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5 apps that can clean up your Android in minutes

Everyone loves that new phone feel. For the entire 15 minutes it lasts. Your phone seems to slow down as soon as you start downloading apps and using them to comb the internet.

Performance is essential for everyone regarding their smartphone, considering they help organize our lives. So a slow phone can be a real buzz kill. Tap or click here for seven things you didn’t know your Android could do.

Well, if you own an Android phone, there are several things you can do to fix the problem. Here are apps that clean up your Android in minutes.

Why do I need to clean up my Android?

Whether your phone is running slow or not, keeping your Android clutter-free is essential for many reasons. Over time, unused apps can clutter your phone and lead to glitches and bugs.

It’s common to have several unused apps on your phone, and it’s easy to forget they are there. Normal accumulations like downloaded files and caches can affect your phone’s performance. Check out the following apps that will clean your device and speed things up.

1. Files by Google

If you are a Google fan, Files by Google might be the right choice. It offers cleaning recommendations to help keep your phone running smoothly and allows you to browse your files more seamlessly.

The Files by Google app is free, so if you use GSuite, it might be worth having for the ease of finding the correct files.

files by Google for Android

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Speed up your slow Android phone with this one trick

Many factors can slow down your Android phone. In a worst-case scenario, you may have picked up a virus along the way. Tap or click here for details of a serious security flaw that a recent update patched.

But sometimes, what’s causing your device to run slow is something simple, like a full cache. A cache is temporary data storage that apps use, so they don’t have to repeatedly download the same information. It’s useful and can make sites load faster, but clearing out the cache can help speed things up.

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🧽 Bathroom brighteners

Little helpers to make your washroom sparkle, your loo shine, your powder room glisten, your restroom glitter … Sorry, I got carried away.

Get soap scum off your shower walls (with minimal scrubbing!) with the Magic Eraser Ultra Bath. Click the coupon for $3 off.
Keep that shower bright and shiny with Spray Wet & Forget (20% off). Spray it once a week, leave it on overnight, and say “See ya!” to soap scum and mildew.
Foaming bathroom cleaner from the folks behind The Pink Stuff works on everything else. It’s 40% off, dang!
The absolute easiest way to clean a toilet: Clorox ToiletWand, under $14. Or maybe you prefer gel cleaner.
Clear the gunk from shower corners and grout lines with the Rubbermaid power scrubber. No sweat, literally.

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Need to clean a TV or monitor? Don’t spray the screen directly with a cleaner. Spray it onto a rag. I like this super-affordable $10 pack of 24 microfiber cloths. Oh, and turn off your screen before you clean, OK?

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One of the hardest parts of owning a $100,000 Cybertruck? Keeping it clean. Its stainless-steel exterior attracts fingerprints and smudges like flies to 💩. Tesla says the car wash is a no-no, and the official $130 detailing kit is sold out. Owners are resorting to window cleaner, baby wipes and good old-fashioned car shampoo (paywall link).

3 apps to make your Android run smoother and faster

While your Android’s hardware predetermines the device’s capabilities, there are a few factors that may hinder its performance. Lack of OS updates, an excessive number of apps, or accumulation of files can bog down your system, causing it to be sluggish.

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Small-but-mighty household helpers

I love the little things that make life easier.

Toss this little silicone cactus (38% off) in the dryer. It gathers up hair, reduces wrinkles and softens fabric.
A magnetic cord for your AirPods when you want to be extra safe (like when traveling or during a jog).
A bestselling carpet cleaner that works on every kind of stain. It’s 59% off, too.
Skinny brushes (under $6) made for grout, windows and other slim spots. This is your sign to throw out the crusty toothbrush you’ve been using.
Love a good twofer — here’s a pretty coffee bag clip with a built-in scoop.

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Sucker-upper

Can you still call it “spring cleaning” if it’s June? These deals on vacuums, mops and scrubbers are way too good to pass up.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign, it’s time to pull the trigger on a Dyson. This Dyson V8 Extra Cordless vac is $120 off!
Swiffers are wasteful, and old-school mops get nasty. This flat mop has a better bucket and wringer system, plus washable pads, all for 50% off right now.
FYI, robot vacuums can mop now, too. The Airrobo vacuum is self-emptying so you don’t have to touch it for 60 days, and it’s 50% off!
If you have pets, you need this Hoover deep carpet cleaner. It’s 38% off and has an upholstery attachment — perfect for your old, comfy chair.
If your bathroom’s due for a tub and tile deep clean, this chargeable spinning scrubber will save your back for only $29.99.

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