Century sweeps up 'the ultimate cleaning bible' from online creator Anna Louisa

Century has swept up The 5 Minute Clean Routine, the "ultimate cleaning bible" from creator and cleaning "guru", Anna Louisa.

Zennor Compton, editorial director for Century Non-Fiction, acquired world rights from Rosie Adams at the Outreach Talent Group for publication on 13th March 2025.

Louisa posts "innovative and accessible" cleaning hacks on Instagram and TikTok under the handle @anna_louisa_at_home. Across both social media platforms, the author has a combined following of over five million.

In The 5 Minute Clean Routine, Louisa shares "her secrets to a fresh, shining home" through stress-free tips that break down cleaning tasks into five-minute chunks. The book includes over 100 cleaning techniques, tried-and-tested cleaning product combinations and planner pages.

Louisa said: "I am excited to be publishing my own book, especially with Penguin. It was so important to me to be able to give back to my amazing followers, as they have shown me so much support. I believe that this book can help us all feel less overwhelmed as we stay on top of the housework."

Compton added: "Anna Louisa’s ingenious tips have already helped millions of people around the world keep their homes sparkling. This book brings together the best cleaning techniques with top tips for habit building. It will help readers work smarter, not harder. What’s not to love?"