How can I make my late 2006 iMac faster?

I have a late 2006 iMac and it has been running really slow. I have already cleaned it with CleanMyMac 2 and I clean it everyday. Is there anything I can do to speed it up? Thanks!

Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard requires:
A Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or Power PC G4 (867 MHz or faster) processor
512 MB memory or more
A DVD drive for installation
9 GB of available disk space or more
Some features require a compatible Internet service provider, fees may apply.
Some features require Apple's MobileMe service; fees apply.
And .... 10.5.8 is a must for the iPad to be recognized in iTunes. It will not work with Tiger at all.

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