Every sunday morning I go through all of my documents from the week and I organize them into folders with respective names & dates so I can find them better and reduce the clutter in my home folder.

I use AppCleaner to fully uninstall any programs and also run verify disk in Disk Utility.

I clean it every morning :)

I use Onyx to keep things in order…

I haven’t tried CleanMyMac yet but apptrap and daisydisk do a fairly good job. And being organized and knowing whats on your mac never hurt anyone either.

I keep my Mac Lean & Tidy by first installing apps on an older Mac, then once I like it I go to my new Macbook Pro. I would love to have “Clean My Mac” as part of my arsenal.

AppCleaner does a great job for me!

I use AppCleaner

I use Onyx to keep things in order…

There is a free app called “AppTrap.” This will delete a program and ALL of its associated files when you move it to the trash.

Hope this helps!

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Well I temd to run low on space, so I use DaisyDisk to show me what folders are taking all the space. Then I manually delete stuff I belive I have no use for anymore. :)
There must be a better way. ;)

Just clean installed Snow Leopard, so I have about three weeks before any cleanup is needed. I guess CleanMyMac should arrive just on time.

Clean my mac

One way I attempt to keep my Mac clean is about once a month I try and go through and delete or move older files (move to external drives). However, having a utility such as CleanMyMac would greatly speed up this process and make it much more intuitive and easy for me to do!

To keep my Mac clean I try to use all the defaults folders when possible (Images, Videos etc) and I create other ones in my Home directory if I need them. This way I have everything in one big folder and I am also able to keep my Desktop clean ;)

Hi, to keep my mac clean and tidy i need the CleanMyMac and MacHider because i´m not organized (sic). so i´ll protect and keep clean with this best programs.

And finally i´ll pray to earn. :)

I use Appzapper and some tissues for the screen….

I try to, but I know there are a bunch of unneeded files and stuff in the back of my Documents and stuff… like application resources.

Well, since CleanMyMac already was suggested, and I believe it’s the best to keep your Mac clean in the hard drive, I’ll suggest something different: to keep your white MacBook’s case clean and shiny, try to clean it with those baby towels and, once in a while, use tooth paste to keep it even more shiny. :D

Now only manually

How to keep your Mac clean and tidy? Install as few apps as you need and read about all apps you’ll probably need before you’ll install it.

i always clean my mac once in à Year Ehen im out of Disk Space thats Why i Need a usefull App. like this , happy xmas and a happy New Year!!!

Now only manually

The best way is the hardest way. I tell myself what I’m using the mac for(work/music/writing) and I stick to it. All the crap goes to my PC!

I constantly check my MacBook Pro for scuff marks and any dirt and instantly clean it… I have a habit of making my Mac as neat and simple as possible! CleanMyMac would help super! Some say my habit is annoying but others say “Wow! Your Mac is looks way newer than the ones at the Apple Store!” :P

I keep my folders organized and make sure everything is a folder filed properly. i try to clean out my downloads folder at least once a week and i back up important files on my extra hard drive.

I don’t really right now… I’ve been looking into CleanMyMac and it would be great to win!

My first rule to keep clean my mac: I use an inbox folder, and I clean it week by week. All documents comest here first, like a tasklist. With this folder, I can keep clean my other folders.

I use AppCleaner

I use AppCleaner when deleting apps, always remove extraneous files in Downloads, and regularly maintain the Mac with DiskUtility’s function. I’d love to use other apps to keep my trusty little computer in tiptop shape. :)

I keep all my files organized. No desktop clutter.

I just run the daily, weekly and monthly scripts.

_THE_ best way to keep your Mac clean and tidy is to only install stuff you really need!

I have my desktop set to “arrange by kind” so at least if I get a bit of clutter, it’s organized clutter and easier to clean. I run Cocktail every week, followed by backing up my Users folder (my current HD isn’t large enough for the whole machine currently… It’s on the list.) I clean out my Download folder every Sunday. Trash is emptied daily.

Clean My Mac looks awesome, though. I really like the trial!

I use AppCleaner.

Seems like I’m the first one. The thing I do to keep my imac clean is install only aps I’m sure I will use. And try the new ones in my macbook wich is “reset” very often.

1. Use default folders in your home directory. Put images into Pictures, movies into Movies and so on.
2. Check your “Download” folder. There is always a mess.
3. Chcek your “Aplications” folder once a month. If you can find an app that you barely use – delete it.
4. Always have at least 10% of your disk space free

the best way to keep your mac clean is to just don’t make stuff you need to delete. pretty easy, huh?

I remove unwanted applications with the help of AppCleaner, clean folderstructures and just a good sense of mind :)

Hi, currently I am using Onyx and appcleaner to keep unwanted files out of my system and let my mac work with highest performence, for the moment it works quite as expected.

I use AppCleaner to clean up after apps I uninstall, but that’s about it. Would love a more comprehensive solution.

I usually run AppCleaner when I need to uninstall something.

I only clean my desktop. If it is clean, then everything is clean (even if not) :D

using Onyx and a lot of manual sifting

Empty your trash frequently and use OnyX.

My Apple Cleaning Cloth that came with my Macbook – keeps it nice and clean. ;)

I clean my mac using iKlear spray and a soft cloth ;-)

I’ve used Onyx, and App Cleaner. Other than that, I do everything else manually.

