Ugh - it's a system. Cleaning is one of those things I really hate, especially when I'm exhausted as normally is the case now days.

 We give 30 minutes to each level (have a 3-level house). Whatever we get done in the 30 minutes is great. Sometimes it's just the dishes. Sometimes it may just be picking up.

About once a month though EVERYONE helps with the big cleaning. We wash the windows. possibly steam vac the carpet, etc.