How Clean is My Carpet?

How clean is my carpet?

This is one of the most difficult tasks for me. There is really no hard way for me to tell; except if something spills onto my carpet and leaves either a wet or sticky spot. Otherwise, I am in trouble. So, I have to be extremely careful when I am on my carpet.

When I vacuum, I do it methodically; going slowly back and forth with my vacuum cleaner and making sure that I cover as much of the carpet as possible. I am very slow with this task. I can hear when the vacuum picks up any particle because it makes a noise like something being picked up; like tiny pebbles being picked up. I am mindful not to run into my furniture and it takes up a lot of hard concentration on my part to be aware of my surroundings.

Having had vision before makes it a bit easier for me to visualize my rooms and what is located where. I am careful not to go too close to my plants and to wires and chords. All in a day's work; not my favorite task.

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