical stuff for the kids, and I have let a lot of things that I shouldn't have around the house slide...eeek! I found the book "Home Comforts" a good source of info for those of us that don't remember what our moms tried to teach us about taking care of a home. It is a big book, and maybe too anal retentive for a lot of folks, but interesting reading if you like reading that kind of stuff. (I do - which is weird.) Flylady has some interesting things, but kinda feels like desperate housewives, with the focus on housekeeping. I think we all just need to build our own list, but it is good to have some source materials and info. For instance, for years I wasn't sure how often I should really change the sheets on the beds - once a day, once a week - whenever they start to smell? Sad, but true. By the way - here is a question -how often do you have your vents cleaned out? And do you pay someone to do them or do it yourself? I don't think our vents have been cleaned in the last 10 years (we have been her 5.5 years and I highly doubt the previous tenants bothered). Just wondering if that would help with the air quality in the home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 It's awesome, and very inexpensive. I also use it to assign individual chores for the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Readsalot Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 During the summer I deep clean the house. Step one make a list of every room ,closet, stairway etc in the house, even small spaces count as a room; like the foyer, hallway etc. leave two or three lines between the items on the list. Step two - go back over the list and put windows, ceiling fans, drawers, dust etc as the case applies. Step three each line become one days work, In some cases two days work; the drawers in my kitchen takes me two days. Yes I completely empty every drawer. Step 4 put together a bucket of the cleaning supplies you will need. I know it might seem silly to just do the windows in one room at a time. For me I just get too burned out doing windows if I try to do them all in one day. Also it is a great feeling to look at one room at the end of the day and know it is completely clean. Step 5 start clean. I don't do my list in order. If I feel very motivated on a day I tackle a big room. On days I am less energetic I might just do the stairway(note to self between the rug treads, banister etc this space is not as easy as it looks) One day a week I take off to do cleaning laundry, shopping etc. It takes me about 2 months to finish. Here is a sample of my list Project clean house Downstairs hall - floor, pictures, cobwebs, straighten Half Bath toilet, sink, cobwebs, mirror Kitchen cabinets - inside cabinets - outside floor counters Office vaccuum, dust file papers you get the picture; I do the office last. As I work I have a plastic tote I put items in that need to be returned to their rightful places, A lot of items usually need to go to the office so I do all the office last. All the kitchen is done next to last as it tends to be a catch all too. One major room I cannot just throw something in a room that is already clean(hard room to follow. OK so now that you all think I am a nut case, I really to do this and it works for me. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Mom Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 ...Motivated Moms? Full disclosure: Yes, if you click through to my blog, in my signature, and then click on the Motivated Moms link (at the bottom), I get a kickback. :001_smile: But honestly...it does fit your criteria, and it's cheap. All of those random little chores are included, and you have space to put your own little random chores, if they aren't included (this is the big selling point, for me; comprehensive and yet still able to be personalized to an extent). Just a suggestion. Jumping in and wondering which format you prefer? Looks like something I need. I used it a few years back and need to get back into the routine of daily cleaning, etc. Also, I think I took my vitamins more then than ever. Just love checking off boxes! LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaS Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Just love checking off boxes! LOL. lol! I felt the same way when I looked at it. :001_smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petepie2 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 This is my current schedule: Daily: Make beds. Sweep as needed. One load of laundry. Keep kitchen in order. Pick up. Deal with mail. Weekly: Monday: Dust living room & vacuum house Tuesday: Clean bathrooms Wednesday: Dust kids' rooms & vacuum house Thursday: Dust master bedroom Friday: Mop kitchen/bathroom floors, spot clean bathrooms, & vacuum house. Deep Cleaning: Fly Lady's zone system. Dog stuff (like flea control & heartworm) is written on the wall calendar. I check the air filter when I'm in the Living Room zone. I write the install date on the filter. For me, the key is to do a little every day. If not, I feel overwhelmed, grumpy, and have little motivation to tackle the task at hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 included things like changing air filters, pet flea meds and other things like that, something really thorough. Anyone know of something like that? I do a calendar each year with property taxes, annual note to widow's of men I was friends with, filters, etc. Really important things I have to budget for, I put as a footnote on the month before, as well. The moment the boys get home from the dentist, e.g. I put the next appointment on the calendar, etc. When I see the 50,000 mile check on the car coming up, I put that on, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kah Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I did- very detailed, with a lot of thought given to what tasks needed to be done at what times of the week/month/year. I never followed it. I'm better at making schedules than sticking to them. :blushing: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherryTX Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I did- very detailed, with a lot of thought given to what tasks needed to be done at what times of the week/month/year. I never followed it. I'm better at making schedules than sticking to them. :blushing: Kah - we must be related. That is my biggest challenge - sticking to them on a regular basis. Though today I have cross a couple things off the list. WOOHOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwka Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 http://www.chorebuster.net/Default.