You know the saying — work smarter, not harder. All too often, cleaning tasks fall into the category of “back-breaking.” You know: hands-and-knees scrubbing of a mildewy shower, or intense vacuuming pet hair from the couch, or straining to get to those hard-to-reach places that aren’t part of your regular cleaning routine. Even with our handy suggestions to guide you, sometimes getting down and dirty is necessary to make for a truly clean house. There are, however, some helpful cleaning tools that can make your everyday life that much easier. ...