CLEANING CARD SYSTEM ~ FOR ZONE CLEANING

[@ChristinaJ_too]

Hi Kimmy! I just wanted to tell you the card system originated back in 1977 in a book called “Sidetracked Home Executives” by Pam Young and Peggy Jones. When I was a young Mom in the 1980’s I found their books and started the cardfile system. It was fantastic and really taught me how to be organized! They wrote several great books! 😊 Another great author is Daryl Hoole! She a member of our church and wrote books on organizing way back when. I found hers and ordered them from eBay. They are SO cute and fun to read! I love seeing how women organized back in the day! ❤️

[@yoly507]

I did this for my kiddos. My friends thought I was being a bit extra. But I explained that when you get a job they usually give you a list of your job description. Plus my oldest has high functioning autism and this helps him a ton.

[@HeatherNations]

Being *smart* is not being extra. When your kids move into their own house and already have housecleaning lists memorized and made into habits they will thank you. 👍

[@nancysadewater964]

I did this many years ago when my kids were all at home. You might want to hole punch a corner and put all of Zone 1's cards on a loose leaf ring and do the same for each zone. Have a simple hook where the cards are hung when not in use. Having individual cards is an accident waiting to happen- they will go missing, ask me how I know. Good luck with the system- it worked for me with eight kids.

[@rosec7008]

Eight kids?! Wowie! You got your medal yet 😊👍 xx

[@sujonso]

I am totally with you on needing motivation. You are really one of the most authentic and relatable people on KZbin. Thanks again.

[@KathyThomas1015]

Thank you for sharing this. I’ve had a stroke and my house has gotten a little out of hand. It’s like my brain can’t decide what needs done but I can follow a list. I’m going to try this I think it should help

[@ginawhittaker2585]

I’ve been doing this for a while. I think it’s a great idea for people who get overwhelmed. Sometimes too without the cards detailing everything I feel like I miss doing certain things, so this way you make sure everything gets done.

[@ANNtique]

I’ve been watching you for years! The easiest way to avoid being overwhelmed with the house is to have less stuff. I know you have been purging stuff but I’d recommend getting rid of even more. Less decor = less time dusting decor. Less items = less time organizing and putting away items. Bringing less items into the house = less things to find homes for/organize. I think you are planning a move in the future. Organize your home as if you were about to list it, knowing potential buyers will want to look in closets and storage areas. Without having a storage unit, what would you do? I also suggest making good use of garage where all that stuff is. Along the wall. A mud room set up for all shoes and coats would keep the entry tidy. Command centre on inside of pantry door to keep school mail and calendars out of sight but easy to look at. The cards are a good idea. It is how I started with flylady instead of using a binder, but the tasks will still be hard with so many things in the house. I recommend minimal mom, minimom, for inspiration.

[@katrinaboehm238]

I have been in a rut when it comes to my home. Thank you for sharing this idea. I really need something new to motivate me to get back on track, especially with summer break coming up. I love the end...I saved your life.

[@patriciadavenport230]

You're so sweet while explaining about being stressed and overwhelmed, thanks for the tips and ideas 👍👍❤️🤗❤️🤓

[@69ferfer]

This is an awesome idea. I will for sure do this in the fall and winter, in the summer I pretty much give myself a pass on cleaning the inside of the house. It still gets done but I don't do it as often. I'm outside a lot doing yard work. I hope life eases up on you a smidgen. Life is too short to be stressed out (but understandably so when we've got kids) ❤️

[@AAB-intheATL]

Summer break just started here, (I'm a teacher) and I began with a double ear infection. Making my cards while laying low. Thanks for sharing. I love Bowl Full of Lemons and you, too!

[@pstokdijk]

I think it's great to switch up your "cleaning system" every once in a while, for me it kinda tricks my mind to make me think I'm doing something new when really I'm doing the same old thing I've been doing for years....cleaning my home....but coming at it from a different approach. Thanks for sharing and I hope it is just what you needed to get your motivation back :) I hope life eases up for you a bit soon too, some parenting seasons are hard hitting but from what I see in your videos you and your husband turn to each other and to the Lord for your strength and I can't think of any better places to turn!

