Easier way to clean out storage on my 17Maxpro

Well, you haven't told us how you are trying to clean it out so it is hard to tell if the ways we know are "easier". ;-)

Also what do you mean by "storage"? There are various ways, from the ultra-cautious to the equivalent of letting your mother clean your room. Some guidance from you would be helpful.

Read this support article for how to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support

- General article on seeing what is taking up storage on an Apple mobile device and tips on how to clear some storage space.

Note there's different kinds of "storage". Click on this link to learn the difference between your device and iCloud storage, ways to manage your space, and upgrading to iCloud+ if you need more --> What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? - Apple Support

Read this support article to learn how to how to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad, and how to utilize iCloud to optimize the storage on a device --> How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support

If you can't back up to iCloud, click here --> If you can't back up to iCloud - Apple Support

If restore from iCloud backup failed, click here --> If restore from iCloud backup failed - Apple Support

Manage your photo and video storage --> Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support

Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad [iOS 13] --> Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support - "About cached files in Other ... Your device automatically removes cached files and temporary files when your device needs more space."

How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup

How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Sto… - Apple Community

Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Delete your Safari history, cache, and cookies on iPhone - Apple Support

What is "Other" and What Can I Do About It? - https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-5142