Clean up with the Manly Housekeeper

Clean up with the Manly Housekeeper The Internet's "house husband" reveals his favorite products for keeping the home spic-and-span. (Answer: It depends on which one. 18), which has a four-star rating at Amazon. For surfaces in the bathroom or kitchen, Evitt thinks nothing beats a bit of diluted bleach. ) But never fear -- the Manly Housekeeper is here. After finishing graduate school, Mark Evitt took over household duties while his wife went to work as a lawyer. "It also has some degreasing agents in it," he said. His gold standard, though, is Bar Keeper's Friend ($4). When it comes to mops, he prefers the rounded-sponge models, like the OXO Good Grips Roller Mop ($30). Duster: Forget feather dusters. If you're going to buy a household cleaner, he has two picks. "If you're doing wet cleaning, like actual mopping, then there is no replacement for just an old-fashioned mop and bucket," he said. "I think it's only like $100," he said. Cleaners: For hardwood floors, Evitt prefers the old standby Murphy Oil Soap, which is a gentle cleaner. If you're leery, use Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner ($3. When it comes to doing the harder job of mopping the floors, he said to avoid the Swiffer WetJet. "I just find it very satisfying to be able to see exactly how much . Along with cooking, housekeeping and gardening tips, Evitt also frequently puts cleaning products to the test. Vacuum: It's probably the most important cleaning tool. Clean up with the Manly Housekeeper Trade News selected by Local Linkup on 17/05/2012