Department of Education

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

HOME ECONOMICS
HOUSEHOLD SERVICES 7/8

Self-Learning Module 1- Week1

Most Essential Learning Competency:

LO 1. Use Appropriate Cleaning Tools, Equipment
Supplies and Materials
(TLE_HEHS7/8UT0a-1EASE TLE_HE)

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LESSON 1:
USE AND MAINTENANCE OF CLEANING TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT
EXPECTATIONS
At the end of this module, you should be able to:
Utilize appropriate cleaning tools, equipment, and paraphernalia.
Specifically, this module will help you to
• identify the tools and equipment commonly used in household
services.
• apply the proper care and maintenance of the cleaning tools and
equipment used in household services.
• appreciate the advantages of the different household tools and
equipment.
Let us start your journey in learning more on the different household tools and
equipment. I am sure you are ready and excited to answer the Pretest. Smile and
cheer up!

PRE-TEST
Directions: Read the following sentences carefully. Choose the letter of the best
answer and write it on a separate sheet of paper.
1. A cleaning tool commonly used to scoop the dirt and wastes on the floor.
A. Broom B. Bucket C. Dustpan D. Vacuum
Cleaner
2. Which of the following is not included on the household supplies/ materials?
A. Cleaning detergent B. Duster C. Tissue D. Water
3. One of the household supplies used to deodorize refrigerators.
A. Baking Soda B. Gloves C. Scrubbing Foam D. Water
4. It is an electrical appliance that is used to clean and maintain non-carpeted
floors, such as hardwood, marble, tiles, and linoleum.
A. Broom B. Floor buffer C. Mop D. Vacuum
Cleaner
5. The process of keeping something in good condition.
A. Cleaning B. Inspection C. Maintenance D. Replacement

Great, you finish answering the questions. You may ask your facilitator to check your work.
Congratulations!

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LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON
Visual Thinking Approach: Name That Tool

Directions: Analyze the pictures and name the cleaning tools and equipment
that you see. Write your answer on the provided space below.

1._______________ 2.________________ 3._________________

BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Household services does not only focus on cleanliness. It includes keeping the
work areas neat and orderly, maintaining halls and floors free from any type of
hazards like slip, trip hazards, waste contamination, and other fire related hazards.
And to make it happen, proper usage of cleaning tools, equipment, supplies and
materials must be observed.
Regular maintenance of tools and equipment is an important and necessary
activity. The term maintenance covers many activities, including inspection, testing
and replacement. It has a vital role to play in reducing the risk associated with
workplace hazards and providing safer and healthier working condition.

Uses of cleaning tools, equipment, supplies and materials and its proper
care and maintenance:
Household services refer to such activities as doing dishes, cleaning a house,
child rearing activities, maintaining lawns, making repairs to household appliances
and so forth.

Cleaning Tools
Uses/ Function Care and Maintenance

Broom- is a cleaning implement for Gently tapped on a hard surface to

sweeping made of bundle of straws or
twigs attached to a long handle.
Dustpan- is a cleaning tool commonly
used to scoop the dirt and wastes on the
floor.
loosen dust after the cleaning process.
It must be cleaned and dry before
storing.

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Water Hoses- are hollow tubes designed 1. Never hang your hose on a nail
to carry fluids from one location to 2. Store hose out of direct sunlight,
another. Hoses are also sometimes preferably indoors or under cover
called pipes. The shape of a hose is
usually cylindrical.
Sponge- is characterized by readily Rinse after use.
absorbing water and becoming soft
when wet while retaining toughness:
used in bathing, in wiping or cleaning
surfaces.
Dishcloth- is used in the kitchen to dry Wash in detergent, rinse and dry after
dishes and other surfaces. Typically, use.
they are made of cotton or other cloth,
such as microfiber, and measure 11” to
13” inches square.

Mop- a stick with soft material attached 1. Wash it with soapy water/ detergent.
to one end, especially used for cleaning 2. Tightly squeezed out, shaken well to
floors. get rid of excess moisture, and left it to
dry to an open air.

