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Man of the HOUSE(WORK)

When it comes to cleaning, the man of the house is rarely the one who does the lion’s share. But more and more are brandishing a duster and a bottle of Mr Muscle – to the delight of their other halves.

A recent study by housework think tank the Home Renaissance Foundation found men’s views on housework and a tidy home become more positive once they hit midlife, while women become less fussy. We speak to three women about why they love being married to clean freaks.

‘HE EVEN VACUUMS THE DOG’

Mandira Moitra-Sarkar, 52, lives with her husband Samin, 58, in Guildford. They have a daughter, Mahera, 21.

Samin keeps a vacuum in

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