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As much as I hate to admit it, we need a universal remote control for our smart homes. The Ava Remote is as close as we’ve come. But it’s $1,300 and limited to pro installers; you can’t buy ...

Let us walk you through it. For a basic cleaning: For a deep cleaning to address performance issues: A basic cleaning of a remote control requires only 10 minutes and common household supplies.