Zone 2 Cleaning for the FIRST TIME | Working the Fly Lady System

[@sarahlcc8365]

I've been following Flylady for 22 years. Needless to say my house is decluttered, my kids are grown and out of the house. I do my A.M and P.M routines and this makes the zone cleaning very easy. It literally takes 15 minutes a day. All this to say I clean under my fridge every month. As well as under the stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer. It's fast and easy because it doesn't have time to get dirty lol. As someone whose done this for years, let me just advise you that you are doing way too much at one time. Sweetie, please slow down and trust that it will eventually get to where you want it. Love watching these videos. I hope you continue to film your journey even after the first month on the program. Would love to see how it gets easier for you!

[@E.Cerulean]

THANK YOU FOR THIS ADVICE !!!! So precious !!!

[@mawawohuuuschwarz3721]

Thank you. This was my big question. So, 15 minute zone cleaning per day, this would be 1 hour 15 minutes a month for the kitchen alone. This is plenty of time for fridge and oven, provided they are not too dirty in the first place. Because they have been cleaned one month ago.

[@Leanneishere]

I’m not in a cleaning mood and I’m overwhelmed with my kitchen that’s why I’m watching your video. For motivation 😅

[@EricaLucasLoves]

I love how you started this video with admissions of trying to make it work. Seeing the obstacles and jumping over them to meet your goal. Great job!!!

[@greekgirl9897]

IT WAS A FEW YEARS BEFORE I CLEANED MINE FOR THE FIRST TIME AND GUESS WHAT? IT LOOKED JUST LIKE YOURS! NOW I CLEAN IT MORE OFTEN. YOU ARE AWESOME! I'M BACK TO SAY IT AGAIN, YOUR GIRLS ARE PLENTY OLD ENOUGH TO WIPE DOWN THOSE CABINETS! THREE KIDS X A 10 MIN. CHORE?

[@rachelvicario6675]

First and foremost; I absolutely adore you, your personality and your family! I appreciate how honest and real you are. You had me choking laughing about the wedgie! Hahaha As far as under the fridge cleaning- I always heard you should pull all your appliances out once a year for a spring cleaning of vents, coils, etc. That being said, even though I know that and used to do it as I get older and that is harder to tackle it definitely does not happen once a year. I also think having dirty dishes constantly in the sink and such is just a normal part of a house being a home. There is only 3 of us in my household and even with the dishwasher there’s always some type of dishes in the sink no matter how many times a day I empty it. Lol. Hang in there I think you are doing great!

[@bunny_0288]

I struggle with dirty dishes, but I've been doing much better with it lately. I try really hard to get all the dishes loaded in the dishwasher after dinner every day and then I run the dishwasher every night... even if it's only half full. For me, it's worth it to just run it every day so that I stay in the habit. Because when I don't run it every day, then the next day I will have too many dishes to fit in the dishwasher. So then I'm behind because I'm running the dishwasher, but I still have a sink of dirty dishes that couldn't fit in the dishwasher. Running it every night means that's never an issue. And once the dishwasher is running, I wipe down all my counters real quick and take out the trash. And then the kitchen is closed for the night lol. I unload the dishwasher the next morning usually when my coffee is brewing. Since I started doing this, it has completely changed my kitchen. For the first time in my life my kitchen is staying clean. It's a miracle lol

[@christinesylvia7083]

Your vulnerability and transparency is so touching! I really enjoy these videos. You help me not feel so bad about myself when I let things get away from me. Keep on making them!

