Housekeeping

krislati · #1 October 29th, 2011, 08:00 AM

I am also a terrible housekeeper. I hate it!

I<3HelloKitty · #2 October 29th, 2011, 08:16 AM

Since I am on a mad scramble to make my house presentable this morning, yet I'm still sitting around online, someone please tell me I'm not the only awful housekeeper around here.

DH and I used to share chores at home, but since he got promoted, he's working 10-12 hour days plus he is going to school online to finish his degree, so he just doesn't have a lot of time at home and I'd rather he spend it playing with Ellie than mopping the floor. I have used the Flylady method with some success, but I'm having a hard time getting back in the habit and getting into a groove that I can maintain.

mommydiva · #3 October 29th, 2011, 08:22 AM

I am terrible at housekeeping when Josh is home. I pick up. He cleans. But when he is gone then the house is spotless but I think thats just because I have less of a mess to stay on top off..lol

Like you I rather do something else then clean. I truly find it a real inconvenience to have to clean.

austlanabmv · #4 October 29th, 2011, 08:27 AM

i need to start with flylady again also ... you are not the only one... i need to get busy right now infact

I<3HelloKitty · #5 October 29th, 2011, 08:34 AM

Ok. I'm setting my 15 minute timer. Off I go!

Irish_Wristwatch · #6 October 29th, 2011, 09:03 AM

lately ive been the worst housekeeper ever, normally im mediocre lol

inyourhonor · #7 October 29th, 2011, 09:18 AM

I suck at it. It definitely is not one of my strong points. I want to get better and I'm trying. But I definitely fail at it most of the time haha.

I<3HelloKitty · #8 October 29th, 2011, 09:22 AM

I bought an iPhone app that works well with Flylady and it gives me little stars when I check things off. Now I am motivated! How sad is that?

inyourhonor · #9 October 29th, 2011, 09:25 AM

I just wish my phone would do the cleaning haha

forest · #10 October 29th, 2011, 10:09 AM

What is the app? I'm terrible at cleaning and I hate it. My big splurge is a gal that cleans my house every week.

inyourhonor · #11 October 29th, 2011, 10:18 AM

I would so love to have a cleaning lady. Even to just do the deep clean stuff because that is what I really hate.

Juliebird18 · #12 October 29th, 2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by inyourhonor

I would so love to have a cleaning lady. Even to just do the deep clean stuff because that is what I really hate.

This is exactly how I feel. I don't mind picking up here and there but I hate the deep cleaning. It's so time consuming and it seems like it has to be done while little one is sleeping or DH is home and those two things seem very rare lately.

MamaAnna · #13 October 29th, 2011, 12:27 PM

I'm terrible about it. I do the dishes 1-2 times a day and up to 4 loads of laundry a day and anything else I can manage, but with 4 kids I can't get ahead.

I<3HelloKitty · #14 October 29th, 2011, 12:35 PM

The app is called Home Routines. DH wants us to see if we can start budgeting for someone to come and do our deep cleaning for us.

MamaAnna · #15 October 29th, 2011, 12:42 PM

Grr, and of course my phone is clear over there. But then so is my charger so I guess I'm getting up anyways.

I would LOVE to get somebody in here to help, but DH won't have it. I'm going to get a steam mop and I think that'll make a huge difference since I won't be trying to mop while chasing kids and pets away from a bucket.

Irish_Wristwatch · #16 October 29th, 2011, 01:20 PM

i need to start budgeting to get a cleaning lady to come a few times a month to do my deep cleaning, i really hate cleaning lol

jennsation · #17 October 29th, 2011, 01:54 PM

I'm a terrible housekeeper! I go through spurts where I get in a good rhythm but it never lasts. It's partially my ADHD (which went undiagnosed for far too long, and I have years of poor habits to break because of it.)

It IS a little easier now that the kids are getting older though...they help with dishes and with vacuuming and stuff which is WONDERFUL!

I<3HelloKitty · #18 October 29th, 2011, 03:49 PM

Anna, I'm asking for a steam mop for Christmas! I'm hoping that will motivate me to mop more.

krsnow · #19 October 29th, 2011, 08:15 PM

I am horrible with this too. I can't seem to ever make it past the kitchen, by time I get it cleaned my LO wakes up and we start all over again with the mess. I'm really glad you mentioned flylady because I remember reading that site years ago and have been thinking about it lately but couldn't remember what it was called. I'm going to check it out now!

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Originally Posted by gwyndyn

Anna, I'm asking for a steam mop for Christmas! I'm hoping that will motivate me to mop more.

About the steam mop, I tried it and ended up returning it to the store. I have pergo wood floors and it left streaks all over. It might work well for tile or vinyl though. Also because it plugs in, it was an extra hassle for me to deal with the cord because I have large area of floor. just thought I would share - I hope it works for you though

MamaAnna · #20 October 29th, 2011, 09:30 PM

I've read the streaking is really common until it gets all of the soap residue and stuff off of the surface which can take a few or many uses depending on what you've used and for how long. And I don't mind the cord, really. We don't have a ton of tile though. My issue is we have ceramic tile so we have that really deep grout that I've had absolutely no luck getting clean with a traditional mop and touching up with a swiffer isn't even an option because it's so textured it doesn't begin to clean it. Right now the best thing I can do is get down on my hands and knees and go over the floor with my hand steamer which is not fun.