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Jumping in and wondering which format you prefer? Looks like something I need. I used it a few years back and need to get back into the routine of daily cleaning, etc. Also, I think I took my vitamins more then than ever. Just love checking off boxes! LOL. I have a notebook that I use for my calendar, notes, shopping lists, etc. The half-size has allows me to mark appointments and has space for notes. I love it! I just keep my notebook open on the kitchen counter and check off what needs to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay in Cal Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I like the full sized pages... I post them on the refrigerator, and highlight the various chores according to who they "belong" to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNC Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 (edited) I have a daily routine, a weekly routine and a zone schedule - a la Flylady. I'll copy them in several posts. I have them hanging on a clipboard inside my kitchen cabinet. Along with med schedules and other lists - my clipboard is my brain!! Mom’s Daily Morning Routine: -2 cup coffee & 3 cups water -Walk Away the Pounds dvd -Make bed -Shower/dress -Start laundry -Quiet Time -Check calendar, schedules -Vitamins/Medications/Breakfast -Medications for children -******– packed up, dressed, & homework -***** on bus! -Wipe down downstairs bathroom toilet -Begin dinner prep -Start school by 8:30am Daytime Routine: -Teach!! Grade daily work after each subject is completed -Lunch & snacks prep/cleanup w/ **** diabetes care -Process mail and papers -Return important phone calls & emails -Nurse goes home and start ****'s afternoon care plan -Meet **** off the bus and hang out! Evening Routine: -Dinner -Kitchen cleanup - & make coffee w/timer, fresh dishtowels for am, set dishwasher timer -Sweep downstairs -Family & home school rooms picked up -Make sure laundry is folded and put away! -Children’s bath, give pm meds to **** and **** -Set up *****'s feeding pump or bolus feed Pediasure -**** insulin pump care, discuss day's numbers & new infusion set if needed -Read aloud -Get children ready for devotions with Dad in boy’s room -Lay out children’s am clothes -Lay out Mom’s morning workout and day clothes -Prepare for my morning: Go over home school plans Start to do list Gather items for *** Prepare ****’s lunch & backpack -Evening medications, supplements & Betaseron on shot nights Edited June 27, 2009 by LNC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNC Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 (edited) I'll be adding 2 boys evening sports schedules to this when I get their fall schedules. Weekly Routines Monday: Work on current zone Ballet 6:15-7:30 pm Tuesday: Dust upstairs Meal planning & grocery list Wednesday: Trader Joe’s/ Aldi Piano 12:00-1:00 pm Ballet 6:15-7:30 pm Thursday: Clean upstairs bathrooms Friday: Dust downstairs Clean downstairs bathroom Ballet and Pre-Pointe 5-7 pm Saturday: Errands all morning w/ daughter Organize/clean cars and garage Change all sheets & wash sheets/towels Catch up housework Mending Gardening Sunday: Evening bible study in our home Edited June 27, 2009 by LNC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNC Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 (edited) Zone 1 Front yard entrance, home school room & living room Front yard and entrance: Sweep walkway, front porch, clean around light fixtures Dust baseboards, moldings, front door Clean switch plates, mirrors, windows, scuff marks on wall Straighten hall closet Sweep and clean entrance floor Home school room & living room: Clean windowsills Clean windows Organize shelves, manipulatives Organize desk, paperwork Organize home school notebooks, file papers Dust and clean furniture, lighting, ,moldings Dust baseboards Zone 2 Kitchen 1. Organize cabinets and pantry 2. Clean cabinet fronts 3. Clean range and oven inside and out, filter, microwave 4. Clean refrigerator, remove contents, wash shelves, meat bins, fruit and veggie crispers, vacuum coils, organize food, throw out old food, clean exterior 5. Clean dishwasher front 6. Clean coffeemaker with vinegar 7. Clean windows and sills 8. Scrub doors and baseboards 9. Clean light switches, phone, door knobs 10. Deep clean table, chairs w/Murphey’s 11. Clean sink, scrub faucet 12. Clean and organize under sink 13. Scrub trashbasket 14. Clean dishdrainer in dishwasher 15. Organize medications Zone 3 Upstairs Bathrooms, (Upstairs) Children’s rooms, (Upstairs) Laundry & Playroom/Office Upstairs Bathrooms: Clean bathtubs, surrounds, and faucet Clean sinks, counter, and faucet Clean toilet Clean shower, glass surround Dust windowsill and blinds Scrub baseboards Sweep and scrub floors Clean mirrors Empty trash, clean trash baskets Clean doors and knobs Clean light switches Fill soap dispensers Clean out and organize toiletry baskets Organize cabinets and drawers (Upstairs) Children’s rooms: Clean furniture w/ Murphey’s Straighten dressers, closets Turn mattresses Clean fans Wash windows and sills Sort out grown clothes, mending Dust baseboards Playroom & Office: Organize toys and closets Organize work surfaces and paperwork Dust Clean windows Laundry: Clean window Clean dryer vent Check supplies Vacuum all upstairs thorougly! Zone 4 Family Room, (Special) son's downstairs bedroom and bathroom Family Room: Dust blinds and clean windowsills Dust fan Organize surfaces, bookshelf, declutter Clean fireplace surround Dust Vacuum under sofas Downstairs son's (special needs) Bathroom: Clean bathtub, bathchair, surround, and faucet w/ bleach water Clean sinks, counter, and faucet w/ bleach water Clean toilet and follow with bleach water Clean bath chair w/bleach water Dust windowsill, blinds, and clean window Scrub baseboards Sweep and scrub floors Clean mirror Empty trash, clean trashbaskets Clean doors and knobs Clean light switches Fill soap dispensers Organize cabinets and drawers 15yo son's (special needs) downstairs bedroom: Clean furniture Straighten dresser, shelves, and closets Organize supplies Turn mattresses, clean w/ bleach/water Wipe crib and positioners down w/ bleach/water Clean stander, lift, wheelchair w/ bleach/water Clean fan Wash windows and sills Dust baseboards Clean fan Clean filters and equipment Edited June 27, 2009 by LNC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Jumping in and wondering which format you prefer? Looks like something I need. I used it a few years back and need to get back into the routine of daily cleaning, etc. Also, I think I took my vitamins more then than ever. Just love checking off boxes! LOL. ...I got the full-size; I think I'm trying the half-page this time. ::Whispers::...