Duster- are made of soft cotton, flannel Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly after
and artificial feather mounted on a stick. use.
It is used to clean loose dust and wash
various surfaces.
Bucket- is a watertight, vertically It must be cleaned and dry before
cylinder or truncated cone, with an open storing.
top and a flat bottom, usually attached to
a semi-circular carrying handle that is
used to hold water or any liquid solution
used in cleaning.
Cobwebber- is used for reaching and Remove the dust before storing
sweeping of floor without a stool. It is also
used in stairwells, ceiling corners and
other high areas.

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Cleaning Equipment

Uses/ Function General Rules in the Use of

Vacuum Cleaner- is a device that uses an
air pump to create a partial vacuum to
suck up dust and dirt, usually from
floors, and optionally from another
surface as well. The dirt is collected by
either a dust bag or a cyclone for later
disposal.
Floor buffer- is an electrical appliance
that is used to clean and maintain non-
carpeted floors, such as hardwood,
marble, tile or linoleum. It is also known
as a floor polisher.
Cleaning Equipment
1. Check the electrical appliances and
equipment before use. Never use any
appliance that is defective.
2. Handle equipment with care.
3. Clean and store equipment in their
custodial room immediately after use.
4. Empty dust bags of dry vacuum
cleaners before they overload and after
each use.
5. Follow manufacturer’s operating
instruction
6. Schedule regular check-up of
equipment to prevent serious
breakdown.

Cleaning Supplies/ Materials

1. Cleaning detergent- is a surfactant or mixture of surfactants with cleaning
properties in diluted solutions that is also used in cleaning purposes.
2. Liquid detergent- is a detergent in liquid form used for cleaning tools and
equipment.
3. Scrubbing foam- is used to remove the contaminants of any tools and
equipment.
4. Paper towel- an absorbent textile made from paper instead of cloth used in
drying hands, wiping windows, dusting and cleaning up spills.
5. Water- a liquid used for cleaning most of the tools and equipment. It is also
known as the universal solvent.
6. Waste container- a container for temporarily storing refuse and waste.
7. Baking soda- otherwise known as bicarbonate of soda or sodium bicarbonate
is used to deodorize refrigerators.
8. Glove- is a garment that covers the whole hand of a person that performs
household services.

ACTIVITY
CLEAN IT RIGHT!

Directions: Analyze the picture shown in letters A and B then ready to answer the
critical thinking questions.

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 A. B.

1. Compare picture A from picture B.

2. What are the effects that may occur when the illustration in A was observed
in your home?
3. How will you improve the illustration in A?

Care and concern for others

4. What do you think are the importance of cleaning tools, equipment, supplies and
materials in our daily activities at home or in workplace?
5. How will you keep our surroundings healthy that will benefit our family and
peers?

REMEMBER
1. Through household services we can avoid any type of hazards like slip,
trip, waste contamination and other fire related hazards in the workplace
or at our own home.
2. Proper usage of cleaning tools, equipment, supplies and materials will help
us do our task easily.
3. Regular maintenance of tools and equipment plays a vital role in reducing
the risk associated with workplace hazards and providing safer and
healthier working condition.

CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

SIMULATION - Use and maintenance of cleaning tools, equipment, supplies and

materials used in household services.
Directions: Perform the ways on how to use the different cleaning tools, equipment,
supplies and materials available at your home and the ways on how it is taking care
of, at the same time document the process by recording it using video recorder or
cellphone. With collaboration of your parent/ guardian who will check the outcome
of your work. Be guided by the given rubric below.

Criteria & Levels

Standards of Learning 5 3 1

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 Punctuality 15% Accomplish Accomplish Accomplish
the activity the activity 1 the activity 2
on the given day after the or more days
Accomplish the activity. deadline. given after the given
deadline. deadline.

