I specialise in the 10 minute tidy each morning -- which is usually enough to keep the house looking good (beds, kitchen, newspapers, dog bed outside to air, pick a few fresh flowers). Oh, and did I mention that I pay for a cleaner 3 hours on Friday -- I worked full time all my working life and have decided that is the one luxury I need -- no smoking, gambling or drinking (well maybe a few gin and tonics per week)and besides, the cleaner needs the income. It's all in the way you rationalise!