[@jkp62]

Loved your opening! As for the fridge, I pull mine out every quarter or every 3 months- after a spill in front of the fridge by my husband years ago (I wasn’t home when it happened) where a lot of the spill went under the fridge and the proceeded to smell and I couldn’t “find” the source. Even a few months later of scrubbing everything and everywhere in my kitchen EXCEPT under and behind the fridge, my husband finally told me about the spill and that he cleaned it up, and I asked if he had pulled the fridge out to make sure the gallon of liquid (jar of pickles) hadn’t seeped under the fridge- he gave me this look of “why do that?”, so we pulled the fridge out and there it was! Black, sticky, dead bugs and dust bunnies in it like the La Brea Tarpits along with other common things that get under a fridge like legos, dried rice, magnets, etc. Bleach was our friend that day 🤢! It had probably been a few years that it had been pulled out prior to that, so now, I pull it out once every 3 months- usually when it’s the day before or the day of a grocery shopping day so that fridge is lighter to move since it’s pretty empty and that’s when I clean the inside of the fridge and freezer! You did awesome by the way!

[@HealedandThriving]

The only reason I clean behind my fridge and stove regularly in my current house is because they are pretty much free standing so it's easy to kove them. My other houses I dont think I ever did😂

[@danniraearranged]

" That is not a ketchup packet, something died back there" 🤣 LMBO. YAY I'm so excited for today's video, so good to see ya. Thanks for reminding me, I have to, have to clean behind my fridge and also my fridge lol. My fridge is one big ketchup packet, well my house is one big ketchup packet...and balled up dirty socks 😂 you're so motivating and inspiring. 🥰😘

[@KarenAnn_2007]

How's my bestie doing today? Nice to see you here.

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

Now that you mention it, The socks I do find are balled up and dirty too… even fresh outta the wash… what’s with that?!

[@marciapickens7444]

You need to record it too!!!😊

[@sarahfrancescutti9873]

I've been doing flylady the secret slob way for a few years now... Rarely do the zones, focus on the other daily routines. Just a reminder you don't need to do all the zone items every round. Do what you can and continue on where you left off last time. 3-6 months later it's magic and easier every time! Cheering you on!!!

[@jukna83]

Make the flylady program as a homeschooling part.. Every kid should know this ❤️❤️

[@shearrermadness]

I have not pulled my fridge out in awhile, but I do vacuum the front grill. Lots of pet hair! Just a few tips, once you clean and de-grease top of cabinets put wax or parchment paper down so next time only have to replace paper. Oven: after spraying down put cling wrap on it so the spray stays damp and works better. You are doing an amazing job!!

[@bunny_0288]

Great hacks!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@angelamarden9684]

I laughed so hard when you said noone could hear what your saying because you had a wedgey. 🤣 Girl your so funny. Great job giving up perfection. There's always next time to get what you missed. I move the stove and fridge out once a year to spring clean. Your doing great 👍 ❤

[@alisonearle5781]

You are so funny and show how things really are in a busy home with children and a certain amount of energy available. I appreciate you x

[@itsgoingtobeokay.]

Great work!! I loved there was a cleaning schedule hiding behind the fridge!! 😅😅

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

😂😂😂

[@jmb2202]

The good thing is that you know you will come back to it next time. And eventually you will have to spend less and less time on it because you do it on a regular basis

[@tkidd1973]

I'm scared!! I have literally never pulled my refrigerator out and cleaned. I've lived here 7 years 😮. BIG side note, I absolutely adore you and your family. When I get a notification from your channel, I do my happy dance lol...Thank you for sharing all you do and making me feel normal. ❤️

[@lindagreenacre630]

Dont worry. I only clean behind my stuff if im buying new stuff. Its always mortifying when the old gets pulled out... i will try to improve:( .

[@MrsBumbulina]

10 years here! I've stuck the vaccum under there a couple of times, but nothing more! 🙄

[@janethassing2523]

I have not done it in 4 years! Yikes! That's when we bought our new one. Bless our husbands that help with a project like this.

