How to Declutter in the 5 Flylady Zones - Live Clutter Free

[@LB-ku6ry]

Kat! This is the first time in 60 years that I have heard the definition of organization! Oh my word: it’s simply means putting like with like! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I am grateful! Thank you! I stuff things in cabinets, drawers, closets, bins, basement, and garage. This is where my clutter is. In 60 years I’ve never been able to organize bc I didn’t have the definition. Wow. I’m excited to start decluttering and then organizing. I think not knowing how to organize was a block for me to even decluttering bc it didn’t seem to make a difference. I have ADD. Yet excite to clear out and organize. Thank you again! God bless you!

[@flyladykat]

@@LB-ku6ry Great, LB! If it turns out to be too much, go to Patreon and sign up for mentoring!!!!😘❤️

[@LB-ku6ry]

@@flyladykat Okay, I’ll look for the link in your bio. You have such a fantastic feed. Grateful!

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

Am sitting here watching this great video with a deaf fiend who is an engineer at Hewlett Packard and he likes how you enunciate your words when you speak, which makes reading lips easier. Many KZbin channels do not enunciate well, forgetting that not everyone who watches KZbin can hear. Thank you.

[@dianequam1575]

You are a natural instructor. You explain it all so calmly and well. Thank you. 💜

[@margaretrichards8014]

Thankyou, I loved watching this.

[@rebeccaofpollywogflatts8976]

Wonderful. Thank you for helping me.

[@MegF142857]

I've tried to do Flylady intermittently, but never fully. Have been trying again and listening to some KZbin videos for inspiration. 15:07 Yes, I'm an official C.H.A.O.S. club - Can't Have Anybody Over Syndrome. Last week I had a termite inspector need to come inside. He stepped around my two large kitty litter pans with the litter tossed all over the tile unswept and other mess. Face palm! Maybe that was what sparked me this week to begin Flylady again? Probably. While listening to you describe the cleaning of entrance way Zone was realizing how bad mine truly has become. Suddenly I had a flash of an idea. I got up with a Do It Now mindset and now the entrance is clear and swept. The kitty litter pans are moved a few feet away now and more private for the cats too. Now when I have some work done in the house have a path for workers to come inside. Technically the Zone is the kitchen right now. I tossed out bunch of old spices this week and took down some items that were covered in dust. I am using the set a timer method. It isn't exactly Flylady, as I'm doing catchup. Flylady says you are never behind and not to overdo. So I added in a bit of entrance Zone with my kitchen zone work this week. YEAH! Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement with your video. My entrance thanks you!

[@marietjiesteyn8661]

One fine lady. You change my life one day at a time. Love S. A. Love the videos so helpfull. Marietjie.

[@wandacharriez3950]

Love Love Love

[@minarosered6699]

Aggggghhh! I still don't know what to do. But I LOVE your solution. Day one - disinfect clean and polish sink. Sounds great. The mountain of chaos all around me still overwhelms!!!

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

Kat, we have four rooms. In your system, our office and closet room don’t get cleaned. For the closet room, mostly what I need to do is vacuum and polish furniture. The office needs decluttering of books, polishing, and vacuuming LOVE the idea to figure out 3 outfits with Each article of clothing!

[@debbietampasheher3682]

I am so proud of my daughter and myself. Today is the first day we both did all of our routines. And I even had to work for 4 hours! We started with our outfits picked out for ourselves. I actually put away our dishes that had dried from last night (I usually put them away at night because we are night owls). I did a load of laundry... Really did it meaning put it away after the dryer. We did the after dinner routine, swished and swiped the 3 bathrooms ( my daughter did hers, I did the master bath and the half bath downstairs). We're about to pick out our outfits for tomorrow. My daughter even rearranged her entire room furniture. I live these routines because they seem to just get done, even if imperfectly, without thinking, no wasted will power or brain space! I'm loving this system. Another KZbiner entered a Flylady challenge recently and described the system as "Zones" in a video I watched today. I yelled NO outloud! Lol It's so much more. And... I describe it to others as routines that become habit so that things just get done. I would say zones is actually the least priority in Flylady. Thank you, Kat. You've changed my life! For the better hehe

[@jtgirl7]

Love your tip about matching clothes with three other items!