[@stephaniehaines4454]

ThAnk you for all you do for us viewers . You have really helped me to get better organized. I am no where on top of everything but I’m working towards it. You are such a hard worker and an inspiration. Once again Thsnk you & I know the Lord is so proud of you. You truly represent the Proverbs 31 woman . No you don’t have to be perfect. That’s what I love about you. You r real and struggle and you show it . Just like the rest of us but you motivate us to keep going. Kimmie you r doing a great Job & Don’t let anyone tell u otherwise. ❤️❤️❤️

[@julietannOsfan1972]

Great tips. I’m so glad I can write my own lists on the cards rather than printing them. When I first learnt about Flylady I didn’t have a clue what baseboards were. In the UK they’re called skirting boards. I love A Bowl Full of Lemons, her ideas are brill.

[@DomesticDivaDIY]

I love cleaning cards. Isn’t Toni amazing. I love her content. Love the card system just finished mine. Thanks for sharing

[@kristyrisner3406]

Giving kids a list is a good idea. This is a great system. My daughter is still too little for that, but this might be something we can use in the future.

[@lawillbe]

Hi Kimmy, when you talk about zone 4/5 the card you show for the living room, is actually the teal writing laundry room card. All the rest was so helpful to get started. Thank you for the motivation!

[@deepestanio4625]

I hope they help us all. I’ve done the zones but this way seems so much more fun. I am in- between planners and things are being forgotten. Sometimes I don’t know what to do first so I do nothing. Not good. Have the best day today!

[@maelindaseawell5269]

Has anyone else realized that getting some of the decor items out of the home saves time in dusting and in moving things around? I gave away most of the, what I now call “dust catchers” and it has made a world of difference! Also I don’t have as many pillows and other things like that on sofa, chairs, and beds. Makes straightening a room much faster. After about a month, we didn’t even miss any of it.

[@heathern9051]

I love this idea! I think I will type up the tasks and print it out on different colors. That way I can easily add items.

[@kellymoore6992]

All can say is you're beyond amazing! It's ok to be overwhelmed! It's completely normal. Just breath and know everyday is a new day

[@robinlynch1021]

I've had a lot of things happening in my life and my home has suffered. I prayed last night for motivation. I really want to try this I think this will work for me I'm do excited to get started. Thank you so much . I'll let you know how it goes. God bless

[@FrugalOverFifty]

This is interesting - I'm thinking something like this might help me get my house clean and organized as I prepare to downsize. Thank you!

[@jackiemiller6613]

I am glad I found your channel! The index cards are fabulous to use rather than hit a room or two, the same day you get zilch done that way😊😊😊😊. Again glad I found you!

[@trinabear101]

I totally get needing new motivation to keep going! Thank you for keeping the creative juices flowing!

[@grogers511]

I can relate. I change up my method for prompts too. I used a spreadsheet for a few years. Then a one page printed dashboard I created. Then switched to an app - Home Routines - which i still use as a reference. I also keep my routines in the notes app in my phone - but that’s mostly so i can cut and paste them into a FlyLady group on FB when we work together. This year i put my Zone lists in my bullet journal with columns for each month to remind me to do certain quarterly tasks and spread out the rotation so I’m not doing all the things in the same month. Then in my spread for my weekly plan in my bullet journal - i track my tasks for the zone of the week. When i really need motivation... i create a Bingo Card - with my tasks mixed with things like drink water, read for 15 minutes, walk for 15 minutes, sit outside for 10 minutes, list 3 things I’m grateful for, name 1 bright spot in my day, etc. i can duplicate task - for example - walk 15 minutes is usually listed twice, I can play it for one day only, or all week and give myself a treat for each bingo or go for a blackout and give myself a bigger treat. Make it 25 squares or 16 or even 9. My game. My rules.

[@AshleyBrown-rt2qr]

I LOVE this idea!! I'm going through the baby steps right now with The Secret Slob and it's really helping me. I never got my zones down at all or routines down. I started my control journal, but like you said, its overwhelming when you think of everything you have to do. If I just pick one card a day, that is something that is manageable. When I'm done with the baby steps, I'm totally going to make these cards!

[@dannimack1020]

I’m going to try this with daily tasks. When I get home from work I need to delegate tasks for the day that I often forget. Thanks for sharing

[@kathycathy9555]

I'm going to have to watch this again. I love the new idea and working it into my flylady routine. Plus I love to write stuff. Lol. Diane in Denmark just added an outside schedule to her zones. Like the week you're in the kitchen clean any outside areas where you cook and eat. And so on. I will definitely be making the cards.

[@karendepasquale6078]

Years ago I followed the Slob Sisters and they did the cards for each day of the week.