[@wendylane3342]

Wow, you did a lot! My understanding of this system is that you put a timer on for like 15 - 30 minutes, and do whatever you can in that time in that zone, every day for a week. And then the next time you are in that zone (next month), you can check off some more on the list. In other words, everything does not have to be checked off in one day, or even in one week. I am amazed at all you did, and with a smile on your face. :)

[@brittneysarah6910]

I just cleaned under my fridge last night. I’ve lived in my apt for 4.5 years and I’ve never done it before. It was so so so bad 😩 but I’m glad I got it done. I’ve been doing fly lady for a full 5 weeks now and I am loving it. It’s the best cleaning schedule I’ve never found. It’s so doable and not overwhelming. I agree with the other comment about jump in where you are. I don’t think the house has to be perfect to start the program in terms of clutter. That will go away in time. If you add declutter to your weekly zone, it’ll end up getting decluttered in time. You’ll get burnt out trying to declutter a whole home while also doing daily routines and zone cleaning on top of normal life of being a mom/wife.

[@debcarey5587]

Pink Stuff is AMAZING! Tip- use it to clean shower screens and mirrors. Take a sponge. Wet and squeeze out. Take dab of Pink Stuff and rub over mirror. Leave to dry. Buff off with dry cloth. Shiny! And it doesnt fog in steamy room! X

[@pauletteschirmer4906]

Have never seen behind my fridge. Been in this house 1 year and 4 months and haven't seen back there. Definitely believe in no judgement from me! At least you are cleaning and moving forward! Great job!

[@taniayoungson5614]

I clean behind my fridge and stove every 4-6 months. I also clean the tops of my cabinets every 3 months. My cats like to sit up there. I didn't notice the wedgie until you mentioned it. Good for you for embracing it. Love your personality!

[@gaild9003]

Hi Shannon! I'm married to an HVAC and appliance repair man, so he takes care of cleaning behind/under the fridge, the filter in a dishwasher, the dryer exhaust vent, etc. He does most of it a couple times a year. We have 2 kitties and 2 parrots, so he cleans behind the fridge a little more often to help keep everything running well. All the feathers and hair clog up the condenser. I hate to admit it, but I would probably rarely do any of it if I didn't have him. Lol! I really need to hit zone 2 hard, but I'm dreading it. Thanks for the inspiration! The tops of my cabinets are sooo dusty and my blinds are nasty. It's tempting to buy new blinds because they're so bad! Ick! I get caught in the perfectionism and all or nothing traps too. It's hard for me to start when I know I will have to do something imperfectly, but I am learning to embrace progress over perfection. I have a limited number of spoons to work with these days. I love your personality. Your honesty and humor are such a blessing! Have a great week. See you in the next video❤️

[@normahenley5834]

Tip I use for cleaning the fridge shelving. Fill the bathtub with Dawn and water. Put the pieces in the tub and use a new toilet brush to scrub, then rinse. Less mess in the kitchen.

[@beverlysteiger6757]

I pull my fridge out every couple years. Recently I pulled it out, and it wasn’t as bad as I was expecting. I did buy a long cloth on a stick that slides under the fridge. It removed dust, dog hair, and other dirt. It took a few times, however it did work. And, it is machine washable. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@joannebailey7463]

You definitely have a keeper there! My husband would have done it but gagging all the time! We moved from one townhouse to another townhouse when my 1st child was 18 months old! The owner of the townhouse we were moving into had evicted the previous renters. The day we were supposed to move in the previous renters weren't around and they hadn't moved everything!! Sheriff's office had to come and remove the locks. We ended up moving in the back patio door as the previous renters moved there stuff out the front door! Yes, they finally showed up!! Never cleaned out their fridge or behind it and the stove was stuck to the floor....pot of grease had been dumped behind it pot and all!! Poor owner was beside himself and gave us break on our rent!

[@languagelearningdabbler]

Whew chile! I don’t know if I’ve ever cleaned behind the fridge 😂 y’all did a great job! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@DebTallbroad]

My first comment on one of your videos. I had to comment--I clean under my fridge and oven/stove twice a year. Truly. And I have for years.

