I think I know where you are coming from. Perhaps it's time to think about the life you actually want to live, and put systems in place at home to anticipate potential whining issues etc.
For example it's often the case the the kids have too many toys, mostly plastic crap, but moan how bored they are constantly. One possibility is to give their bedrooms a bit of an organisational makeover so toys are displayed and anything broken or not played with is disposed of. Same with clothes. Sort their stuff out so it all fits and can be worn. Get rid of the surplus. With less stuff, life is a lot more straightforward. They will find toys they had forgotten they had, and play with them accordingly.
Then move to the bathroom. Display a very nice fancy toothbrush and toothpaste for each of them in a decent tooth mug. Give them a hook each for their towels, and colour code towels and flannels so if one lot are on the floor everyone knows who committed the crime.
Next coats and shoes. Again, a hook each, and a shoe cupboard if you can manage it. Shine a light onto this area and make it automatic for people to put their own stuff away as soon as they come in. If the hall is cluttered then their particular mess won'r stand out and they just won't bother.
Next the kitchen. Declutter here and create an area for the kids bowls, cups, plates and baking kit. Make it routine for them to help set the table. Do a bit of cooking with them so you are not just telling them off the whole time. Congratulate them on being grown up and helpful while they are doing it.
There's a lot more on my blog. Austerity Housekeeping. Also if you tell us a bit more about life in your house, and the ages of your DCs, perhaps we can all tailor advice a bit.