Keeping Things Clean
How can you clean if you cant see the mess?
Many people have the misconception that because you cant see that things are messy or dirty that I wont be able to know to clean it or be able to clean it thoroughly. That couldn't be more wrong. I believe I get things cleaner than the sighted person. I use my other senses to make sure things are clean. Here is what I do. Others may have different strategies that work for them and if so, please post a comment!I use patterns. What? Yes patterns or repetitive movements. To clean the counter I use a disinfectant wipe or soapy sponge and do an up and down motion, forward and back, catching the crumbs at the edge of the counter. I slowly move left or right as I repeat the pattern of forward and back along the counter. Next I go over it with my hands tactically feeling the counter. If there are any places I forgot, I will clean them. I follow up with a disinfectant wipe because I just touched all over the clean counter.
I follow up by doing the floors in case crumbs got on the floor. I use this similar technique with sweeping and vacuuming but I walk barefoot on the newly cleaned floor to determine missed spots. I usually sweep, vacuum then swiffer dry then swiffer wet or mop. A lot of steps but its how I ensure nothing gets missed.
Anything else you want to know how to clean? Comment below!
I was definitely curious about this. Thanks for sharing!
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