Method

Feet on the Floor: Floor-Based High-Reach Cleaning

Floor-based high-reach cleaning keeps the technician on the floor while a lightweight pole carries the vacuum or microfiber head to the surface, often up to the 20–24 foot range. It reduces routine ladder use, speeds setup and keeps work safer. Higher work is planned as Extended Reach or Elevated Access.

AELC reach classes

Class	What it means
Standard Reach	Floor-based work within the validated reach of the equipment
Extended Reach	Longer purpose-built floor-based systems
Elevated Access	Ladders, scaffolds or lifts, planned separately with trained operators

The step-ladder rule

AELC providers do not stand on a step stool or ladder while handling a fully extended pole to gain a few more feet. Extra height is planned as a separate access class.

Frequently asked questions

How high can floor-based tools reach?

Commonly into the 20 to 24 foot range, depending on the system and the surface.

Last updated October 4, 2026. Prices are set by each independently owned local AELC Certified Provider.

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