[@jennifercrowe1430]

I feel ya girl!!!! It's hitting me to!!!! Somedays I want to leave and never come back!! Ive got to much on me!! And i shouldn't be dealing what im going threw!! Prayers!!!!!!

[@johannakenwood3359]

It's good to know I'm not the only one. I've been ready to buy a one way ticket and never return. I feel like those around us sometimes just don't stop to think how much us mamas have on our plates at once.

[@secondtimemommy1718]

I LOVE this idea!! Summer break is coming for the littles and it’s perfect timing!!! ❤️

[@livingalife68]

I have just moved and need to redo my cards to reflect the new place. While looking at your cards I had to laugh because I noticed that you spelt vacuum with 2 c's, I remember my husband asking me how to spell it then argued with me until I pulled out a Webster's dictionary. He then told me that they screwed up the spelling in the dictionary. I l9ve that it is the small things that can bring a smile to a person's face. Love your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@belmy0836]

I was so excited this morning when I woke up and saw you uploaded I clicked and I could finish watching all day because it been one thing after another. You look tired Kimmy ! get some rest much love to you and your family ❤️ edit just to add this is my 5th attempt in watching this video I will watch this video today !

[@tracyt8563]

Sharing your journey with the card system will be motivating to us, cannot wait. 🤗

[@Tristina_Rose]

I actually REALLY love this system! It seems very easy to stick too!

[@kellyreynolds3794]

This is a great idea. Love all your videos. Thanks for sharing your advice. Tips and god bless yall

[@10marina316]

Thank you for showing us your cards.

[@fortheloveof4]

Awesome that you are giving this a go. This is originally a flylady method from one of their first books. They go in a index card file box. Might pull my box back out this summer.

[@shesinherapron]

Oh cool!

[@fortheloveof4]

@@shesinherapron how is the system working for you? Do you like it?

[@magicmommy9988]

I think this would be GREAT for my kids

[@nearlyorganicnoshing2798]

When you are showing your card breakdown, you have your laundry room card twice. You have it in place of the living room card. Great idea. I used to do this for my kids, when they were little.

[@Incubusfiend]

This is a great idea. I’m gonna make the cards and keep each one in its zone somewhere.

[@sherryseher7736]

I have a Control Journal with lists done by Weekly and Zone cleaning. I wanted to check off each accomplished task, but did not want to use a dry eraser . Another KZbinr , “ Plans Meet Paper “ had a great idea that I shall share. She buys clear sticky notes from Amazon and then cuts them into vertical strips and places a clear strip beside each list of tasks. She then marks the strip as each task is accomplished and then removes the strips when the Week or Zone tasks have all been completed for that time period. I was all ready to do a card system like you have it, but I already had the lists written out in my Control Journal.

[@cass2519]

We are starting Zone Cleaning today! Except now I’m going to put the zones on cards and then tape them up so my kids know which zones are there this week!

[@Sarah-ij3hg]

Great idea. Please do follow ups on how it’s working for you 👍🏻

[@amyburge6630]

This is so great Kimmy!!! I will be doing this soon. Thank you for sharing

[@lenaapple1974]

Yes, this is what I needed today. I have felt out of sorts and I think doing this will help. BUT...have a question. You know how sometimes we end up with that extra week in the month ? How do you handle the zones then? Is there a split or do you do something extra? No nothing? HELP!

[@shesinherapron]

Consider it a “catch up”

[@camogirlkm]

I'm definitely going to try this. Sometimes I just need something different for cleaning. I'm always looking for ways to motivate myself & that usually means finding motivation on KZbin! Thanks Kimmy & I hope life starts to let up a bit for you. Love you & your family. I always look forward to all your videos. Paige stop driving mom crazy by acting like another kid. Mom needs a cuddle buddy give her a hug instead of trying to eat toothpicks!! LOL

[@katiek1856]

This is definitely something i’ll think about doing.

[@kimarnette9318]

Hi from Colorado. I laughed when you said "Jesus take the wheel!" I say that at least once a day. I pray that you feel a sense of calm today. God bless.

[@sajmt1414]

❤️ love this idea. I understand- life has been so busy and stressful. I make a list of the top 5 things that need to get done, but by the end of the day the only thing I have completed on that list is dinner and dishes. I'm overwhelmed too, but we CAN do this. One bite at a time. Hugs girl.

