diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 894a628..a4ac005 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -371,6 +371,11 @@ In order to compile the software, run:
     make
     make install
 
+If you wish to remove the generated build system files from your
+working tree, run:
+
+    make clean-local
+
 
 SEE ALSO
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