diff --git a/monero-core.pro b/monero-core.pro
index a5b170e5..877019d0 100644
--- a/monero-core.pro
+++ b/monero-core.pro
@@ -6,10 +6,14 @@ WALLET_ROOT=$$PWD/bitmonero
 
 CONFIG += c++11
 
+# cleaning "auto-generated" bitmonero directory on "make clean"
+QMAKE_CLEAN += -r $$WALLET_ROOT
+
 INCLUDEPATH += $$WALLET_ROOT/include \
                 $$PWD/src/libwalletqt
 
 
+
 HEADERS += \
     filter.h \
     clipboardAdapter.h \