[@Kate98755]

I create outfits,i hang a pair of pants and the tops that would go with this, if it’s sweater season i pair a sweater, i include a necklace, hang it around the top hanger, and if there’s a corresponding bracelet, or fancier ear rings to be included, i put those in a snack or sandwich baggie and with a large safety pin, pin the baggie to the top, i do dressy and casual outfits, i just pick in the morning, everything is pressed and paired, this also helps you use more of your closet, after laundry the tops go back to the inventory side of the closet, hung behind what you haven’t yet worn. This is retail staging, they pair things to help you, it is actually fun to create different looks when you’re rested and not in a hurry. Each pair of pants should have several top options, depending on your mood or the weather. I do the same with menus, taco Tuesday has several options, tacos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, etc...I just call it taco Tuesday, I make several week options and just rotate the weeks, we basically eat the same favorite meals, you can always go rogue, but at least something is in place. Try it.

[@bluejay5531]

"Finish the process" + "Every Room has its shiny sink" = invaluable!! Thanks Kat and You are beautiful with that lipstick! :-)

[@jeredasnyder9719]

Finish the process has been life-changing for me. Thank you for sharing that nugget.

[@minarosered6699]

I think I need to pause the videos after you give a task because since I'm so overwhelmed and stressed, listening to the entire thing starts getting confusing. I have too many distractions. But I won't give up. Keep the videos coming!!! Love them!

[@KatieBug1687]

I just found you last night. I am excited to start this. I have always been embarrassed of the way my house looked especially when friends/family come over.

[@kathleenmay6711]

I just want to say that I ❤️ you and adore you! You are so encouraging and calm. Thank you so much, for all of your help you're just what I need❤️❤️❤️

[@rozatemurzieva6699]

Cleaned my house while listening attentively to your advice and thar hugely motivated me...

[@mayadel3137]

amazing clear organized instructions thank you🌷😘

[@sixthangel9716]

This is a very good explanation of the system. I'll totally be able to use it. Thank you!

[@jmang5953]

Off topic, but what a beautiful woman. Great make-up. Exceptional disposition...❤💚💜💙💛✌🐝utiful

[@CurlyProverbz]

So true. Extremely elegant and well poised.

[@bstitcher7]

I'm so grateful for all your videos!

[@CrayolaSkies4A1000Miles]

I just discovered your channel through She'sInHerApron. I have become hooked on her videos and saw you mentor her in a clean up video. I have a feeling my home life is about to change for the better. I think through your videos I am finding a way to get it together finally. Thank you!

[@GenJenandJuice]

I love you demeanor so much! Not matter what you say it feels motivating bc your voice is so calming. Also, I totally laughed at the husbands closet part. 😂 looking forward to working thru all of your videos since I just found your channel

[@karenhughes4931]

You just walked me through step by step what I always found to be overwhelming! Your calm demeanor and the way you approach organization is so inspiring! I look forward to each of your videos! Thank you so much!

[@ronnalambeth4695]

I know I love her and Marla the flylady cleaning system it's such a great blessing to me and my life I've changed so much in keeping things put away and keeping it clean and got rid of so much clutter

[@ronnalambeth4695]

Oh and no paper clutter it's all finished now

[@barbsobel254]

Yea iîuuuii

[@evrettig]

@@ronnalambeth4695 Dr Rd RE a

[@beverleyforde6505]

Came here looking how to 'understand the fly method, nobody could explain( for me to understand) how it all works ,zones /method etc without me getting a tad confused ,and (giving up )you have explained it so well!! In your charming way. Iv now subscribed and listen daily .I would like to say Thank -you for your time spent (truly appreciated :)

[@ktrudy1]

Oh I do the exact same thing. I start on my porch and walk in as if I'm a guest and see what is nice and what I can improve.😍😘

[@lorihodgeslor444]

I always love your videos, kat! No matter how many times I hear you explain it I always pick up new things! I just need to tune in and stay focused. I loved the reminder about bathroom stuff being utilitarian. I have mermaid decorations all over the place. Things can always get better. Happy new year to you and mr. B.!