Wow ! Nice one. I keep my Mac clean with a soft towel and some water..

I’m using Onyx every sunday ..

Trying to stay organised and using appzapper

Empty the Trash, and clean up your Desktop frequently.

To keep my mac clean and tidy, I make the other half wear a protective suit before she touches it…

I really do not use anything to keep my mac clean. But now I will be using clean my mac to put mine in top shape

How I keep my Mac clean?
With Mac clean but with the trail.

So it would be nice when i win the full version :D

greetz

Hi there! To keep my mac tight up, i use a standardized archive label system that helps me to know date, name and version of the file. I also use action folders to backup my files to my external drive in a “semi-automatic” way. And i never forget to do the permissions repair monthly!

Thanks guys!

Hi!
I use AppCleaner to uninstall apps with all of the files of them, and keep my files well-organized, so I know when I don’t need one anymore, and can delete it.
Good luck for everyone! :)
Damol

After installing apps clean the trash that the installation leaves behind

Cleaning manually with a consistent backlog of about 2 to 3 years ;-)

To keep my Mac clean, I stoped eating when using it.

I do it the ZEN way. Clean up your desktop. Wipe everything off of it. Even the hdd. Clean desktop – clean mind.

Yeaah those programs are great, wanna have it :)

Periodically tidy up the downloads folder but know I should do more !!

I use Appcleaner.

Use Cocktail to clean it up on shutdown!

I keep my Documents folder clean.
I quit memory-hungry applications once a day.
I restart the computer once a week.

I use the built-in tools.

Check/fix permissions occasionally with disk utility.

Hi,

To keep my Mac clean and tidy, I always put every document in the appropriate folders.
I also created a folder for documents I don’t know what to do with or where to put in, until I created or found a folder.
Tagging documents is another way to keep the Mac tidy. When using Spotlight you can immediately find all the applications you need.

To keep it clean I delete every preferences and plist manually when deleting an app, but sometimes I miss a file…

I’m not (yet) a MAC user, but am looking into it at the moment. I believe organised folder systems, and password protection would be the standard way of keeping your computer (MAC) clean/tidy.

I think that cleanmymac is a perfect solution!

I use AppCleaner to make sure everything gets deleted wven I remove an app, but otherwise CleanMyMac is the only thing I’ve tried that works.
I want it!

I use AppCleaner, Hazel, Tags, Onyx and Xslimmer, a rather simple folder structure, Finder’s label colors and some custom scripts… looks like I could really use CleanMyMac!

Stay organized and store remotely

I kept my Mac clean from the start by uninstalling languages that I would never use.

On a regular basis, maybe once a month I would check my drive for files that I don’t need anymore, like when I save a text file with some information in the spur of the moment.

Apart from that, being completely fastidious does help. Keep your folders arranged and keep the same naming convention throughout. My top level folders usually have all caps.

I keep things clean with good folder organization but I am also careful about files that are installed outside my home directory like in /Library & /System.

I used a combination of appcleaner and manual work, I also keep my downloaded info in separate folders.

good luck everyone!

A way I clean my mac is to set aside time to go through my folders once a month to delete files no longer needed (e.g. desktop and downloads). I also started to use appZapper to remove programs. I am relatively new to mac, only having it for a few months, so I am looking forward to seeing how others do this.

I go through and organize all files i’ve used each week according to client and type (source, psd, etc…) and eliminate any excess.

i keep my mac tidy by using stacks in the dock rather than having lots of icons. so instead i just have the ones i use most like Firefox and mail.. then the rest all in a stack so they don’t spread across my dock

I hope i can soon keep my Mac clean CleanMyMac & MacHider!

clean my mac. I am a hoarder. just use a bunch of external hard drives and throw stuff on there.

very easy.
go to your desktop.
see anything you dun like, command delete.
see anything you like, create a folder called “things i like” and drag all of them there.
ta-da clean mac.

Get organized and seriously delete unnecessary stuff.

It’s like Feng Shui when it works properly :-)

I always keep my finder clean and friendly.

The best way to keep your Mac clean and tidy is by running CleanMyMac. I don’t know of any other way.

I try my best to follow Ethan Schoonover’s kinkless desktop advise on how to organize your desktop and place files in folders. (Sadly it’s no longer available on his site)
I try to keep installed applications to a minimum, as well as regularly going through files and deleting what’s not longer used.

I always use Onyx

I use Onyx.

my mac is a mess this is why i have to win this competition !

Fool onlookers into thinking your mac is kept clean and tidy, or simply use it for temporary clutter reduction:

Get DeskShade, hit the assigned hotkeys, and blammo, your crazy mess of a desktop is now perfectly clean.. as everything fades away.

Use CleanMyMac :)

Of csuse I would use “CleanMyMac”, but I can’t! I do Not have a license … :’-(

I use Evernote and a Random Folder that i clean once a week.

I clean my mac the old fashion way, manually. Usually managing to keep at least my downloads folder emptyish..So some utility programs to help the task, would come in handy.

I currently use appzapper but I’m sure CleanMyMac is the right way! :)

Once a month I take all the files that have accumulated on my desktop and move them into a folder. The next month, if I haven’t used any of those files I delete them. I tend to delete a lot of files.

