Look up look down look level

After years of cleaning, I have learned one thing: even bad cleaners do some things right, and even good cleaners miss some things. And one of the most obvious reasons for why this occurs: height.

Simple as it sounds, we all get used to seeing the world from our perspective both mentally and phsyically. I used to clean with my mother when I first started. My mom is a hard working lady, but her back is not what it used to be.

When I would come to a property she cleaned, I would notice that some parts of the floor had been missed. It wasnt out of laziness, it was just out of a normal physical range of motion bias.

Another tiime, I was cleaning up after a cleaner that was rather tall, and believe it or not, they missed the roof of a microwave that was filthy. Again, honest mistake. It was simply that they didn’t take the time to stoop down and look under.

When you’re cleaning a house, always look up. Check the air vents, see if you need a new air filter, does your smoke alarm need batteries, are there cobwebs etc.

But of course look down too. Is there a mountain of hair under the bed? Do you pull out the couch cushions? Do you need to move some plants before mopping etc.

Usually the middle takes care of itself. Flat surfaces like counters etc. Those HAVE to be done right because they are the things people touch.