[@iladiela6955]

"shining sink" in every room..yup i need to work on that mantra.😄

[@helpfulhabits5217]

Thanks for another great video. Flylady zones are so good. I do find them one of the harder parts of the flylady system but when I can do the zones my home transforms 🤗🤗

[@mzbrazell]

Wow! Your tips are really 'doable' and not overwhelming! Thank you sooo much for sharing! I came here from "She's in her Apron"'s channel! New subbie here! 💞

[@catnipstudio]

Thank you for explaining how to start and where. That was the part I was confused about. I’m brand spankin’ new as I just discovered the FLYlady system yesterday. I’m trying to learn as much as I can by binge watching and taking notes. I didn’t know how else to begin so thank you for this video!

[@meggiej55]

I love watching your channel, Kat! (I found out about you from watching "She's in her apron") You're absolutely adorable and down-to-earth. You have such a positive attitude and keep me motivated! ❤

[@allisonfc8373]

Been watching you since Kimmy introduced us to you and I've been slowly decluttering my clothing and shoes. Got my husband to do his part today, and purses and tote bags for me. Yay! Thanks for your channel.

[@jamiedonnell9222]

Thank you for the detailed instructions! It seems manageable when you talk through it like that; I'm very appreciative of your time and talent.

[@jaclynmoylan1905]

I LOVE the comment about your husbands clothes!!!! Mine has collected Harley Davidson Tee Shirts over the years from dealerships from all different states and countries that he has been to or others have given as gifts. They are important to him, but a lot of them do not get worn or are maybe too small. I’m a sewer and quilter and asked if he would like a memory quilt using the shirts he’s not wearing that way he can cover up with it on the recliner and reminisce when he looks at it. For a long time I couldn’t stand hanging up his clean clothes because it was so hard to jam them into the closet, but realized his Harley shirts are important to him and I have things that are important to me that maybe he doesn’t understand and when I changed my thought process on that it was no longer such an issue when I stuffed those shirts in the closet lol

[@sowingagape1483]

Your voice is so soothing...feeling relaxed, motivated, but relaxed 😌

[@lvlc5]

OMGsh... I JUST HAD AN AHA moment... I read about FlyLady like 10 years ago? and I always thought zones were for every day... like, everyday a zone! OMG I thought that was enslaving! I am a payroll baby trying to figure it out. It is overwhelming to keep up but is also overwhelming the mess. With time I've tamed some monster (paper not being one of them) BUT I HAVE NO IDEA where I GOT THAT IDEA of the 5 zones a week! Is like a relief... I can do this! woah! Just found your channel... The best thing I love is how it is called the HOME BLESSING HOUR...

[@ronnalambeth4695]

Love to watch one video after I complete the process

[@TheMercymerz]

My first time watching and am Subscribing! Appreciate the time you took to describe the zones and mentioning the other videos you've already posted...oh oh feel a marathon coming on! Thank you 👏🏼

[@gayleritter1199]

Thank you, you have made some of my confusion come together. I don't know why I find this program so confusing. On to some more...

[@erickanyc8907]

Thank you so much. I have problems with paper and 'hot spots' so, this video is EXCELLENT and once again thank you!😊

[@oneatatime8677]

Your videos are encouraging and calming. They really make me feel like I can do this. I am done decluttering (KonMari last year) and moving on to deep cleaning but still finding encouragement in this video.

[@luvbeinghiswife1148]

You have such a calm and soothing manner, so glad I found your channel. I subscribed :)

[@ronnalambeth6226]

Watching your video again 🥰🥰💕💕

[@yasmeenrais2230]

I love you!! You are the best Flylady. :-)

[@kimperfect2295]

Thanks for your great explanations of what to do !!!!!