I clean my mac manually every week

I clean my apple only Monday with Onyx :)

Manual cleanup is the most reliable way I’ve found thus far

I keep my Mac clean with my SWEET folder organizational skills!

I run Onyx once in a while but probably not enough. Other then that its manually cleaning up folders and download.

I would love to win a copy of clean my mac since actually I clean my mac caches manually, it’s effective but not so friendly

i use AppCleaner to delete apps, man make lot’s of backup and deletes everyting i backup, almost :)

I manually clean files I don’t need. If I get too bogged down and feel that things get out of control, I’m someone who doesn’t mind just reinstalling or restoring and image of the drive and starting over haha

Would be really nice to have this though

I use AppCleaner

I use Onyx from time to time, Amnesia or AppZapper to uninstall applications I don’t use. I have a special test folder where I record the files when I test a software, like this I can remove them easily. I empty regularly my download folder. I put on an external drive (I have a MacBook Pro) all the files I don’t use very often. I have a special folder to install the apps I just test.

no files on my desktop, because it slows down a lot.

I clean my mac…. Well, I don’t actually clean my mac. That’s why I need this.

To keep my Mac tidy, I keep almost all of my data on an external drive. Keeps my boot drive clean and fast!

One suggestion of how you keep your Mac clean and tidy – back up every month and use CleanMyMac!

i have major issues keeping my mac tidy. could use the help! cleanmymac FTW!

In the terminal I type: sudo periodic daily weekly monthly.

My preferred method, is to keep all my documents and files stored on my external harddrive. I try to keep the iMac an apps only domain, although some of my original photographs are stored on it.

A copy of clean my mac would really come in super handy though!

I SOOOOOO need it for my iMac!

I think the best way to maintain a tidy computer is minimalism.

I follow minimalmac and use a lot of the tips from here: http://zenhabits.net/2009/05/how-to-create-a-minimalist-computer-experience/

I’d use Hazel if I was lazier.

Appcleaner and manually cleaning

I have a simple folder structure that I use to organize my stuff. I regularly move files from the Downloads folder either to the Trash or to their respective new home in my hierarchy. I never use the desktop to save files so I could avoid the visual clutter.

Running CleanMyMac once a day keeps the Apple “Geniuses” away!

I keep my Mac clean with IDefrag, after moving any files I’ve not needed for 6 weeks onto a backup disk.

(PS – I think I clicked on the wrong link in Google Reader earlier, so sorry about the same comment I’ve left in the other post about Tender – it was meant to go here, not there! Could you delete that one please…)

i put my system on a SSD and my user folder on another classical drive. … best way to keep a speedy mac

I use Amnesia for deleting/uninstalling my applications … but that doesn’t clean cache e.g. => need CleanMyMac! :D

I use a Dyson vacuum cleaner to clean my Mac… he he he…

Soap and water works pretty good.

format every time it looks like i don’t have enough space and backup only the things i need, so…

would b fun to win this (would reward my very very regular reading!)

My Mac would apreciate it so much :)

I use the terminal command “Periodic”

I keep my OS install default, use my home folder for temporary stuff and any “Important” data is moved to a NAS. Also a tip to keep your mac running AOK, regularly run the maintenance scripts => “sudo periodic daily weekly monthly” (do that in a terminal window and wait for it to finish)

CleanMyMac would help…like others, I clean folders and empty the trash regularly. I also delete apps I haven’t used in more than a year.

I keep nothing on my desktop. I organize my folders and back it up.

I have App Trap which means that when I delete a program I can choose to delete all its files as well. Beyond that it is a manual process of many small steps, including archiving installers to DVD when I have enough to fill one on my external drive (where they all get pushed right after installation), ruthlessly deleting items from Downloads that I don’t really need, and shoving documents I really need to save into Evernote where I can quickly organize and search them and tossing the original.

Keeping lots of organized folders helps me knowing where everything is.. And if being organized doesn’t work anymore.. Having a fresh start with a just newly formated Mac in front of you.. motivates to keep is nice and clean..!

*commented* I keep my mac nice and tidy with a no-zap duster. ;)

Besides running the software to clean my mac, I would suggest people only install software they are using. I try to delete programs quickly I find I am not using regularly in my daily work flow.

I don’t keep much track of the stuff I download on my Mac – since there’s few actual threats to a mac out there I just grab what ever I can. Same goes for software, there’s a myriad of awesome programs out there and I must try every one, that I find remotely useful. Like Coda vs. Espresso, or similar things.

And certainly after paying close tabs on this site it’s increased in activity, so yea … I guess I could use a thorough cleaning of my mac. :)

With a USB feather duster, thus I require CleanMyMac.

I’m big on regularly scheduled “maintenance.” Once a month, uninstall apps you haven’t used, delete iTunes songs you’re never going to listen to again, clear your browser cache, repair your disk permissions, etc.

I would run clean my mac everyday for sure. Or at least once a week. I want to go to there.

I remove unnessesary files from the desktop every friday that have accumulated during the week. I try and empty my trash every once in a while, but I suck at taking the trash out. Otherwise thats as far as I go, I could really use this application. One of my Mac’s is nearly 5 years old now.