[@marciainnocent6321]

I have used the flylady system for 5 yrs.and I love it! I have learned so much about getting my home and life organized. Stay with it and you will be amazed how it helps. I am subscribing to watch your progress. Good luck!

[@patriciaalldred1036]

That’s it girl. Just a little bit all the time. Picture this - next time you make it back to cleaning under the fridge it won’t look anything like that and you will know the system works!

[@dhemoelchannel9183]

I am here to listen to you who are talking about today's fun activities, namely cleaning the house. Enjoy your activities with pleasure...🙏

[@bunny_0288]

I noticed you have drip marks between the panes of glass in your oven. I just recently learned that if you open your oven door and unscrew the top part, you can easily clean between the panes! I've had drip marks on mine for forever and just learned how to clean it, so I thought I would pass that along in case you wanted to tackle it the next time you're in zone 2! You did a great job. I love your videos and you always inspire me to tackle my house

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

I’m so scared to do that 😬 But yes those drip marks still my Joy when they stare at me, so it may be worth it.

[@123goca]

Great job! Zone 2 takes the most of our stamina, so if it needs more than 15 mins, I pause for a little and repeat 15 mins (and repeat). That way I can clean all day, but the goal is to finish your zone cleaning in only one session. Great thing is that with time you need less and less time! ⏳

[@shaneswing1114]

Shane here. I never clean under fridge!! If something spills or gets dropped, the hubs does under there!! Lol Love you much!! Keep going!!! From Middle Tennessee

[@shaneswing1114]

Lmao at the wedgie comment!! You are a joy!! I will finish your video then fold a pile of laundry, make the bed with clean sheets, dust downstairs and later this evening, enjoy my patio with my hubs. I cooked good dinners for the last few nights so hubs will airfry hamburgers tonight! Love you Girl! ❤️🌹❤️🌹

[@AngeHerbaugh-Thompson]

I try to get it every 6 months or at least once a year. I get back there and vacuum the coils to keep it running well. Having pets will have you doing it to keep up with the fur balls that you know are back there.

[@stephanieschoonover1504]

Sweetie you don’t have to get everything on your zone list done! If you only get 2 things on it done this week your golden. There’s always next month😀 Live following your channel!

[@anoukweustink9592]

You go Shannon💪, and Steven thumbs up for being so supportive of your wife. Shannon if you use zone cleaning a bit loosely you will get behind the fridge maybe twice a year...big win! My fridge will also (maybe) moved twice this year to be honest (after 4 years...I am really proud with such an improvement) FLY lady system helps me to keep routines and reminders of the big cleaning tasks, to help me, not to give me more stress with more To Do lists. Try it as a support system not to improve yourself, you are already good enough (I am Dutch so excuse my English if it is to bad)

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

Thank you for this ❤️❤️❤️

[@jacquiscottagelife7746]

Great video. So honest and relatable and shows your sense of humour!

[@jordanvejtasa446]

I clean behind my fridge and oven about every six months. That way it’s never hard and not a lot of work. Plus vacuuming out the fridge filter makes it run more efficiently

[@janinebertman4167]

We remodeled our kitchen a year ago. I think the last time I cleaned behind and under the fridge before that was probably 10 years ago when I was repainting ! What was even WORSE was around the range! I never cleaned behind that in over 15 years. I’m embarrassed to say that. My son and daughter-in-law were taking the old range and as they were wheeling it out to the truck I was running alongside wiping the filthy sides of the thing.

[@brookewebb4924]

Ugh. I can only imagine what mine looks like. All the drips that fall down the sides between the counter and range… I definitely need to clean back there this weekend.

