Best way to clean laptop files

What is the best way to "clean" my laptop.  I have noticed it running slower lately.  I do see pop ups for some sort of mac cleaner.  Is this safe?  I am a new mac user (had this laptop for just over a year).  Any help is appreciated.

How large is you HD and how much space do you have left?
Check out the following & do the necessary:  User Tip:  Why is my computer slow?
What to do when your computer is too slow
Speeding up your Mac
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I do see pop ups for some sort of mac cleaner.  Is this safe?
Nope!

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