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!!!

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!

@LinorMilan

5 ай бұрын

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

@mawawohuuuschwarz3721

2 ай бұрын

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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

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!

" 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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@LeafLikeOnATree

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

You need to record it too!!!😊

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?

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

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!!!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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😂

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!

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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 👍 ❤

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

Ok. Three things: I do under my Fridge and Stove every 6 months. It just feels so good when I know its clean under there. Also, you cracked me up with the “Wedgie” comment😂 And: Thank u for showing the singer and song name🤗👍🏼

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

2 жыл бұрын

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! ❤️🌹❤️🌹

Under the stove, once a month, but the fridge OH Dear, NEVER!! You remind, thanks.... I think 😅🤣😂 Best regards Susan, Denmark 🇩🇰

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

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, it was definitely crying for help. 😂

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@LeafLikeOnATree

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😍😂

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

@LeafLikeOnATree

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

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

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!!

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. :)

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 🙈

I faithfully clean under my fridge every time I get a new fridge! Lol!!!

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!!!

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❤️

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.

Honestly it's probably been 3 or 4 years since I've moved ours. It's a tight fit & not easy to manage. Kuddos to hubby for cleaning behind the fridge. I laughed so hard about your wedgie. Lol! We have all been there.

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!

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

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

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

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!

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 ❤️ 🤗

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!

I love how genuine you are!

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!

I'm so glad you are back! You and your videos are my favorite!!

WOW! amazing job!!! thanks for the motivation and always keeping it real

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.

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.

It looks so good!

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

You are an inspiration to the others, you are not alone in your struggles , keep up with the great work !

As always, you are the perfect combination of inspiration and entertainment! I LOVE your videos! Thank you SO much for sharing!

I’m so proud of you doing the oven imperfectly!👍❤️

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.

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.

Great job, Stephen!

So inspiring!!! What a transformation in just a week! High fives!

Great job! Very inspiring!

I just love you! You’re funny and REAL. Thanks for your great videos 😊

Love your channel. So real and so funny. Thank you

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!

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

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much ❤️❤️

Wow!! You got so much done!

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..

Thank you for keeping it real - you are an inspiration!!!

I am glad you are posting today. I missed your videos

This is so satisfying.

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

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!

A good motivation and funny that keeps me in a good mood to clean! Thank you for the videos.

You did such a great job! That must feel good!

I just love your videos! And you are the one that introduced me to my new favorite song- Running with the Lions!! ❤️

Bless your heart Shannon. You work so hard !

Way to go, Steven!

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!!

For me, zone three... zone three is extensive. I'm a bit overwhelmed with that one. I pick at it. I'm homeschooling too. I've been pregnant, nursing or post partum for the past 8 years! Lol

You are such a super star!! And Steven!! Wow!! What a helper! ❤❤ You two are incredible! You are doing so great!

Love you!! Love how real you are, your house is beautiful! Your channel is one that I always look to find new content and cleaning motivation! Keep them coming, you are such an inspiration💜

Good zone 2 cleaning!

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

You’re great Thank you for inspiring me to push harder with my videos 🙏💖

You crack me up! Thanks for keeping it “real.” Steven is The BEST!

My 6 year old daughter said. Mom I love her pants. She said they are green my favorite color and she looks good in them 😍 💕 she is the best cheer leader

@LeafLikeOnATree

2 жыл бұрын

She is so sweet ❤️❤️❤️

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

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

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!!!

Omg Shannon the wedgie😂😂😭😭 u make me laugh every time I watch ur channel!! Thx for the inspo & smiles!!😘🙏🏻❤️

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

😂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. ❤

Thank you for sharing. Well done to both of you . 👍🏻🇬🇧💛🤍

There you go girl you did it

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

@LinorMilan

5 ай бұрын

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.

Amazing to wach You creating all this beauty. Looking forward to zone 3!

I love Your videos there just so full of motivation to be honest I've got to get behind my fridge and freezer but keep putting it off so that's a job for me and my husband oh it's gonna be fun

Thanks for keeping it REAL out here!!

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

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

Ketchup packet....maybe 2? 🤣 I have cleaned under our frig 4 times in 16 yrs. You are so fun and funny Shannon!

Love watching your videos

Oh, and the hubby vacuums the top of the cabinets just like your hubby did.😁