I can't believe no one has mentioned... disposable latex gloves. You absolutely must have these when you clean, especially in that environment. Buy the biggest box of them you can find.
Also, make sure you buy vacuum cleaner bags, and actually change them when they get full. Your vacuum won't do a damn bit of good without them.
My roommates and I actually did have a maid come once a week for a while. It worked out OK, but some roommates got very complacent, and quit cleaning up after themselves like they should have been. Maids don't like to walk into a disaster area every week.
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