[@baitbyoot9405]

wow since 1982 ! you are a pro at this thing ..thank you ..very helpful

[@jpressleybarr]

Wonderful and encouraging videos. Thank you for taking time to make them. i am refreshing my routines and going to retry The Zones now that I have heard your explanation. Two questions : 1. Your thoughts on Zone 3 squeezing in an extra room ... the hall bathroom plus another room ... do you rotate the extra room ? How do you make progress if you are only getting to the "extra room" every 3 or 4 months ? 2. What about basement / attic / garage? Thanks in advance !

[@jpressleybarr]

Thanks for this clarification. LOL... I clean the garage approximately NEVER ! Stopping at 15 min is the hardest part. Thanks for all you are doing to encourage people !

[@uniquehooyo]

I will try this zone cleaning, I have read about fly lady concept but never put an action. Thank you for the great advice, I will be share your videos with my friends. 😊

[@americaneden3090]

kimmy inspired me to check u out so glad i did thanx I NEED TO DECLUTTER

[@americaneden3090]

Thank u Ive been lucky to find helpful inspirational youtubers and commenters.

[@purple_leaf5770]

Thx for a great video! Flylady, for me, are steps in the right path for me. Little baby steps and with specific plans

[@ronnalambeth4695]

This is a great catch up video of getting started

[@TSunshineful]

Great details!

[@laurasharpton5963]

I am so glad to have come across your channel! I think this is going to help me SO much!

[@Sheywh12]

I absolutely LOVE ur videos!! You are so soft spoken its is very relaxing listening to you 😘 When I'm cleaning and trying to listen to you your voice doesn't carry very well... Is this the mic on the Cameras fault?? When you are in the car I can hear you very well!! Just curious keep the videos coming its making it easier and easier for me to understand... I've always had routines I just never knew how to not over due life and in return always been uptight as to get this and that and everything done on a schedule I'm trying real hard to not bounce around and let things go till I'm able to get to that Zome!! My poor house looks like we are moving all these boxes piled up everywhere!!! We took a load to my moms nursing home last night Hubby put the other load on the porch is morning and for the first time in 5 years I have a entry way!!! That's not cluttered with boxes as our closets are so full we had no choice but to leave the boxes there till the Estate was settled!! It settle this month and we are both so happy that we CNA let go of all this stuff we never wanted in the first place!! It's like such a burden lifted off both our shoulders!! Thank you for being so kind and helpful!!! FlyBaby Shey

[@Sheywh12]

Me too!! Although it will be full of. Idea again by this weekend LOL 😂 I'm not sure why your so quite in the home LOL 😂 take care Shey

[@CherishEaDay]

hi! I found you on Off Grid w/Doug& Stacy. Your comment inspired me to check out your channel...and I'm glad I did. its not that I don't know how to clean or organise. its lack of motivation. I'm thinking your method will work for me. ty

[@Amaya9232]

Hi Kat! I'm new to your channel and I have heard of the fly lady cleaning system on another KZbin channel, but you are explaining it so much better! Now, watching this video, I'm taking notes. It seems that the decluttering is one zone, each week, one hour a day. Here's my question, when you get to Zone 5, when do you work on that? A lot of months only have 4 weeks in them, so it seems Zone 5 would never get done. Can you clue me in on this? Thank you!!😊

[@dianemilligan7370]

I am loving your videos! Starting tomorrow! Really starting tonight with nightly routine as that is something I already do. It is going to be a major process to declutter.

[@bonnievernon1360]

On the live chats how do you get to comment??? 😱. I am new, and woke up at 3:00am this morning and was sad 😭 I could not see 👀 were to write anything . I LOVE 💗 your info, and working on the plan. All ready there is a difference .🤗

[@mariaconley409]

oh my goodness I have done the house blessing 15 minutes of clattering under the sink did 2 loads of laundry a second bathroom that it still very cluttered I'm overwhelmed but everything else is in order and I'm exhausted my legs are starting to hurt but I really wanted a free day tomorrow so I can go to the movies with my sister and watch the shack so I hustled and now I can rest and knit for a little while until I prepare supper I am a little overwhelmed with the zones what does cleaning under your kitchen sink count today

[@hotmessadhd]

❤❤❤❤

[@MarysFabLife]

