Clean up with two new books - one is just for the man about the house!

Clean Sweep

At last here is the ultimate guide to streamlining your house or apartment into a haven of comfort and efficiency. Declutter, detox and destress your place for the twenty-first century. Written by respected journalist Alison Haynes (Alison has written heaps for Choice magazine), this is the book full of that traditional wisdom of your grandmother and mother with more contemporary responsibilities to the environment. Whether you just want to dip into it to get rid of dust mites, or take a more thorough approach to housework, Clean Sweep has the tips.

Plus, life is not all chores, instead of chores there are recipes to prepare more indulgent home comforts such as lavender water spray for scenting linen as you iron.

RRP $19.95 (Murdoch Books 0243 52 7000)

Household Management for Men

"A small step for men, a giant leap for womankind" is the line on the cover of this book so that's bound to grab attention. Thanks to our publishers at Murdoch Books there's a new handy-sized guide for men to discover the art and science of household management. Case studies and hundreds of easy step-by-step illustrations will bring joy to domestic duties such as:
How to carve a chicken

How to avoid excessive ironing.

What not to wear and why.

Laundry labels made easy.

Housework essentials checklist.

How to be king of your kitchen

Household Management for Men is written by Jane Moseley and Nigel Browning. It's true Nigel did not know where the washing machine lived before this book! Now all men can benefit from knowing about knives, learning to sew (surgeons do it all the time!) and not sharing bowls with pets.

RRP $24.95 (Murdoch Books 0243 52 7000)

Just take a look at the In the Bathroom chapter for these no nos on the highway to hygiene!

Respect the seating arrangements.

Clean as you go as they say "Do it now, save a row."

Keep the natural momentum and roll on after roll off.

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