How to start over while keeping all documents in tact..

Hi everybody,
I made a separate admin user account because everyone seems to say its good for security. Anyway, whenever I'm in it my computer runs a whole lot faster than on my main account. I assume this is because it's folders aren't filled with junk and probably a lot of other factors too. I was wondering if it was possible to easily start over again with a new account and keep all my documents in tact to speed things up. I use CleanMyMac often and that seems to speed it up but not as much as using the admin account. I have a Time Machine if that helps.
Thanks. Happy new year!

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