Some things i do manualy some I clean using Hazel :)

I keep my Mac clean by myself….but it would be cool if a program do this for me :p

My suggestions is:
1-Always use an App to Uninstall any App. (like AppCleaner or CleanMyMac)
2-Keep your download folder clear. Delete useless files or Installer file that you have already used.
3-Use an External HD to Archive whatever you want (in this way the primary partition will be faster and lighter)
4-Organize your stuff in specified folder and sub-folder, So the access to your favorite files will be faster.
5-Select and keep only the Application that you use for real. Don’t keep the coolest app only cause it’s cool. If the cool app is useless for you, delete it. (More free space and faster load in your app folder)

Byez ^^

I set every folder to arrange by name automatically. Every month I review apps I’ve been using or not and delete those that I haven’t used. I do the same with files and I have folders for everything =)
BUT! CleanMyMac will really help me :D

My suggestion would be to use CleanMyMac on a regular basis ;) But right know I have to do it manually :)

I use Synium Software’s Clean App 3 to track straggling .plist, cache, and other leftover data files from software I try, then uninstall. Also, I use a Swiffer to wipe the top and base of my Cinema Display regularly ;)

Lots and lots of deleting and emptying downloads and trash, but more specifically Onyx and Apptrap, to manage my cleaning :)

Until now, I use AppCleaner!

I use a lint free tissue and sometimes alcohol to keep my Mac clean and tidy ;)

I manually clean it myself.

I keep my Mac cleaner by separating my home folder on a different partition form my boot volume, so I can easily make full backups and rebuild and reinstall Mac OS, keeping all my personal files in place.
I can then selectively restore which parts of my profile I want, to eliminate problems and filter junk.

Everything manually organized: music in iTunes, photos in iPhoto, an other structurally organized

Hazel is a nice automated way to keep your mac tidy, but I just try and do manually what Hazel would have allowed me to do automatically. That is, I keep my download, inbox, and desktop folders organized and generally keep turnover high.

Notational Velocity keeps all my text and documents in one central location (while maintaining spotlight integration by saving them as regular texts) and I use the Hit List to keep track of everything I need to do, organizational or otherwise.

Don’t let my wife touch it! :)

I never really realised how much clutter there is on my Mac! Clean My Mac looks awesome and I’d love a copy! Cheers

Once a week I go through my downloads folder to remove anything that I dont need in there such as old .dmgs I no longer need and video and files I have downloaded from the web. I also make sure I do a weekly back with Time Machine both automatically and Manually to ensure I save all of the pictures and videos I have made of my son growing up.

I also use third party apps Like AppZapper and AppCleaner to remove programs I no longer need.

I wrote an applescript that deletes files more than a couple weeks old from my downloads folder and then empties the trash.

I also go through my applications every once in a while and uninstall anything I don’t use with AppCleaner.

Hook me up with cleanmymac!

The best way I keep my Mac clean is a mix of palmolive and warm water- I scrub it with a toothbrush- all over- then buff it with a micro fleece cloth. I use an adapter on my Dyson to suck up all the stuff between the keyboard, and use some floss to get the dirt off between the keys. For the screen, I buff it with an 25% alcohol/70%distilled water/5% love mix and a shamwow. I also keep it wrapped in a silk blanket when not in use.

Besides removing applications I no longer use from the Applications folder, I don’t clean my mac.

Right now the only way I’ve been cleaning my Mac is by throwing things in the trash and clearing it every night. Other than that, I try to get rid of as many apps that I’m not using as possible to save space on my HD!

How to keep the Mac clean and tidy. Well, I started out using Xslimmer, and found it didn’t do much. Switched to CleanMyMac, and never thought about switching back. I also find that Windex and a soft cloth are a great combination to keep dirt off the screen. As for tidy, I started out using a lot of folders in Leopard, but the dock and folders didn’t mix well in Leopard. So I switched to Quicksilver, which works well. Now, Snow Leopard dock and folders mix well, so I might be getting rid of Quicksilver.
So, yeah, CleanMyMac, Quicksilver and Windex… rock on!

Use an application that you win from Mac.AppStorm called CleanMyMac!

Also.. make sure you verify and repair your disk permissions every couple of weeks using Disk Utility.

I usually use a special cloth that won’t scratch the screen. I also use AppZapper.

Get rid of apps you don’t use, look after download folder organise those files!

count me in for these stuff:)

I tend to put everything on my external 2TB hard drive, but it doesn’t always help :)

I’ve been using CleanApp for a couple years now, with good success. However, it tends to be a little over-zealous in picking up files ‘related’ to the one you want to delete. Of course there are safeties in place, but I’ve made a mistake or two over the years.

I’d love to check out some alternatives. I’ll give CleanMyMac a try even if I don’t win it here!

I’m using Appcleaner, Monolingual and my knowledge about the system to clean it.
But apparently my knowledge isn’t good enough and as student i havent enough time to do this anymore :(
It would be great if i can win this great software

I use a combination of AppCleaner, Onyx, ClamxAV (weekly) and manual sorting (fortnightly).

i’m new to Mac, and i don’t need “clean” mac yet

time machine your mac after you have installed all the programs from it’s restored state. save the files that you actually want to a hard disk and restore to that time machine state. copy all the files on your hard disk to the mac! tedious but hey, presto!

I use Onyx and keep my mac in a protective sleeve

Using folders and throwing away your trash files.

I’m always trying to delet every file that I dont know what “usebillity” it have.
And everyone should use AppCleaner!

