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"Cleaning is a simple fact of life, and anything that helps us get the job done faster is welcome. We spoke with Sandy Hausner, a veteran at Crate &amp;amp;amp; Barrel who helped develop their cleaning and organizing lines, to share which oft-forgetton staples are actually must-haves. 1. A natural fiber dusting brush &amp;quot;It builds up an electrostatic charge that collects dust easily,&amp;quot; says Hausner.&amp;quot;The hairs should be dense, flexible, and soft, and if you clean it with baby shampoo it&amp;#039;ll last forever.&amp;quot; 2. A stylish garbage can It might not sound fun to pick out a trash bin, but it&amp;#039;s a necessity that you have to look at every single day \u2014 you really will want one that you love. &amp;quot;Choose a hefty can with a lid that will handle trash without tipping over,&amp;quot; says Hausner. 3. A handheld steamer &amp;quot;It&amp;#039;s a brilliant multitasking cleaning tool,&amp;quot; says Hausner. &amp;quot;Of course, it&amp;#039;s great for steaming away wrinkles on clothes or freshening your wardrobe after seasonal storage, but it also makes easy work of refreshing curtains and upholstery.&amp;quot; 4. More hangers (and fewer drawers) &amp;quot;In your closet, choose hangers over folding,&amp;quot; says Hausner. &amp;quot;Put as many pieces on hangers as possible so you can see what you have and won&amp;#039;t waste time ironing. Look for flocked hangers \u2014 their narrow profile saves space and they help prevent garments from slipping to the floor.&amp;quot; 5. A step stool When it comes to cleaning, proximity is key, and anything that makes the job easier is welcome. &amp;quot;Store a stool in your cleaning closet, so items are always within reach,&amp;quot; says Hausner. This allows you to organize items on your highest shelf without feeling like you&amp;#039;re making an impractical choice. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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