MacBook Pro running slow and needs cleaning

hnstevens13 wrote:

Mac book pro is running slow. How can I clean it up or the like?

You can get a good look at your User/System config. and reveal conflicts or issues, you can download/run this trusted utility

https://etrecheck.com

If you need help interpreting the report you can post it here in its entirety in the "Additional Text" box in the editing toolbar below, in your reply.

How to use the Add Text Feature when posting an Etrecheck Report—OldToad

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250000211

Good guidance from @leroydouglas. 👍🏽

Whatever you do, do not install and try to use any cleaning applications. These very often interfere with the proper operation of macOS.