I don’t have it clean, thats why I really need this.

Thanks.

Of course I use CleanMyMac :)

I keep my important files on my server; because my server is always clean and organized, so I can access everything easily. On the other hand my mac is a huge mess!

How I keep my mac clean: I’m rather choosy about what gets installed in the first place.

I use AppDelete to delete apps i don’t need, I keep all my documents safe and well organised by folders, and I make sure to delete unneeded bookmarks.

CleanMyMac would be an optimal way to keep my Mac clean and tidy. ^__^

I clean my mac with a moist paper towel and tidy by not putting any stickies on it!

I use both ways…. it is always better to clean ur mac manually as well as through cleanmymac or products similar to it….

I use both ways…. it is always better to clean ur mac manually as well as through cleanmymac or products similar to it….

Hello:

The combination of a powerfull tool as clean my Mac and just avoiding dodgy websites and illegal downloads will keep your computer in it’s best shape 99% of the time!.

Hope You pick me!!

Rgds,

I use AppCleaner.

…But that’s about it.

A semester in University can be very hectic, especially when all the files and assignments are given online to be downloaded onto your computer. What I did in order to organize myself is make an expandable folder in my dock, with all 5 courses I’m taking inside it. This removes all the clutter from my desktop and helps me find all the files I’m looking for when it’s cram time!

I’m using daisydisk :)

I try to clean it once every month. I need these apps

I “Secure Empty Trash” once a week.
I use AppCleaner.
I clean my Download folder once a week.
I download some things to desktop and keep it clean.

I use a Swiffer for the case and encourage my Mac to clean its various caches regularly.

Due to my App-etite I certainly have my fair share of applications that are laying around unused so CleanMyMac would be a welcome addition!

PS. I hope this is not a double post, but I didn’t see my comment show up earlier…

Make a bunch of folders, and organize all your things and put those folders in easy to find spots, like in your user folder. everything is clean after that.

Use Onyx

I’ve used Onyx and it works quite well… but I mostly just repair permissions, keep the Downloads folder as clean as I can, and I go through my documents, photos, movies, music, etc. every couple of months and backup and purge.

I use AppCleaner and OnyX.

i try to keep my desktop clean and i have a folder called projects with subfolders inside to keep stuff off the desktop and i clean my screen at least once every other day but Clean My Mac will be a great addition

Right from the beginning, make sure you have a organized way of filing your files.

Im using cleanapp if I need to delete an app, thats all so far.

I actually set my browsers to save downloaded files to the Desktop so that I’m much more likely to clean up old files rather than let my Downloads folder grow out of control.

I just regularly look for any “Thumbs.db” in Spotlight files and remove them. And it works fine. :-)

I use duster and try not to eat pizza near my mac ;-)
To be serious, I clean it by deleting innecessary files manually.

How to keep you mac clean: be minimalist.
Kill clutter before it starts.

Hope i win, i’m in a blizzard right now and it’s freezing. Now would be a good time to get some cleaning done.

I’ve been using Onyx but CleanMyMac looks really nice. Hope I win.

Yup, manual clean here too. After a scan with DaisyDisk, of course ;)

I have a lot of junky files on my desktop. I put them all in a hold folder and when I get some time, I sort them appropriately or just junk ‘em.

Hope I win!

I don’t do anything special – I just get my files organized, don’t install too much software and my mac runs just fine for two years now
Maybe I should start worrying…

Don’t keep disk images for installed applications on your hard-drive…
Use an app like Wallet to keep track of download locations online to save on space!

I use Omni to keep it running smooth, but otherwise I keep my desktop as immaculate as possible! I use small icons with names to the right instead of vertically… that way I can keep them all in one column (that only runs 2/3 of the screen max)!

But I definitely could use CleanMyMac as I’m really getting concerned about the application bloat behind the scenes… this is something I easily handled back when I had a PC, but I can’t wrap my head around it on the Mac as easily!

Use Onyx regularily. Keep all your files and documents well organised in your home folder, and use a program like DaisyDisk to keep track of where your files are.

Simple – ensure “Everything is in it’s place, and there’s a place for everything – but failing that, invest in CleanMyMac !!

I use Cocktail and Appzapper. But CleanMyMac ist just fancier ;-)

I use Onyx and AppCleaner.

For a perfect organization on my Mac, I always have a hierarchy in file folders, save files do not use an external hard drive and do the uninstall with AppCleaner.

Tried CleanMyMac and thought it was quite useful in shrinking bloat. Now I just use Onyx and AppZapper and clean out my folders every week or so.

Hazel is a very powerful, yet simple too use application for tidying your mac. Mac.Appstorm should do a review of it :D

I usually move my large files such as images and videos onto my External HD. For some reason, I am also obsessive compulsive about cleaning my desktop off and emptying the trash. Can’t get any work done if that trash can has something in it.

Manual cleaning every Sunday morning

I clean my aluminum macbooks exterior with monitor wipes!

I keep my MacBook Proz clean by the following method:

1) Clorox Disinfecting Wipes – Yellow can, wipe down the outside, briskly wipe around the keyboard and trackpad. Then i use paper towel to quickly wipe the excess off.

2) Next, the crud between the keys – ah ha, qtips and some water, get in there nice n good.

3) The screen-the shamwow type piece that came with my old G5.

