I would like to hear others opinion on when the best time to clean is. Sure, not everything someone does works for others, but I have found that when I do the cleaning earlier than later it is much more rewarding. For example, if I get up at 6am and maybe do a little workout before getting the kids up and off to school. Then as soon as I get home I do one major cleaning event (ie. major means hands and knees scrubbing type cleaning). If I do this consistently then the only other things I need to do during the rest of the day is just keep the floor picked up of all the little things. Usually a quick sweep of the toys on the floor right before my husband comes home works the best.
When I do the major cleaning early my day is so much more enjoyable because I know I have already accomplished something good for the day. If I want to take a nap I can rest better. I know my husband is pleased when he comes home to a clean home.
Please let us know if you have any special tricks that you use to help keep the house clean, or what/how do you reward yourself for getting some work done?