Cleaning tools like vacuums, sponges, and brushes can collect grime over time. When these tools aren't cleaned regularly, they can end up spreading dirt, odors, and grime rather than removing them.

Keeping track of all the things I need to keep clean in my apartment often feels like a chore of its own. I try to remember when I first started using a new sponge so that I can replace it in a ...

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