Very Nice video... started doing the same thing... IT feels so good

[@beaverlakepumpdauphin2169]

Hi Flylady Kat! I LOVE this video. It is so helpful. Since I found you a week ago, I have been increasingly energized. I have fluttered for so long. I still have 3 major road blocks. Can you help? 1. When I am decluttering and it comes to time to put away, what do I do when the zone to put away is even worse than what I was decluttering? 2. I have trouble getting started on the paper, there is so much. Any Jedi mind tricks? 3. I Overdo It IN A Frenzy

[@beaverlakepumpdauphin2169]

Flylady Kat You are the best. Thank you. The analogy is appropriate. Clutter is gross! I would know. It's been my roommate a long time

[@minimalisa3671]

Hi, I'm a new subscriber and huge fan. Great videos. What you say about finishing the process is such a lightbulb moment for me. It is the key to all mess really isn't it? Off topic but your hair is beautiful, I love the style. Do you sometimes part it in the left and sometimes the right, it seems that way from your videos. I'm thinking of copying your hairstyle.

[@ktrudy1]

I never touch my hubby's stuff. Lol He is good about going through his things. 😍

[@jpressleybarr]

Kat, Once decluttering is done ( mine is ) what is your approach to the Detailed Cleaning List ? There seems to be more on the list than one can do in fourish 15ish minute sessions. Certain jobs don't need to be done every month, but some do. How do you personally divide the list and come back to it the next month ? LOVE your videos and calm, kind manner.

[@jpressleybarr]

Okay, the chosing of the ONE job a day x4 sounds ... intuitive ? It is where I am getting snagged but I think I am falling into over thinking it. So, I will regroup and just choose the ONE job for that day that I have time for and needs doing next. I'll try to choose fast as well as work fast ... and trust my intuition. Side Tracked people are often creative/ artistic types and use their intuition all the time .. but I hadn't considered using intuition this way. Peace to you !

[@LS-qv1ei]

Cleaning and planners..I think I’m going to like your channel! I have heard about you so many times by other youtubers I watch. Im Excited to hear your ideas and get new motivation. unfortunately the sink shining (which seems to be a recurring important thing to you) is a satisfying yet impossible thing for me lol we just bought a new sink and it’s blank anthricite and it’s matte and gritty not smooth, or shineable. in fact I can’t really see if it’s dirty! Hahaha good and bad.... thanks for the content

[@dianajenkins5577]

I must be on the wrong thing here my house is clean I just have a closet issue storage of boxes and clothes

[@patriciaclark7926]

I have some questions about the zones. In zone 3 we do other room. My other rooms would be my sons room and the play room. Do I alternate these rooms each time this zone comes around? In zone 5 it's living room. We have 2 living rooms. Do I alternate those as this zone comes around?

[@Cottage-Reader]

Hi Flylady Kat! I just subscribed to your channel. I love the motherly way you have been distributing your videos to us. I have a Question to ask. What if we wanted to start zone cleaning today? The month has already begun, so do we start at zone 1 or zone 2 or is it better to wait until October 1st in this case to start zoning ? Also, did you happen to do those videos where you give step by step on the other zones, or is it just in zoning for newbies? I took my notes I was just thinking there would be more specific details of cleaning other rooms in the home. If these questions have been answered can I get pointed to those videos please.

[@afshanmansoor5306]

Can you share a video of your organized home

[@rochellelefever723]

This is only the 2nd video of yours (so far) that I have watched. You point to links that are non-existent on my screen. I checked the description box and still do not see the links you're referring & pointing to. Please advise??

[@casettajohnson7328]

When does one zone clean if they are a payroll Flybaby?

[@CoyoteCrossingSanctuary]

I am new to all this & thank you! So I understand I start with decluttering but I don’t do any zone cleaning??? Is that right just keep doing my Home blessing each week and only 15 mins in a zone? Am I missing something? Will I ever get caught up this way? What if you blocked off a zone day on your weekly? Thanks from a fly baby.

