bolete,

35-40 minutes!!! No way. Read it again. 5 mins 30 seconds and that is probably more than it takes.
Dirty clothes are easy, just pick up any you find and take them to the washing machine during your normal travels around the house - same with chocolate wrappers etc. Washing up. If you have a dishwasher and if on your travels, you see a dirty dish, mug, or plate, (there will be loads lying around if you have Ks) pick it up and put it in the dishwasher. Also clear up after meals. It takes hardly any time and you will quickly get used to it. Ironing is more difficult. I got into it when W had a bad back. Ws complain about ironing all the time so you will get credit for doing some of it - but don't do it all. Ws secretly like doing it because they get half an hour of peace away from H and Ks - mine irons in the bedroom while watching TV.
I hope this helps.
SD