What do you do to find a dropped item on the floor? You probably get down close to the floor, scanning the area where you think the item fell, or use your hands to feel around. Sure, you can find it that way, but I am pretty sure it will take you a minute or so, especially on a patterned floor. While a flashlight may help, using it the wrong way may not be as effective as you think.
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If you’ve tried your best and spent several minutes tracking it down but still failed to find it, try this simple method from Silver Cymbal. He will show you how to find dropped items in 30 seconds. Yes, it is possible. This method is similar to the concept of a lighthouse, hence the name “lighthouse trick”. Watch the video below for the full tutorial.
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Tricks for Finding Dropped Items
Step 1:
Grab an LED flashlight. You can also use your phone’s flashlight.
Step 2:
Turn off the lights and turn your flashlight on.
Step 3:
It’s all about the angle. Do not hold it perpendicular to the floor, you will not find what you are looking for that way, especially on a patterned floor.
Hold your flashlight parallel to the floor instead. Rotate it slowly in a full 360 degrees. The light will hit the edge of the item causing a flashback which is similar to a lighthouse.
You need to go as close to the floor so that you are behind the flashlight. You don’t have to line in your stomach but get in your knees.
This method works best on a flat smooth floor but is also effective on a textured floor.
How to Find Dropped Stuff in 30 Seconds