[@liddfamily10]

Below are directions from FlyLadys website regarding Zones. The things that stuck out for me were - to get a handle on your Morning and Evening routine’s before you start Zone cleaning/decluttering. And work just 15 mins at a time in the area. How to Begin When you first start decluttering, cleaning, and organizing your zones, you are encouraged to spend 15 minutes per day decluttering in the current zone. That’s it - BabySteps! Set your timer for 15 minutes and clear out those things that you don’t use or love. Flybabies, don’t forget to keep working on your Morning and Before Bed Routines - do them everyday! (See the FLYing Lessons for more information about this.) Once you have a good start on your routines, it is much easier to do the zone work. Before you start, review the rules of zone cleaning: Be fully dressed to shoes before you start. Your morning routine should be finished and preferably weekly vacuuming done. The room has to be fairly straight. Do not pull out more than you can put back in one hour. Clean one drawer or one pile at a time. If you do not know how to declutter, read the FLYing Lesson on How to Declutter. Be consistent. Do a little every day. Don’t try to accomplish this in one day; you will burn out and will hate this system. BabySteps! Set your timer and work for 15 minutes. That’s all. It did not get junked up in one day, and it won’t get clean in one day, either. It will take patience and BabySteps. You can do this.

[@bubenspitzle]

I love the soft choking noises you make when you pull out the fridge🤣 We've had our fridge for 7 years and haven't moved it for seven years. I heard that you should clean the back wall sometimes... I never did 🙈

[@tammys5687]

Great job! I did Fly Lady years ago - like 17 years ago! I liked it, not sure why I dropped it! I have been thinking about getting back to it, and you've inspired me.

[@lorihuggins9811]

My husband and I clean under our stove and fridge about twice a year. I have a microwave cleaning hack for you. I put a coffee mug full of water in and microwave it for 3 or 4 minutes and then let it sit while I am cleaning something else--usually 5 or so minutes. The steam from the water loosens all the gunk and it's so easy to wipe out.

[@jomama81ranch8]

The fridge, stove, washer and dryer!! The reason I MOVE mine at least once, if not twice each year! LOL I keep thinking.... "If I fall over dead some day, I don't want those behind me to say I was a total slob"! LOL So many people have made videos and stated "Move the fridge or stove.... who does that?" -- I do. So tickled to see you are tackling yours! ---You just got a thumbs up for that!!

[@yvettep2608]

I cleaned behind and under my fridge in the fall for the first time in about 5 years! 😀 thanks for another motivating and enjoyable video. I am excited about how easy this zone will be in a couple of months when you are caught up on all of the things that haven't been done in awhile, like the crime scene under the fridge, lol!

[@minimalzebra]

Cleaning what you can when you can and having other people help is the best thing you can do.

[@tamaratorres6368]

I do my cleaning of back/underneath of refrigerator, every few months. Also, put on list clean junk drawer(s) & storage areas. You could take to put travel packages with utensils /napkins & straws for tumblers in their own locations for on the go moments.

[@Diniecita]

I love how he just starts cleaning it. ☺️❤️ I do mine once a year. But, if I had kids it might be more. He knows to get the dust too. Good man.

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

He’s the doer between the two of us and I’m the (over)thinker 😂

[@annburnett9059]

I try to clean under mine twice a year. But honestly I probably have managed to do it only once a year. I usually get behind there to clean and vacuum the fan on the fridge so the fridge doesn't have to work as hard with all the dust on the fan area. You're doing a good job , Shannon.

[@debcarey5587]

Hi 👋 just wanted to say hi from Southampton, UK. I discovered your channel a few months back and just love you, your honesty and shoot it from the hip attitude! 🥰 your videos make me belly laugh, cry and empathise in equal measures. Big love ❤️ 🤗

[@lisanow6856]

Under fridge cleaning: Unfortunately, probably every 2 years or so here! Trying to get back on track with my cleaning routines. Thank you for this video!

[@tammyh2144]

I LOVE the FlyLady! I found her many many (many) years ago when my kids were little (they are in college now). One of my favorite things is "15 minutes". The other was getting rid of things 27 items at a time. It look a LONG time -- but once a week, I would drop a bag at goodwill (didnt always have 27 items but sometimes it had MORE).

