0 DoggyStyle: Making Cleaning more Enjoyable

I know a lot of people think dogs cause more messes in the home, but we've realized having pups has actually made us cleaner. Before adopting Miss M, I never had an awareness of cleanliness. And since it was just me, I could keep putting it off. This actually meant I never cleaned. But, having our dogs I've become more aware of hair, dust, and general grime. Since we have to clean up anyway, we've learned more ways to actually enjoy cleaning (if that is possible).

Getting Vacuums that Do all the Work

I used to dread cleaning and vacuuming because our vacuum was so heavy and hard to maneuver. We decided it made sense for us to invest in a good vacuum cleaner to make our weekly cleanings easier. We bought a Dyson DC15 Animal which can get pricey, though we rationalized that many people spend money on a cleaning service, and we would actually be saving money because we would always be doing it ourselves. We found it a bit cheaper by getting a prior model online, though you can also use the infamous Bed Bath and Beyond coupon to get 20% off. The best thing about the vacuum is that it actually makes vacuuming fun. It has a clear canister so you can actually watch the amount of hair you're collecting. It's really motivating because you can actually see your work paying off as it all gets sucked up. It's also really lightweight, easy to maneuver and it has an extra long cord. The attachments are also really easy to use so you can get in the corners.
We also decided to get the Bissell Spotbot Pet Deep Cleaner in case there are any accidents on the carpet. It's really easy because you just fill it up and set it on the stain and it does all the scrubbing for you. The only negative thing we've found is that it makes one circular spot really, really clean, almost like a pet crop circle. Though it does go away after a few vacuumings.

Enjoyable Cleaning Products

Last summer we had my niece and nephew stay with us for a few days, though when my sister came to pick them up they were having a big fight; they were fighting over who would get to clean the kitchen. See, we started using non-toxic Method and Mrs. Meyers sprays which smell so good that my niece and nephew would fight over who got to use which scent. We even ran out of surfaces to clean! We also found it easier to use microfiber cloths, which according to the kids, are more fun to clean with. 

Flowers

Having our dogs gives us a greater awareness of needing to clean, though I realized having flowers in the house makes me want to keep things clean. I always rationalize that it is a waste of money if everything is cluttered and we can't enjoy the flowers. Even Miss M appreciates a good bouquet.

Being Preventative

We found it's much easier to clean because we do take so many preventative measures to keep things from getting too dirty.
We wrote about how to minimize shedding and dog dirt in this post here. 
We also wrote about how we keep all of the pups' gear and toys organized in this post here.

One thing I still haven't figured out is mopping. At least with the tool I'm using, it's been difficult and miserable.
What are some recommendations people have for easily mopping hardwood floors (and how often should you do it?). 
And are there any other tips about making cleaning more enjoyable?

Also:
If you've never seen this, we actually taught Miss M how to clean up after herself
Keeping our dog-home smelling nice
Peonies!