[@BrendaRadder]

I just discovered Toni about a month, maybe 2 ago, and she’s inspiring me too! 🤞

[@tracigresham7164]

Amazing idea!! Gonna do this. Thanks for the motivation!!

[@laineyates5859]

Just wanted 2 pop in 2 send u love as u said u r struggling with life at the moment. Deep breaths lovely. U r amazing & thx 4 sharing with us - love ur vids!! Big hugs xxLaine xx

[@donna8212]

Hi there Kimmy! Good luck with your new system 😊. Have a nice Monday!!! 💖😉

[@kayjulz1820]

I’m excited to see how you like the cards. I’ve been thinking about trying them too.

[@pinknleopard]

Yass 👏👏 I need this in my life! Thank you for sharing 💕

[@ritamauricio2319]

I love this idea 💡!! I’m so gonna try this 👍🏼🙂🙋🏻‍♀️

[@taraschmidheini5104]

Fabulous! I spy squatty potty! My kids are teens, but I saved their toddler stool and have been using that for 4 years, its an thing I don't do without. You? TMI? 😶 Can't wait to see how you like this system. Do will this go along with the family zones? I feel ya in needing the motivation. I used to have joy in chores, praying to get that back.

[@taraschmidheini5104]

PS , I just want to say that I love you Kimmy! You've enriched my life, and I thank God for you!!

[@donnadoverspike9139]

Love this! Hope this works for you.

[@anns.9030]

Love the cleaning card idea. Also random- your makeup looks great!

[@kathleenbell218]

I also used the sidetracked home executives method in the 80’s. If you can find that book, check it out because it is so funny. The fly lady adapted their ideas and built from them.

[@melindafalls1227]

Lol. Love the ending when you're chasing page. Made my day.

[@nancypeteja6560]

Love the Flylady!!💖

[@kibbytapmama]

I love this idea for motivation!! I love it!! I've got a whole lot of combinations of different cleaning organizing duties that seem to work for me & I want to try this too!!

[@jessicadavis5620]

Our apartment is so small I clean the kitchen, living room, dining room and both bathrooms every day (tidying, dusting and spot vacuuming) bedrooms every other day, and deep cleaning once a week.

[@janetgray719]

Kimmie, you house always looks great. Yes every home gets messed up, after all you have a family that lives in it. My mother had 6 kids, her parent plus, of course, Dad and herself living all in one house. Now that is very overwhelming. We all grew up helping her as much as our day allowed, with school and sports. You are doing a great job of keeping your home clean, home cooked meals on the table, attending sporting events for your kids, etc. life gets messy and we all have to deal with it. I was just gone for 4 nights watching a special needs little boy who has Cerebral Palsy. I have been in his life since 18 months old and he is going to be turning 8 in a month. When I first started watching him he could not talk and just this year he began speaking. His grandparents have custody of him. It is a sheer pleasure to stay with him while they have a few days off. But to get back to when I left my house, I came home to a house with a sink full of dirty dishes, floors unswept, dirty laundry, etc. I immediately empty the dishwasher, refilled the dishwasher, made our bed, and swept all the floors. Needless to say, I still had my little guy spending the night at my house, which he loves to do. Next day, hubby left for most of the day as Memorial Day is coming up and he mows the family cemetery down in KY. I prepared dinner which my little guy asked for, did 6 loads of laundry, cleaned up the kitchen and I was completely done. I did not sleep good while I was gone but I have insomnia and I never sleep really good. But I do as much as I can while I have the get up and go and hope it doesn't leave me before I feel accomplished. I am 65 years old and I can only do so much. I know it will get done eventually. I also keep my 6 month old grandson who weighs 22 1/2 lbs. he is my joy, of course, but when he is here, that is enough. My arms are limp noodles at the end of the day. He is 'Nanny's chunky monkey". I loved every Him so much but I love all 4 of my grandkids. He is the first grandchild that we have living close and get to see weekly. The rest live far away. Do not be so hard on yourself. You always juggled too many balls in the air as a stay at home wife, vlogger, wife, mother, friend, etc. We all do. You, my friend are no different. Hang in there! We know you are a very hard worker! Love you!

