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The single most important thing that you can do, to reduce the total time spent doing chores, is to multi-task.

For example, if you are cooking a meal you will need to be in the kitchen to keep an eye on the food as it cooks. Use this time, to also put on a load of washing and to wash any dishes that require cleaning.

You can also combine leisure and chores. I like to listen to football on the radio. My radio's in the kitchen so I also wash dishes, clean surfaces, etc whilst listening. It can help calm nerves if you're worried about the way your team's performing!

Also, make the most of your resources. Get your flat-mates, spouse, children, etc, to help. Sharing work will halve (or more) the time it takes to get all the chores done.

Also, invest in technology that can help you to be more efficient. Get a good vacuam cleaner, get a dish washer, a dust-buster, etc. These things (assuming they are within your budget) will further reduce the amount of time that you have to spend on the boring stuff, leaving you with more time to do more fun things!

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