Breaking up household chores makes them less daunting. For instance, doing a little bit of housework each day helps to keep on top of things and stops the workload from piling up, making cleaning day not quite as forbidding.
If, like myself, you do not have a dishwasher, a helpful hint is to fill the sink with very hot washing up water just before preparing dinner. Then simply pop the dirty utensils, pots, plates and pans in the water as you use them, that way they will be soaking while you eat and be ready just to give a quick wash once you are finished. No matter how tired you are, aim to wash the dishes straight after dinner, then let them air dry overnight. This will save you from the dreaded washing up mountain the next day and will also give dishes time to dry naturally, leaving them clean and germ-free.
Empty the bins regularly and before replacing the bin liner, put a few spare bags at the bottom of the bin, so they are always there to hand. Get into the simple habit of emptying your bins each evening and leaving them by the front door; this way you can just scoop them up and carry them out with you the next morning.