(I'm a box checker, too.) :001_smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle My Bell Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I just posted on this at my blog, www.homeschoolblogger.com/michellemybell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 http://www.justmommies.com/articles/home-organization-plan.php That's roughly what I use. I like how it repeats (so I feel that if I miss something, it'll come back around again!) When it comes to deep cleaning, I vary from that list and do one room per month. It works well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Bumping this for those of us who might want to make "a cleaner house" a new year's resolution. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad Shot Academy Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I made a detailed list of everything that I want done around the house at least once a year. I searched the web for lists and ideas too. I made one for the kids and one for the adults and put everyones name by the chores they can do. I printed it off and keep it on the counter. We go through the list and check them off as we do it. Sometimes we don't do any deep cleaning during a week and sometimes we get one chore done every day. It is very flexible and I never feel behind anymore, but if we make it through the list quickly, then we skip some of the less needed chores, like washing out trash cans. Also, if it is not a busy time for me, I pick a room and deep clean the entire thing, whether it takes 1 day or 1 week and then I move on. I find having the family clean as a team at least a few times a week is very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrscopterdoc Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I really like the format of Motivated Moms {I am a box checker too :D} but is there anything like that for *free*? :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakmom Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 (edited) I also love the chorebuster site. I find things are more likely to get done if I delegate most chores to the kids. Chorebuster lets me assign certain chores to certain kids or leave it random. It also lets me give my younger children a lighter workload. The kids don't feel so overwhelmed when I break their cleaning jobs into small part -- like clean messiest bedroom drawer, organize bedroom closet, vacuum bedroom -- all on different days, rather than just clean bedroom. I can choose how often chores need to get done (and adjust as needed) and be reminded to do things that are not done very often like change the furnace filter. And best of all it's free! http://www.chorebuster.net/Default.aspx Edited December 6, 2009 by oakmom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I prefer the basic Flylady system to Motivated Moms, because its more tailorable to me- and I like the pep talks that go along with it. Nowadays Flylady seems pretty cluttered with all sorts of extras, but the basic system is great (and free), and it makes sure you get to all the different areas in your home. You make your own control journal and go from there. I tend to use just a few parts though- regular decluttering, and focusing on a room at a time and spending just a certain amount of time in that room. Keeping teh kitchen sink pretty clear, and the washing caught up. Then the rest kind of happens by itself when I have chunks of time. I find any system thats too rigid, or even involves ticking boxes, doesn't work for me, but it obviously works for many people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grace'smom Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I prefer the basic Flylady system to Motivated Moms, because its more tailorable to me- and I like the pep talks that go along with it. Nowadays Flylady seems pretty cluttered with all sorts of extras, but the basic system is great (and free), and it makes sure you get to all the different areas in your home. You make your own control journal and go from there. I tend to use just a few parts though- regular decluttering, and focusing on a room at a time and spending just a certain amount of time in that room. Keeping teh kitchen sink pretty clear, and the washing caught up. Then the rest kind of happens by itself when I have chunks of time. I find any system thats too rigid, or even involves ticking boxes, doesn't work for me, but it obviously works for many people. :iagree: I love the email she sends every day that says "Where is your laundry?" If I didn't have that I'd have piles everywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciyates Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I love motivated mom because it is so bite size. I can get the laundry done and my Bible reading. Of course you can get it with out the Bible schedule. I use different color highlighters for what I want my son to do. He just goes and checks the list. So far so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Frog Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 Zombie. I'm sure the cleaning schedule was figured out and likely has changed in the last 13 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Man. I remember reading this thread the first time. I still don't have house cleaning figured out! 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Sidetracked Home Executives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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