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If you aren't training them to clean the house?
Hire a service for a big one time clean. Hire a weekly if you can afford it. Then toss any toys that aren't picked up by the anklebiters - as another said, give them to charity...
Use paper plates and utensils whenever possible. Children should be able to throw that stuff away, as well as put any cups into the dishwasher.
Children as young as 5 can also - use a dustpan and brush to do some sweeping, dusting with socks on their hands, clean their own bathroom sinks...
Purchase several large attractive wicker baskets, with lids if you can find them. Store extra clutter crap in there... coats in one- easier/faster than hanging - another for shoes - right by the door... another for extra throw pillows and blankets...
Buy storage bins etc with lids that close for a cleaner look...
