I've got a 15 month old little whirlwind, work 3 days a week and my husband works full time. We make an effort to make sure that the kitchen, living room and bathroom are tidy every evening before going to bed and put clothes away as soon as we can after washing them. I do not understand how people can let it get that way with a young child - 10 minutes here and there during the day if you're home alone with them can be enough to sort it out. Often when I'm not working I'll put my LO in his playpen or let him play in the bedroom behind me whilst I fold and put away clothes, or whilst he's eating his breakfast I do the dishwasher (keeping a close eye on him for any signs of choking or throwing the food bowl). You find what works for you, don't you?