Podcast | FlyLady Cleaning System - How to Get Started
In this podcast episode, I discuss the FlyLady Cleaning System
- what is how and how you can get started. I also talk about why it is a great cleaning system to use as Christian women who are full-time homemakers or even for those who have
to work outside of the home.
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The FlyLady cleaning system, created by Marla Cilley, is a popular method designed to help individuals maintain a clean and organized home through simple, manageable routines. This system is particularly beneficial for Christian women who seek to create a peaceful and welcoming environment for their families while balancing various responsibilities. Here’s an overview of the FlyLady system and how it can benefit you.
What is the FlyLady Cleaning System?
The FlyLady system is built around the concept of breaking down household chores into small, manageable tasks that can be completed in short bursts of time. Here are the key components:
Zones: The home is divided into five zones, each focusing on different areas. Each week, you concentrate on cleaning and decluttering one zone.
• Zone 1: Entrance, front porch, and dining room
• Zone 2: Kitchen
• Zone 3: Main bathroom and one extra room (e.g., office, kid’s room)
• Zone 4: Master bedroom, including its bathroom and closet
• Zone 5: Living room and other common areas
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Daily Routines: FlyLady also emphasizes establishing morning and evening routines to maintain order. These routines include tasks like making the bed, doing a load of laundry, and shining the kitchen sink.
• 15-Minute Tasks: Instead of marathon cleaning sessions, the system encourages spending just 15 minutes a day on specific tasks. This approach helps prevent burnout and keeps the home consistently tidy.
• Weekly Home Blessing Hour: This is a one-hour session each week dedicated to light cleaning tasks like vacuuming, dusting, and emptying trash.
• Decluttering: FlyLady promotes daily decluttering to keep the home free of unnecessary items. This can be done in short, focused sessions.
Benefits for Christian Women
• Stewardship: The FlyLady system aligns with the Christian principle of stewardship. By maintaining a clean and organized home, you are taking care of the resources God has entrusted to you. Luke 16:10 reminds us, “10He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much."
• Peace and Order: A tidy home can create a peaceful environment, which is essential for nurturing your family’s spiritual and emotional well-being. Proverbs 24:3-4 says, “3Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
4And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
• Time Management: The structured routines of the FlyLady system help you manage your time more effectively, allowing you to balance homemaking with other responsibilities, such as church activities, work, and family time.
• Community and Support: FlyLady offers a supportive community through her website and social media, where you can connect with other women who are also working to maintain their homes. This sense of community can provide encouragement and accountability.
• Spiritual Reflection: Incorporating prayer and scripture into your cleaning routines can transform mundane tasks into opportunities for spiritual growth. For example, you can listen to worship music or a Christian podcast while you clean, turning your chores into a time of worship and reflection.
• Teaching Responsibility: The FlyLady system can be a great tool for teaching children about responsibility and the importance of maintaining a clean home. Involving them in daily routines and decluttering sessions can instill valuable life skills.
• Community and Support: FlyLady offers a supportive community through her website and social media, where you can connect with other women who are also working to maintain their homes. This sense of community can provide encouragement and accountability.
• Spiritual Reflection: Incorporating prayer and scripture into your cleaning routines can transform mundane tasks into opportunities for spiritual growth. For example, you can listen to worship music or a Christian podcast while you clean, turning your chores into a time of worship and reflection.
• Teaching Responsibility: The FlyLady system can be a great tool for teaching children about responsibility and the importance of maintaining a clean home. Involving them in daily routines and decluttering sessions can instill valuable life skills.
Getting Started
To begin with the FlyLady system, visit her website or read her book, “Sink Reflections,” which provides detailed guidance on implementing her methods. Start small by establishing a morning and evening routine, and gradually incorporate the zone cleaning and 15-minute tasks into your schedule.
By adopting the FlyLady cleaning system, you can create a home that is not only clean and organized but also a reflection of your faith and dedication to your family. Remember, the goal is progress, not perfection. Happy cleaning!
Visit the Flylady website at FlyLady.net:
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