[@lightscamerafurbaby3934]

GREAT Tips!! 💕

[@mimikels9443]

First off. i freaking love you. LOL! 😂 Seriously! Can NOT wait to ck out your other stuff. I've been trying to do the Flylady and am just hitting walls of discouragement left and right. I HATE decluttering. My hubs (love him to the moon and back) is a packrat and won't let me just toss stuff. Plus, I'm a major book lover...... And a homeschooler. Can you say recipe for disaster there. LOL. I'm going to give the cards a try and give the kids more responsibility using them. Dang it, doncha know I watched this right before bed and am now feeling too antsy to sleep. 😉

[@debbiefletcher6422]

Thank you for SHARING. Great tips😗❤😍

[@rebekahpowers7075]

Thankyou for this great video,I’m gonna try this,are you still using this system?

[@Seiferboi]

I really like this idea. Now, should I do cards or a Happy Planner page? Decisions, decisions!

[@lucylewis6908]

Thank you!

[@chelseagarchar4338]

This is genius I need to do this!❤️

[@laurenbakos3712]

I needed this today! I have been so unmotivated here lately. I was doing so good then bombed lol. 🥴 Got to get back to it!!

[@julie1825]

Love this. I think I may give this a try. Also at the end with Paige. LOL!!! I always say that dogs are like small kids.... They find EVERYTHING!!!! Just like you gotta baby proof the house. I also say we gotta dog proof the house. Often times it's more expensive then baby proofing.. Well... For us anyways.

[@gabri6858]

Good idea! Thanks for sharing! 👍🏻😘

[@lenaapple1974]

I just ordered one of Toni's books actually! Talk about timing! :)

[@jot4336]

Cool! First view and comment! I also get overwhelmed with cleaning and I did see her system. Maybe I'll try it. I'll let you know.

[@bellachris4073]

You just reminded me how much I have to do ay🤦🏻‍♀️ Moms do so much.

[@williesgurl2373]

Haha I sorta have been working on this for awhile now, As I've been work in my zones. I'm using Pic Collage on my Kindle. (Amazon Underground, so all the fun stickers are free.) And it makes them super cute.

[@grannaboo03]

It sounds like a great system. Enlist your kids as often as possible ( they will run their own homes soon enough.....don’t be like the Mom who did everything and her kids don’t know how to warm up a can of soup!) Take a picture of each card Incase one “suspiciously gets lost” ( kids not putting them back) then you can quickly recreate them without struggling to remember what was on your list.

[@sherryfillman8897]

Good beautiful morning!

[@burntphotography1697]

I am looking forward to this sounds like great update.

[@lorig.7127]

Looking forward to a video about the garage. People don't often blog about that.

[@MMPutnam77]

Do you find that your kids are more aware of keeping things neater in each zone since they have to clean them periodically?

[@pequenabutterfly1668]

Yay! Notification crew ! 🛎

[@nonir70]

To make it a little fun you could write the chores for a zone on strips and put it in a bottle then have a chore lucky dip.

[@kathrynossoff9524]

I do this. But mine is typed out on color card stock, regular paper size. I then put it in those clear plastic notebook selves. I have one for my "daily cleaning list" and each of my zones has it's own page. I keep them in a note book. But I used to use a clipboard. It worked well too. I could hang it my closet. With Flylady the zone cleaning is suppose to take place throughout the week. About 15 - 20 minutes a day. Lessening the stress.

[@lynenaya2690]

The squirrels are my problem. LOL

[@trust.the.process3023]

awesome video friend thanks for sharing.

[@pattihano5768]

I love this video and interested to know if this works for you! Where did you get the clipboard that you had in this video?

[@YunaDaily]

Thanks for sharing!😊​👌

[@venusiandesigns]

I’m watching this in June 2021 are you still doing this method? How do you like it? I want to start the flying lady method, would like to know the easiest way to get organize, thank you.

[@kayskreations1241]

I don't have many zones. I live in a basement suite. Kitchen, Dining Room, Bathroom, Bedroom and Craft Room/Food Storage

[@WorkingTowardsImprovement]

I need these for my husband lol

[@judymullins2694]

Great video I enjoy your videos 👍

[@kristynmayo2018]

I need to make cards for cleaning upstairs for my kiddos.

[@winonawise4322]

Sounds a lot like SHE meithod. Sidetracked Home Executives. "We change lives with 3 X 5's" They use cards too.

[@curlykiki8]

Winona Wise the flylady got her original motivation from SHE.

[@sonnenblume9528]

Yep! Exactly!

[@shelnewlife6733]

forgive me but toilet in misspelled. love this system.

[@stephshappymess7930]

And you said "in" instead of "is"...LOL