[@karengreene1999]

You are my current go to for declutter videos because you are real - wedgy and all.

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

Thanks 😍😂

[@carolcooper881]

I have a self cleaning oven now but when I didn't you can slightly open door and pull up and take the door off oven. Then you can reach in there and scrub better. Simplifies things!!

[@elaineplate8921]

Jodi Dunn on You Tube cleaned her oven using Pink Stuff and a Scrub Daddy sponge and had excellent results. And no fumes. You may want to give that a try next time. Love your channel and your motivation, sense of humor and for keeping it real. TFS.

[@kristyreed4923]

I’m so proud of you for starting over on your high usage areas! I have the same issues but include my upstairs bathroom and living room too. No matter what I do they NEVER stay clean. I clean under my appliances annually (whatever Saturday is closest to April 1). I have shedding dogs and broke a refrigerator by not vacuuming up the dog hair from the fan area.

[@brookewebb4924]

Yikes. We’ve lived here a little over a year and I’ve never pulled the fridge or range out. We have 2 shedding dogs. Maybe that’s a sign I need to do this this weekend. 😬 😳

[@debraleague8135]

So good to see you!! Loved the video! You make me laugh. I love how you were going to clean behind the refrigerator but Steven ended up doing it. LOL!! I have never cleaned behind my refrigerator or stove. It's too hard to pull them out. I don't have a Steven to do it for me. LOL You are definitely one lucky lady cause he's definitely a keeper!

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

He is always willing to step in on the dirty jobs. One of the many reasons I keep him around

[@GeoffRulzTheSky]

Thank you for your music, as i clean with you.🎉❤

[@katarinaprais9399]

I clean behind my fridge and stove twice a year when I spring clean and again when I do fall cleaning. Living in NJ Keep at it.

[@crystalfarinella3292]

I bet you feel so much better having this done! Thanks for sharing. No judgement here! Keep it up…you are amazing!

[@rebeccaforbes8629]

Maybe once a year. You might get some furniture gliders and put one at each corner. That frig will slide out like a dream. 🙂

[@littlewillowhomestead113]

You are amazing mama! I’m not sure what you pain is and lack of energy but I hv lupus so I get it! I started decluttering minimalist style and I can’t tell you how much easier it is to keep on my daily tasks! Big hugs ❤️

[@lindamcdermott8157]

When I clean the tops of my upper cabinets, I lay wax paper down (the width is perfect) then the next time I clean, I just take up the old wax paper, do a quick wipe and replace it with new. I do it Spring and Fall. As for moving the fridge, a real challenge in my new apartment, I do it Spring and Fall. Always amazed at how dirty the floor gets.

[@annemarieparker9574]

I laughed so much when you called under the fridge 'a crime scene'. I saw the letter 'H' and thought maybe the fridge was trying to spell out HELP...🤣🤣 Thank you so much for another great video - Blessings 🙏💖

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

Hahaha, it was definitely crying for help. 😂

[@brendadunston9895]

About a month ago, the guy installing my tv service pulled the fridge out. There was nothing under there. the people I bought the house from either cleaned it out or it was clean on its own. Yay!!!

[@karenrogers3685]

I had to ask my husband because I know I haven't cleaned under the fridge. He said he pulled it out a couple of months ago. I'll tell you though, I took the door off my oven so I could clean back there good and I couldn't get it back on. We had to call a repair man, google didn't help. I like when I see you have posted. I enjoy spending time with you guys.

[@joanwettlaufer3769]

I cleaned behind mine a few weeks ago. I can't move the fridge, so I was waiting for my husband to move it for me. It was the first time I had cleaned behind it in at least 4 years. It looked almost as bad as yours without the spill...but that's pretty pathetic considering we're empty nesters 😆I think in the future I will try to do it once a year during Spring Cleaning. I can't see the point in doing it more than that. Oh, and your husband is a sweetheart!

