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Post by _Linda_ on Aug 18, 2015 0:24:22 GMT -5
At work, they are trying to implement a cleaning process that I thought some of you might be interested in. As you guessed it's called 5S (think the title gave that away.)  The idea behind it is that there are 5 steps to cleaning- sort, straighten, systematic cleaning, standardize, and sustain. While this was intended for use in an industrial setting, I think it can be easily adapted for our homes.
I know that many of us get too caught up in one stage of this and don't move forward. This concept shows me (us) that I (we)have to. I hope some of you find it helpful too.
Sort- (I like sift better) - Remove unnecessary items and dispose them properly
- Make work easier by eliminating obstacles
- Reduce chance of being disturbed with unnecessary items
- Segregate unwanted material from the workplace
- Don't put unnecessary items at the workplace & define a red-tagged area to keep those unnecessary items
Straighten- - Arrange all necessary items so they can be easily selected for use
- Prevent loss and waste of time
- Make it easy to find and pick up necessary items
- Make workflow smooth and easy
- All above work should be done on regular basis
Systematic cleaning- - Clean your workplace completely
- Use cleaning as inspection
- Keep workplace safe and easy to work
- Keep work place clean
Standardization- - Standardize the best practices in the work area
- Maintain everything in order and according to its standard
- Everything in its right place
- Every process has a standard
Sustain- Defend your conquered areas!
(all above info from Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5S_(methodology))
Since I'm a very visual person and generally need to see how it all fits together, I also found this chart that shows how the first four S's revolve around Sustaining.
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Post by Serendipity on Aug 18, 2015 0:43:20 GMT -5
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Post by papermoon on Aug 18, 2015 0:57:44 GMT -5
Heh, I thought 5S meant the 5 senses.  |
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Post by ohblondie on Aug 18, 2015 7:32:36 GMT -5
oH - i LIKE THIS lINDA..THANK YOU FOR SHARING!
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Post by sue5000 on Aug 18, 2015 8:25:22 GMT -5
Looks like a good system!  I'm still in the sorting stage in my ROOM.  ughh |
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Post by megsb on Aug 18, 2015 9:16:35 GMT -5
Yes, _Linda_, this does look like a good concept! I think the first step, "Sorting", (for me), is (or would be) the the most challenging step in the process. And (again, for me), it is probably the Most Important One! Thanks! Meg |
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Post by _Linda_ on Aug 18, 2015 9:21:49 GMT -5
Looks like a good system! I'm still in the sorting stage in my ROOM. ughh
Sue, one thing that I've learned through 5S was that this isn't a delineated process, it's very fluid. In one area, you may be sorting. But in another area, you might be straightening or standardizing.
The important thing is you are working on it. 
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Post by Di on Aug 18, 2015 9:42:33 GMT -5
I like the fact that it makes cleaning logical. I generally hate lists and methods, but this is one that just states the steps of effective cleaning.
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Post by _Linda_ on Aug 18, 2015 9:58:11 GMT -5
Di, I agree with you about not liking the lists and methods. I think I found it interesting for the fact that it does break down all the steps to effective cleaning, but it doesn't dictate how it should be done. When I looked into Flylady's method, I couldn't get past the fact that I felt she "demanded" that the sink be clean and dry. That statement, for me, caused a whole lot of demand resistance. To put it politely, I felt like telling her where to go and how to get there. This process lays out the fundamentals and lets me decide how to use them. I'm given the freedom to work in a way that best suits my personality.
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Post by bobolink on Aug 18, 2015 10:33:43 GMT -5
I like the term "sifting", especially in a home setting. Though sorting - putting like with like - is also a good concept.
It makes sense to me to apply 5S to de-hoarding or de-squaloring. Thanks for posting this!
I'm off to do some sifting.
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Post by Di on Aug 18, 2015 10:44:06 GMT -5
_Linda_, You and I have the exact same reaction to FlyLady.... and yet she has helped many people here achieve miracles. It's a good thing that there is more than one method of getting out of squalor. We can each find what works for US. Eventually something will "click" and we will discover our method. But no matter what technique or combination of methods we use, everyone here needs support and a cheering section! *To FlyLady users, Yes, I will occasionally rant about FlyLady because trying to use her method actually halted my progress. If she works for you then go for it!! and I will cheer you on every step of your journey
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Post by _Linda_ on Aug 18, 2015 10:51:33 GMT -5
Di, I agree that it's great that her system has helped so many people. It just wasn't for me. We have to find what works for us the best. If the same thing worked for everybody, life would be very boring. 5S isn't for everyone and that is fine. I presented it as another tool to try. I'll be happy if people take just a little bit of insight from it.
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Post by def6 on Aug 18, 2015 16:29:22 GMT -5
Hello Linda  Thanks for posting this......I bought too much "back to school"supplies this year. After I read this post ..I was able to get rid of the old supplies and bring in the new. Thank you. |
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Post by Di on Aug 18, 2015 16:43:38 GMT -5
Edited for ME.
Sort-
Purge unnecessary items
Get a general idea of where things will eventually reside,
Each day work towards getting items in their "forever home"
Keep on eliminating unnecessary/unneeded/unloved items
Straighten-
Make up bed and clear off dining room table and kitchen counters so you have staging areas.
Place items in the room in which they will reside as you unpack them
Make it easy to find and pick up necessary items
Make workflow smooth and easy
All above work should be done on a regular and consistent basis
Systematic cleaning-
Clean your workplace completely when you finish for the day.
Use cleaning as inspection-- look at each item to determine it's function and real need in your life
Keep workplace safe and easy to work don't allow stuff outside the staging areas unless it is to put the item away.
Keep work place clean including the floor around you
Standardization-
Standardize the best practices in the work area. If it works, keep on doing it, if it doesn't change your format.
Maintain everything in order and according to its standard
Everything in its right place
Every process and item has a standard. Keep raising your standards and if an item doesn't meet those standards you don't
need it in your life
Sustain- Defend your conquered areas! Maintenance truly is the main thing. If it's not maintained it will slip back into squalor.
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Post by _Linda_ on Aug 18, 2015 21:41:04 GMT -5
Edited for ME. Sort- Purge unnecessary items Get a general idea of where things will eventually reside, Each day work towards getting items in their "forever home" Keep on eliminating unnecessary/unneeded/unloved items Straighten- Make up bed and clear off dining room table and kitchen counters so you have staging areas. Place items in the room in which they will reside as you unpack them Make it easy to find and pick up necessary items Make workflow smooth and easy All above work should be done on a regular and consistent basis Systematic cleaning- Clean your workplace completely when you finish for the day. Use cleaning as inspection-- look at each item to determine it's function and real need in your life Keep workplace safe and easy to work don't allow stuff outside the staging areas unless it is to put the item away. Keep work place clean including the floor around you Standardization- Standardize the best practices in the work area. If it works, keep on doing it, if it doesn't change your format. Maintain everything in order and according to its standard Everything in its right place Every process and item has a standard. Keep raising your standards and if an item doesn't meet those standards you don't need it in your life Sustain- Defend your conquered areas! Maintenance truly is the main thing. If it's not maintained it will slip back into squalor. Yes, Di! I like how you customized it to fit your life! |
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