I gave up on trying to keep a clean house because my wife is such a messy, slob. I had a full time job just cleaning up after her let alone do any regular cleaning. She is also a pack rat and semi-hoarder so you can imagine what our place is like.
I have been trying for 10 years to get her to improve her cleanliness and I am near to walking out just because of this issue. So I either learn to live like a pig, leave, or hire a full time home cleaner , which of course I can't afford.

Long Live Clean People!