Must one sweep/clean rooms before performing bedikat chametz, and must one check pockets and sleeves of clothing?
Synopsis
The Rema requires sweeping rooms before checking. Pockets and sleeves where chametz is sometimes placed require checking. Even if one is certain no chametz was placed there, checking is required since one does not pay attention to such matters.
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