[@patrickweaver4931]

watching your channel (I found out about you from watching My Great Challenge says in order babysteps step shine Your sink kitchen only then Daily Swish and Swipe,Control Journal || AM and PM Routines, she want 15 min. Decluttering mean put away only not giveaway doesn't work later Zone Cleaning

[@lucychilds9365]

Can the guest room be the kids room? Xx

[@carmellegarcia7900]

How long should one be doing consistent routine prior to decluttering. We are in the process of moving and we want to do zones now prior to moving so we aren't in the same situation in our new home, but we only just discovered your videos and the fly lady system.

[@odettelyne1911]

The trouble is there are no video links that you refer to through out your tutorial. You are pointing at nothing and I’m having trouble trying to find them.

[@ksuxaksks]

Love your videos. Getting to know this system. Thank you. But I realized that you don't talk about kids' rooms and backyard. What zones would those be?

[@ksuxaksks]

Thank you for your reply. We rent a house and it's huge. I feel like 5 zones is not enough for our home. We have 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry room, huge entry way, a bunch of hallways, gym, office, play room, kitchen, dining room, front yard and patio, backyard is filled with toys, bikes, etc and a back patio filled with bbq stuff and garbage/recycling cabs, I also have 2 storage rooms in the basement that are STUFFED with sentimental clutter and things that "I might need one day" and a bunch of bins with "I will lose weight one day" clothes and dishes/plates that "I will use when the Queen visits", I also have a cold room filled with expired home made pickled goods from "when we used to garden and then realized we don't have time for that". My husband doesn't help with cleaning or taking care of the kids, he works a lot and he does all the "male duties" around the house. My kids are 5 and 1 year old and I run a home based catering business. I'm so overwhelmed! That's why I might sound bitchy sometimes and I'm sorry about that, I'm really a nice person 😁 and I'm trying to lose weight and go to the gym and find time to do something fun with kids... and my husband is always complaining that our house is cluttered... and we have a big dog and a small cat! HELP!!! 😂

[@moniquegooden7047]

Hi Ms. Flylady. This might sound like a dumb question but if zone one start on a Thursday does it end on the Saturday or on that next Thursday? I'm trying to get zone ready.

[@mymybioty4356]

You are beautiful! Kisses from France

[@lindamichaelis1763]

I am trying to do the fly system, but what do you do if your dh will not let you declutter and you have very limited storage space? Please advise Hopeful

[@donnaparrish370]

Kat, are you still a Flylady Mentor?

[@sweetlady6059]

Some people don’t have cars so what are we to do with give aways/donations if we can’t put it in car but have to leave by door and only small carts

[@sweetlady6059]

@@flyladykat oh that is a good idea! I think I was told that a Goodwill in my area did do pickups. A lot of them in my area or city won’t due to covid so that is holding some things up.

[@sophialove7245]

Question: What is behind the theory of "only 15 minutes, or only one hour?" Thank you! I'm new to Fly Lady. ;)

[@sophialove7245]

Oh, o.k. That makes sense! Thanks.

[@jamesbriggs5740]

I don't touch my husband's spaces. He remembers where things are by where he left them last. Kathy B. P. S. No dining room.

[@evelynarias251]

Lmao don't mess with your husbands side . I organize and I do it very often I find myself throwing stuff away every time I Clean Aaaaaaand if I know my boyfriend got new sweaters and he has enough I will throw away all his old ones and tell him later lol

[@gatita804]

i wish your volume was better. i can barely hear ya. with my volume button on the highest setting.

[@lorrainecrance5056]

Maria Vargas-Salazar exactly! Omg I can't stand it! I want to start reading lips!

[@ksuxaksks]

Yeah, and then the commercial comes in blasting!

[@signedelacroix7213]

I get ads every 2-5 minutes. Very anoying. I can't follow through. I have to stop what I am doing, skip the ads then go back do my cleaning. Please stop them on your channel.

[@theresadee608]

Please speak up! Too quiet!

[@momheigeal]

Most irritating series of videos I have ever watched. She takes ages to say anything and there is little enthusiasm. And what is this big deal about sink cleaning? Not a patch on Konmari which has revolutionised my life.