Special cleaning tools are designed to clean swords, such as Samurai swords. Choji oil is a special oil used in conjunction with powdered Uchiko, which is a powder ball used to remove the excess oil. Wipe the sword lightly with oil, and then tap it lightly to drain the excess oil. Wipe it with the powder and a soft cotton cloth to maintain the blade's sharpness.
Japanese electronics companies manufacture a wide array of cleaning tools. Among these tools are electric air blowers that are used to clean the interiors of dusty equipment. Air blowers are manufactured by a number of Japanese companies, including the Toshiba Corporation. Other electronic cleaning equipment includes soft cotton cloths and dusters for cleaning the outer surfaces of electronic equipment.
Japanese clean their ears using special tools called Mimikaki, which are small bamboo hooks or scoops. These sticks are sold all over Japan. If you wish to see the object you need to remove from your ear, you can purchase a special Mimikaki that has a "scope eye." The scope eye is a set of glasses connected to a fiber-optic camera. This enables you to see what is removed from your ear while it is being cleaned.
Japanese car cleaning tools range from brushes to heavy electric machinery. The electric machinery includes a steam washer or a steam machine that you use to combine soap and hot water to clean the car body. A mini turbine head is another Japanese car cleaning tool. This tool resembles a vacuum cleaner that enables you to clean small spots and car interiors.