4) All done!

i don’t use safari

My biggest issue with organisation is my downloads folder, just take an hour a week to go through the junk, and archive keepers..

Any and it becomes an unbearable mess !

I’m not tidy. End of. lol.

once a week I go through everything I don’t need. Find some time when I’m bored to delete duplicates and all that.

I also gussied up my mac a bit; so that I’m slightly more encouraged to keep it looking nice.

I delete files manually. But since I edit video, there’s usually a ton of “cache” space taken up that I periodically have to delete.

I’d love to have this! So far, cleaning my Mac out means going through the Document and Download folders, but I also use Disk Inventory X, just to see what’s the biggest clot in my Mac and if I need it. Sometimes I find old videos I downloaded from YouTube that I’ve gotten bored of, or PSD files of old projects I worked on. :) Hope this helps.

The best way for me to keep my mac clean is if i don’t use it loose it. hanging on to old files for no reason is a waste of space and will really added up after a while.

I keep it clean by using Onyx regularly

Normally, i use Onyx and Mainmenu to keep my mac clean ^^
But CleanMyMac & MacHider looks like an easy and efficient way to do that also ^^

I am a stickler for organization of my files. This keeps from keeping duplicates of art files, resource files, and other similar files.

The best way to keep your Mac clean is to use a Windows computer to all your dirty-surfing.

I try to keep my hdd clean manually. Not the best option indeed!

I’m a big fan of AppCleaner – it always manages to find a few files that would otherwise be left behind by dragging the app to the trash.

I clean my mac patiently searching for what I do not need more and threw it into the basket … very, very great deal of patience!!!

thousands of comments… almost imposible.
I use Time Machine, the trick? not to save nothing on the computer! XD

I use Appcleaner to keep my mac free from old programs, otherwise i just try to keep the “downloaded” map free from old shit!

Keep your Mac clen in 3 steps:
a) wipe with Clorox towellette.
b) Apply a steam cleaner (e.g the Scunci steamer). This also eliminates wrinkles.
c) Run MacCleanse.

Cheers

Unfortunately, I still do it manually on a weekly basis..

I just use Appcleaner and DesInstaller.

A little look through your day’s work. I have a folder named “to be filed away” where I stash all the day’s work in it. At the end of the day, (or the week , if I feel lazy that week or if it’s a slow week) I moved everything to it’s place.

But clean my Mac would be great!!

I use AppZapper to remove applications-related files and Cocktail for maintenance tasks. Every now and then I check manually some folders.

I use lots of folders and sub folders to keep things organized, and I run omnidisksweeper to find large files that I can delete.

Hi :)
I use AppCleaner to efficiently erase my unused apps.
Plus I go through my files & app manually & regularly to remove everything uneeded.
I also have an external hard drive to keep the large (but not useful) archives.
Cheers!

normally i put my new file in a folder on my desk an review them before i really save them.
to clean the hole temp files from the programs i haven’t found a fast workaround

I regularly dump old files and review my programs list. If I don’t use something I open up AppCleaner and toss it.

Terminal and the `locate’ command do a great job! But the main thing is keeping it clear all along (reaaaly hard sometimes!)

Terminal and `locate’ are tremendous helpers! But the main thing is to keep it clean all along (reaaaly hard sometimes!).

I keep my Mac clean by storing files I make in versions, and have every file in a sub-folder. Makes everything much cleaner.

I use OnyX

I wear gloves when I use it.

I use Appcleanner but I guess I still need a more robust solution so, clean my mac would be helpfull

Running Onyx and MainMenu once every week to keep my umbp running smoothly.

Using AppTrap is another good idea.

Firstly, I try not to make the mess in the first place. If an application wants to be moved to the Applications folder then it has to prove itself. I delete everything in my Downloads folder and on my Desktop daily.

Then, if my computer is feeling sluggish or I feel like a clean, I’ll open up DaisyDisk and see where most of my space is going. I then organise my Documents, Music and Pictures folders, archiving any projects that I have no need for on an external drive and deleting any files or folders I do not want anymore to free up space.

One thing I like is a clean desktop, so I have an eye-catching “temp” folder on the desktop where I move all the accumulated clutter for later review at the end of the day.

Thus far I’ve maintained my Mac’s cleanliness manually with a little help from AppCleaner. Just yesterday I downloaded the demo of CleanMyMac and thought it to be right up my alley.

Tomorrow I’ll have the full version, FSM willing…

sometimes cleaning is needed, but do You clean Your room like your mac?;)

I just look for a new cleaning app everytime I feel like cleaning it :D. Cleanmymac is my favorite though, planning on buying it soon if I don’t get this.

One thing I like is a clean desktop, so I have an eye-catching “temp” folder on the desktop where I move all the accumulated clutter for later review at the end of the day.

I’ve used AppCleaner to help remove some apps properly, but CleanMyMac seems like a step above.

I’m sure to enjoy my free copy I’m receiving tomorrow!

I’ve been using the demo of CleanMyMac and I like it… but otherwise good old fashioned deleting files I have no reason or intention to keep.

Put stuff in the right place when you save it, and delete it when you don’t need it anymore!

Never leave files on your desktop!

I have tried the trial version of MacScan. But most of the time I clean manually.

I try to clean my mac by removing apps I don’t use daily and backing up my files regularly using dropbox. If I don’t think something deserves the space in dropbox, I probably don’t need to keep it.