[@brittanyrenick8920]

I clean behind my fridge about once a year 😊. I have a weird fear of fires and always worry about dust accumulating under it.

[@pamsaleem4150]

I haven’t cleaned under mine since I moved in my house 4 years ago. You have inspired me to clean under mine and the stove also

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

Report back if you find anything good 🤪

[@user-ns5jb7rk5m]

I maybe clean under the stove and fridge once a year. I should do it more but I put it off an awful lot. I’m glad I’m not the only one!

[@joyindrelie6715]

Thanks for taking us on this journey with you, we've got this!

[@lisafinlayson9853]

Honestly, our fridge space is so tight that we never pull it out. It's in a wall of full height cabinets, so the most that I do is run a thin yard stick under it regularly to pull out the dust bunnies and cat treats that might get kicked under it. Hint for the tops of the cabinets....line them with newspaper or cheap paper placemats and just replace those every whenever to clear out the grease and dust. It's about time that I do that in mine.

[@tjsgirl1117]

I'm late but I'm here...!!!!.we bought a house 2 years ago..bought new appliances...haven't moved 1 appliance out yet to clean behind it!!!

[@annabelvnoucek2148]

I've just found out that the FlyLady has been going for years! Wish I'd known about her and everyone else earlier. I wouldn't have seen the wedgie if you hadn't mentioned it! Really! Love watching you. Take it easy x

[@daniellelacroix4411]

I clean behind the fridge and stove once a month. But I’m a former chef 👩‍🍳 I keep my kitchen as clean as possible.

[@christi4169]

You are doing it!!!!! As for the stove and frig.- - - I have dogs, Big Hairy Dogs. I try to clean under the appliances about every 2 months and the dog hair under them is insane!

[@margaretsofocleous8137]

I loved this video. I am so glad you had your husband's help with the fridge move and above the kitchen units. I have help to do these things and many other things that I would find to hard for me to do. You got so much done. My advice to both you and myself is to keep up with my dishes counters and hotspots daily so when I tackle zone cleaning it will take less time. Monday's zone cleaning for me helps to make zone cleaning on other days much easier. Your cutlery turned out great . Mine is full of everything and so untidy. Great job. Well done you. You are smashing it. Xxxx Margaret in Cyprus

[@lizwilliams8406]

I have cleaned under the frig twice in six years. One because we moeit😀you look so good in the blue shirt you had on when cleaning under the frig!

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

Thanks so much ❤️❤️

[@phylliscampbell2325]

I’ve never pulled my fridge out. We’ve lived here for 27 years! I do pull out my washers and dryers every few months. They get gross too but a repairman told me they looked good! Lol

[@E.Cerulean]

Maybe it's time to do it. Some nasty things can give you or your family illnesses (mold for ex.). I've never pulled mine either, will do it soon insha'Allah.

[@terrilaycock3789]

I think you have a beautiful home. The pants were fine lol I wouldn't have even noticed. I am glad the fly lady stuff is working for you. I am toooo old to fly now but I just do it at my own speed. Great video and you seem very up beat!

[@loverlyredhead]

I feel the under the fridge mess. I moved it for the first time when I was painting the kitchen- 4 years after we moved in. I was impressed by how bad it wasn't. But I got it clean!

[@DipityS]

About every four years! I too will add that task a little more to my to do as, from memory, last time I had to get down and scrape up cemented in grub off the floor just like you did. It's just and unseen space and therefore unthought of - that list you have is what's needed to keep it in mind!

[@jenmiller9744]

LOVE that there was a copy of a cleaning plan behind your fridge! Ha! I've lived in my house almost 3 years, and haven't ever moved the fridge to clean behind/under it. Definitely need to do that, and the stove, too. I'm new to your channel and I love the honesty, which I much prefer to watching people clean/organize their PERFECT homes.

