How to cleaning old files hidding?

My files not need and hidding on my OS Mac 10.6.7 .
My friend told me about Mackeeper. I say no way.
I just want to learn about utilities for cleaning old files on my programs that I not need.
Does Macbook Air have automatic unused files and ask me to clean up?

CleanMyMac gets the job done - removing e.g. cashed files and systemfiles. Have been using it for weeks and works like a charm - no files missing.

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