I just don’t let my brother touch my mac :) it is always clean and tidy this way!

I keep my desktop uncluttered …

Tip….

Remove all the craps from your Mac that you don’t use!

CleanMyMac is just what I needed!!!

That is just what I needed!!!!!

I use Appzapper & Onyx to keep my mac tidy

I clean my mac manually. My workbench is always free at evening and the download folder is maintained every week. To delete apps I use AppCleaner, works great.

I’m brand new to the Mac scene. These sound quite helpful.

Repair disk permissions.

keep every thing organized in folders

I used Disk Inventory X every once in a while to make sure no Final Cut projects/scratch files got away from me and are eating up space.

First to keep my Mac clean, sleek and fast I use a nice minimalist wallpaper,

If It happens that I need to get rid a of software ill make sure to use AppCleaner to remove it completely.

I will also use the default folder setup and not put my file everywhere i.e.: music folder all my music noting else and no music anywhere else… same for documents video etc… doing this keeps everything organise and prevent loosing or searching for a file.

I also clean my safari cache once a week.

In short.. I tried to avoid duplicate files by deletinf apps completly and keeping everything organise the best that i can… I also visit APPSTORM at least twiste a week see if ever I could find a new software that will help me doing that.

- Thank you!

Every now and then, I’ll run DaisyDisk to find out what’s taking up all the space and delete what’s unnecessary. As I do a lot of video work in Final Cut Pro, I usually delete all of my render files for a project when I’m done with it (since I can easily re-render everything if I ever need to). This saves a huge amount of space. If need be, I delete my capture scratch as well since I’ve got everything archived on tapes. I’ve also got a script set up to empty my trash every now and then as I often forget to empty the trash (and with all of the video and audio work I do, it fills up very quickly).

Manual cleanup with AppCleaner to rid myself of unwanted apps.

Manual cleaning all the way. Try and keep things organized such as a single Downloads folder for all your downloads :)

I delete any apps I don’t actually need using AppCleaner which gets rid of any of the extra files hidden in the Library folder.

canned air. =]

I’m still learning…

I use Basecamp for storing most of my small files

Don’t let the Desktop clutter, as this is more of a ‘temporary’ space and can really slow the computer down if you store applications and multiple files there!

CleanMyMac looks fantastic!

Manually, Appcleaner, and Onyx. I would love to try CleanMyMac.

I make careful use of those things called folders and that trash bin.

well, is a dificult question :p
I have made a cover for my 24″ iMac in order to protect it of the dust :)
that is for hard ware cleaning… i also have a automator workflow to clean all the cookies, webpage previews, caches etc… and for aps i use appcleaner…

but, i think it must be better to clean all your mac with just one app :)

good luck to all!

i use AppCleaner the rest is handled manually – but CleanMyMac looks way better

One of the best ways to keep your mac clean is to keep it simple and be organized. Don’t get messy on your desktop or folder structure. Put things where they make sense and where it’ll be easy to find if you want to get rid of them later.

I want it! I want it! xD

Good folder structure is the way to avoid clutter for me…keeping the desktop clean etc.. For everything else, I’d quite like/need CleanMyMac though…

I can’t seem to keep my Mac tidy (thats why I need these apps) so I just use the Mac app Camouflage to give the appearance of tidiness! :)

i clean my Mac with cleaning tool i bought. @headboysband

How about use these programs…. it’ll be awesome when i win… haha

I use Appcleaner to get rid of unused applications and I organized and delete files from my main folder (Movies, Documents, Downloads)

I put nothing on my desktop at all. Actually makes me organize what I have!

The best way to keep you Mac clean is to win a copy of CleanMyMac on mac.appstorm.net!

I try to keep my workspace clean of all junk or old files. If files are not used, they should be categorized and moved. Everything else is gone.

Entered.

One thing that I never did when I first got my mac, was to delete all of the .dmg files after I installed the program. This files are massive and if you don’t delete them, your hard drive space will quickly disappear.

I run AppTrap so when I delete an app, it also deletes it’s preference file if i need it.

Manually as well

Delete any languages that you don’t need, and periodically go through your applications folder and delete anything you don’t need anymore.

Manually cleaning :)

iPhoto for my photo clips, and a dedicated folder for downloads. Everything goes on the desktop and then filed away.

hmmmm – Okay, I don’t clear out my downloads folder – so that sits at around 30 GB of space!
But I go through and create a super effect folder hierarchy which keeps things logically tidy. It’s easy to slip behind in the management though.

i use AppCleaner…

Anything in my Downloads folder that I won’t use anymore get deleted asap, and my Trash is always empty. Any files that I need to keep but aren’t important get transferred to an external hdd once a week. For uninstalling programs, I use AppCleaner. I also have DaisyDisk, but I haven’t been really using it since there’s hardly any clutter in my computer right now.

Once every week or thereabout, I check recent files and delete those I do not need, remove test projects – compiled object files, clear caches and browsing histories and the like.
Basically it’s a manual erase with the use of three tools: AppCleaner, Terminal and Trash.

p.s: This comment is by no means advertising AT&T.

I keep my desktop totally clean. I have an overly complex filing system, but it works well for me.