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

I love how people caught the old cleaning plan 😂. I totally missed it

[@kellywalsh1958]

Thank you being so honest and real!! Also thank you for reminding me I need to clean behind the fridge 🤣

[@cjberg17]

I so enjoy your honest and real-life videos! How refreshing to know that you, like so many of us; live a real down to earth life... not some foo-foo fantasy. I've appreciated that you shared the 5-5-5 concept. I'm going to implement that system into my life. My issue is that I'm no kid (just turned 84) but I push myself; thinking thing all things have to look perfect at all times...however; that is no longer a reality! LOL :) Still do all my own house keeping, cleaning, laundry, cooking for me and a sweet hubby, and still baking all our bread and goodies (I love to bake). Want to add that I think you are adorable... You have beautiful eyes and what a lovely mischievous grin you have! LOVE IT. God Bless you and your family sweet girl! Thanks for inspiring this "old lady"... :)

[@emilynicole121170]

We just pulled out ours to see if our fridge was leaking not too long ago and it wasn’t bad at all because we clean behind ours every year to two (we also are all adults here with no children, but we do have pets!)

[@rachalnocchi5600]

Girl, you did SO awesome! I currently have a household FULL of people. 7 adults, 1 teen and one baby grandson, 4 dogs and 2 cats! Is my home a hot mess? YES ma'am she sure is! But it's filled with love and those I love most. ❤️ I have used Fly Lady in the past too. I like how this system keeps you moving along. I don't do it exactly like presented in the books, but make it work for me, my personality and home! I clean under the stove and fridge about every 6 months or so. Icky chore for sure!

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

Full house=full heart in my book ❤️❤️❤️

[@findingaway5512]

I have lived in this house for 5 years and I've cleaned under my refrigerator once for sure possibly twice and I ripped one of my tiles whenever I move the fridge to the first time so that was a deterrent to ever do it again.😢 I'm going to be honest Steve cleaning anything is an important to me I think because we have so much like clutter everywhere I just want to get that under control I could care less if there was like a dust or dirt underneath an appliance. someday I will get back to the deep cleaning but like right now it's not the time I'm in survival mode and eventually I will get there probably when I don't have a small child at home. Everything seems to take longer.

[@jvl4341]

I'm using pages from old newspaper or just printer paper to protect the cabinets above the kitchen from colecting fatty/dusty layer, later it's super easy to clean.. you just need to pick them and toss to the trash clean a little and replace them for the new one. There is way less fat/dust layer on actual cabinets to scratch. If you know what i mean 🙈❤️😊 love your content!

[@livingmooresimply1750]

lol I loved seeing under your fridge! The only reason mine ever gets clean is if I have to move it to paint or if something important falls..... no judgment here!!!

[@bonniestevens6932]

i LOVE YOUR BEAUTIFUL SELF AND SO FUNNY TO LAUGH AT YOURSELF!!! I cleaned under my refrigerator once a year , In 2023 will be the first year I wont have a service technician coming to check my appliances inMay, I guess I'll have the husband pull the refrigerator out to clean..

[@andreametternich6662]

My husband would leave the kitchen a.s.a.p ,lucky girl. But you are the best too. Best greetings from Cologne.

[@LindsayDroke]

We clean out from under fridge twice a year. On top of your cabinets lay down paper towels to collect dust

[@karihorne1740]

😂Way to go Team Leaf(fridge)! 😂I've done under the fridge a few years ago. It's old now don't want to disturb it.(24yrs)I so feel you on everything. ❤

[@vondrabejot9851]

WOW! you are blessed to have a husband that helps you so much.

[@marcidrag]

I sweep behind the fridge about once a year, but since we have 2 dogs in the house, I vacuum the front grill about 4 times a year because hair gets in there and it makes the fridge work harder than it should.

[@judyfarmer2962]

Thanks Shannon. Love the cleaning. I’m the one with a daughter named Shannon. She is 45 this year.

[@trudiannejones7718]

Only clean when I have a new one lol best check it more often!! I love watching your videos ❤️