Cleanliness, the saying goes, is next to godliness. For Megan Miller it's next to nothing. For 30 years, she's cleaned for celebs such as Perry Ellis - and now PERI. Miller put the latest in high-tech dusters to the test. Her conclusion: "They're wimpy."
Dust collectors: 'A lot of the stuff doesn't come off when you beat it,' Miller says. And the bristles on these $10 magnetic dusters are 'too flexible.' Try wetting a 49-cent paintbrush.
Ragtime: A low-tech swatch of terry cloth cleans best, straight from the washing machine.
Electric company: These $10 to $16 gadgets work best on TVs and walls. Miller says to go with the 'Swiffer': its disposable cloths are 'textured' and 'better for grabbing.'
Lamb's wool leverage: At $50, you might want to wear Williams-Sonoma's Australian merino piece. Use it on your curtain rods instead.
Sweepa: Ad: $26 rubber broom 'sweeps, scrubs, squeegees.' Miller: 'It works great as an ice scraper.