On my desktop I have two basic folders: Edits and Todo.
I try and keep everything else off my desktop.
I’d love CleanMyMac

santa gave me computer wipes last year but never got to use them. Now I do! lol

I use CleanApp to remove unwanted apps, i clean my downloads folder almost everyday and use onyx for general system maintenance.

I arrange all of my data into folders and manually delete things I don’t use.

I arrange them into folders as soon as downloads are done… quite manual though

Empty your recycling bin :)

I hide everything away in specific folders & access them using Quicksilver.

Compressed air cleans the keyboard. The keyboard should not be a storage device.

So far I just clean my download folder from time to time, sometimes I even rearrange folder structures in my document folder.

Used Main Menu until it wasn’t free anymore :(

monthly download folders!

When I uninstall files I do a system search to find preference and other hidden files and delete them. I also empty my trash regularly ;)

I manually keep the hard drive clean, use AppCleaner when deleting an app and Onyx to keep things running all nice and smooth. It’s a good combo!

I use a can of air

I clean my mac every alternate day.If i win this i would be very happy.Thanks

Reset Safari and run OnyX every once and a while

XSlimmer works well.

I clean things up manually, and occasionally with scary terminal commands. This would help.

Organize the files into proper folders and using Clean My Mac :D

i have about 16 folders dedicated to specific types of ‘junk.’

and i keep a can of compressed air.

compressed air, and one of the cleaning pouch things from an old pair of Oakleys for the physical, and regular backup and trashing of files not in use anymore.

If my desktop starts getting too cluttered I make a folder on it called ‘Desktop’ and stick everything in there. Kinda like squashing all your junk under the bed :P

Xslimmer all the way

I use Onyx along with some manual cleanup.

I try to clean up all the buildup that has accumulated every weekend. (all manually) :(

I keep my Mac Clean and Tidy with MacCleanse + an ethos of minimalism all-around.

Proper directory levels and naming go a long way.

AppZapper & OnyX :)

a mixture of DaisyDisc and a duster

a mix out of DaisyDisk and a duster

I have an iMaid…she’s very good! Shiny and Mac fresh…mmmmmmmmm :o)

Every few weeks I organize the contents of my home folders. I try to keep desktop icons to less than three. I also try to keep the downloads folder stack to a 3×3 grid by removing files I don’t need. I use AppCleaner to completely remove applications I don’t need anymore or use much.

It would be really nice to win both these programs. I ran the CleanMyMac trial and it showed I could free up 5.84GB of space with all the junk that’s sticking on my Mac’s system.

My tip is simple – my desktop only has my hard drive and home icons permanently on it. Then I treat any other file on my desktop as an Inbox Zero – it’s put on there if it needs dealing with, and once it’s dealt with it’s watched/filed/printed/read/whatever and removed.

This way I get the benefit of organisation (I don’t have to try to remember if I have a document I have to read) and keeping my Mac clean (if I use the file and don’t need to keep it, it’s deleted immediately rather than filed, possibly found later, possibly dealt with and then possibly removed).

Make sure you delete files you no longer use.
Keep your desktop clean and keep things structured in folders.

I clean my mac manually. Deleting files on my desktop, unused apps and the download folder.

I just do it manually. The desktop, unused apps and the biggest files in my download folder.

I delete disc images and .Zips in the Downloads folder, sometimes use OmniDiskSweeper, and that’s about it

I use Onyx

I clean my Mac with a damp cloth and some elbow grease :)

Bish Bash Bosh – Job done!

My hard drive is filled with all kinds of crap though lol :P

i do it manually.. hope to win this time

I would use AppCleaner, then manually search the protected folders for any other files related to the app I have deleted :D

the best way is to keep well organized every document in folders. I use AppClean for remove applications but could be great use a fully licensed CMM

Terminal: “sudo periodic daily weekly monthly” and the usual file chuckin’

Terminal and the usual file chuckin’

How do I keep my Mac clean? Usually I just use some spray and the screen cleaner that came with my Mac, then put my computer to sleep and go to work on the keyboard! :D
I do occasionally suffer from a slow computer though, a copy of CleanMyMac would really help.

Unfortunately, I manually and somewhat unreliably clean it daily.

I clean my Mac manually, this is why i need clenmymac!

I use a temporary folder for things that would normally end up on the desktop. About once a month I just delete the folder.

Use swiffer.

I use a toothbrush and then some aftershave.

About a year ago i bought MacBook. 4 Months i keep all files in trash. After 4 months, I delete all of them :D

I really hate cleaning my macbook :(

I clean everyting manually.

I use AppCleaner

It’s just AppCleaner for now.

Clean the outside manually regularly and use CleanMyMac for the inside

sweet contest all i do to clean my beautiful mac machine as of now is the clean my mac demo and delete applications every once in a while.

Windex and a paper towel! Is there any other way? I guess I do need CleanMyMac!!

I do it all personally, so I think I should need CleanMyMac…

Awasome!
really hope to get some appstormy gifts.

Great Giveaway! I don’t clean my Mac ;)

I real need CleanMyMac

I usually just blow the dust off on my mac… so this would be an improvement!

Use Finder labels! They help with short term organization (project, task, etc.)

Compressed Air.
‘Nuff said.

CleanMyMac really great you might get problem with ejecting (force ejecting) problem then you can clean up those cache =D

yeeeeees i won :) thank you so much