12 January 2010

ZONE CLEANING - WEEK 2/ DAY 2

I'm in the zone, but I had to drag my kids with me.  We had a busy day today and I didn't get to my zone until after dinner.  (Tonight (Monday) is a tv night for me - no Zone Cleaning.)  I involved my two kids and we tackled under the kitchen sink.  What, gasp...under the sink?  Buckle up, check out under the sink cupboard.

Before:



Here's what we did:

Step 1: Set timer for 15 minutes

Step 2: Empty cupboard (kids squished sponges)

Step 3: Quickly sort into three groups (toss, relocate, and put back into cupboard - toddlers and preschoolers are great helpers and sorters)

Step 4: Spray down cupboard with Basic H2 (all-purpose formulation) and wipe clean with a rag

Step 5: Organize the space.....

Time's Up!  Throw away toss bag and put your "relocate" items away.

After:

My kids can help with the under the sink stuff because I don't have anything that's toxic or harmful under my sinks.  It's nice and simple - I primarily use one cleaner for EVERYTHING.  Under my sink (I'm sharing because I like to snoop, so I thought you might like to, too) I have the basics, garbage bags, sponges, Mr. Clean Magic Erasers, veggie scrubbies, Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Soap and my favorite Shaklee product - Basic H2 and spray bottles.  I also have Shaklee Hand Wash Concentrate (smells sooo good), Germ Off Wipes, Dish Wash, and Scour Off Paste.

So there you have it - I pulled in the 2nd and 3rd string players and we won - the cupboard is clean and organized.  How's your 2nd Zone going? 

4 comments:

  1. You are doing great! I skipped some day for lack of time, but I'm following. Oh, and everyday I hand wash some clothes that I cannot put in the washer.

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  2. i really like step 3! i do that but never really made it a process. i am the type to go from one thing to the next! 15 minutes and i should have the desk top cleared! thanks!

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  3. I got the bathroom closet done. Old meds thrown out and everything sorted, then even put together a basket of first aid supplies. I already had all the supplies but no organization. Now they are easy to find if they are needed. And in a house with four children I am sure it is only time until they are needed again.

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  4. Wow, I have got to make my cabinet under my sink to look like that! That looks great!
    Tonight I'm working on my bedroom, i just posted before pics.... :)
    ~Heather

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