Vacuuming.

Vacuuming in an average living room is a simple task, as long as the floor and walls adhere to the traditional layout. But in living rooms where at least one wall is also used as a floor, vacuuming becomes a complex choreography. The transition from horizontal to vertical requires not only technique, but also a good understanding of the best route to take with a vacuum cleaner – and we haven’t even mentioned the cord.

The first challenge is the transition from the horizontal floor to the vertical floor. Without a smooth angle, there is a great risk that the suction nozzle will suddenly come loose from the surface, causing dust to spread uncontrollably. Therefore, it is wise to use a upward movement to work: start on the horizontal floor and slowly move up along the rounded corner to the vertical floor. Pull the vacuum cleaner steadily behind you, without moving too abruptly.

A crucial mistake is to jerk the vacuum cleaner upwards. This not only disrupts the built-up dust pattern, but also increases the chance of the cord wrapping around a furniture leg or table leg. That's why it's smart to always guide the wire to the inside of the roomso that it does not get tangled with your movements.

Once on the vertical floor, work in slow, sweeping paths from left to right, so that you counteract gravity as little as possible. This prevents loosened dust from floating back down and ruining your work. A straight, up-and-down motion is tempting, but can result in an uneven cleaning pattern.

The return to the horizontal floor is perhaps the most delicate phase. Here you must avoid losing momentum and taking the turn too quickly, otherwise you risk the vacuum cleaner losing its grip and falling down with a bang. Work gradually down, and keep the cord taut but not tight.

Be careful of windows that are accidentally in the bent corner. Glass does not bend, and an inadvertent movement can lead to irreparable damage. The best strategy is to to consciously avoid by following a more oblique arc, just outside the glass surface.

By using this method, vacuuming in a floor-to-wall room becomes not a struggle, but a smooth dance.