Mopping

Stand upright, keep elbows close to the body. Move with your mop avoiding twisting, like a dance partner!

Vacuuming

Stand upright and push (don’t pull back and forth), again keeping elbows tucked and engage your core. 

Ironing

Set your board at an appropriate height allowing a 90 degree bend in your elbow, while maintaining relaxed shoulders and not over reaching. 

Low cupboards

Keeping your body aligned bend your knees to drop down to a level you can see and reach into the cupboard. Remember our famous hip-hinge (click here to learn more). 

High cupboards

Use a step ladder rather than over reaching or dangerously clambering onto work surfaces. 

Dusting

Overreaching can lead to strains so please be sensible and only do what you can easily reach before going to get your step ladder. 

Clearing debris from the floor

Whether its dust, dirt or Lego care needs to be taken when cleaning and tidying.

Have you got children? I bet this is a daily occurrence once the children are sleeping you pick your way through the trail of destruction throughout your house. And let’s not forget the times you stand on a piece of stray Lego!!! Ouch 

We recommend brushing up small pieces into a pile so you don’t have to bend repetitively. Alternatively kneel down with a straight back to collect up your brushed up pile.

Alternatively sweep a path through sit down, ignore and enjoy your quiet time. Someone once said to me you’ll never lay on your death bed and regret not hoovering the skirting board more often!