Sweeping

When you know how to do it thoroughly and confidently, sweeping the floor can be a gratifying chore, no matter your level of vision. So, let’s get right to it.

The first thing you’ll want to know is what’s on the floor. Stepping on something gritty, sticky or crunchy lets you know you’ve got a dirty floor. Of course, when you have a cleaning schedule in place, you won’t be waiting until it gets to this point. And most likely, you won’t have to scrub or work as hard if you sweep regularly.

First, clear the area of small objects like shoes, books, and toys. Now, put a mark near the top of the handle with contrasting tape or a raised mark you can feel on the broad side of the broom to know your broom is positioned correctly.

Use furniture, appliances, doors, and walls as landmarks to divide the room into 3 to 4-foot sections. Keeping the sections 3 to 4 feet makes the area easier to manage just by extending your arms with the broom. And if you’re not ready to attempt cleaning an entire room, just practice in a small area first.

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