Content and Overall Performance All One of the Two or more

85% indicators indicators indicators
were met. was not met. were not met.
-Use appropriate cleaning tools,
equipment, supplies or materials in
doing the household chores.
-Follow the correct process of cleaning
the house using
appropriate cleaning tools, equipment,
supplies or materials.
-Always observe the safety precautions.
-Explain the uses or function of the
different cleaning tools, equipment,
supplies and materials.
- The audio is clear and effectively
assists in communicating the
concept/idea.
-Shows creativity in creating video.

LEGEND:
Scale Score
5.0- 4.7 15 3.4- 3.2 10
4.6- 4.4 14 3.1- 2.9 9
4.3- 4.1 13 2.8- 2.6 8
4.0- 3.8 12 2.5 & below 7
3.7- 3.5 11

POST-TEST
Direction: Read the following sentences carefully. Choose the letter of the best
answer and write it on a separate sheet of paper.

1. It is an electrical appliance that is used to clean and maintain non-

carpeted floors, such as hardwood, marble, tiles, and linoleum.
A. Broom B. Floor buffer C. Mop D. Vacuum cleaner
2. Which of the following cleaning tools is used to carry fluids from one
location to another.
A. Bucket B. Vacuum Cleaner C. Waste container D. Water hose
3. Other term used for floor buffer.
A. Electric buffer B. Floor cleaner C. Floor polisher
D. Floor Scrubber
4. The process of keeping something in good condition.

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 A. Cleaning B. Inspection C. Maintenance D. Replacement
5. It is a device that uses an air pump to create a partial vacuum to suck up
dust and dirt usually from floors and surfaces.
A. Broom B. Floor buffer C. Mop D. Vacuum cleaner

REFERENCES

Household Services Module. Department of Education-

Bataan.http://www.depedbataan.com/resources/9/k_to_12_household_services_le
arning_module.pdf

Fandom. Colaban, J. “Household Services”. (n.d.).

https://forensicecon.fandom.com/wiki/Household_Services .Accessed May 2020

Prezi. “Maintenance of Cleaning Equipment”. June 2015.

https://prezi.com/9akeum_x84yh/maintenance -of-cleaning-equipment/
.Accessed May 2020

Gilmour. “How to Use your Hose: Maintaining and Repairing for Longer Life” (n.d.).
https://gilmour.com/house-hose-maintaining-repairing-longer-life.Accessed May
2020

Weebly. “TLE Learning Module- Lesson 1: Use and maintenance of Cleaning Tools/
Equipment”. (n.d.). https://gltnhs-tle.weebly.com/lesson-15.html.Accessed May
2020

Author Stream. Himanibatheja. “Use and Care of Cleaning Equipment”. (n.d.).

http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/himanibatheja-2382185-use-care-
cleaning-equipment/.Accessed May 2020

https://www.jing.fm/clipimg/detail/4-46319_-sweeping-the-floor-clipart.png

https://d2gg9evh47fn9z.cloudfront.net/800px_COLOURBOX23680210.jpg

https://comps.gograph.com/boy-cleaning-the-floor-with-vacuum-cleaner-smiling-
cartoon-kid-character-helping-with-housekeeping-and-doing-house-
cleanup_gg91431199.jpg

https://image.shutterstock.com/image-photo/old-building-destroyed-interior-
abandoned-260nw-524883796.jpg

https://khome.com.vn/en/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/man-husband-cleaning-
house-helping-wife-84375336-300x300.jpg

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 Development Team:
Writers : Agnes B. Fernandez, TII – Ignacio B. Villamor High School
Arianne Lara P. Antonio, TI – Ignacio B. Villamor High School
Validator : Angelita R. Quintal, HT VI – M.L. Quezon High School
Bonifacia F. Zarco, Head Teacher VI- I. Villamor H.S
Elsa P. Roque, Head Teacher VI- M. Araullo H.S
Reviewer : Carmelina DM. Tan, PSDS.

Management Team:
Regional Director : Malcolm S. Garma, Director VI
Schools Division Superintendent : Maria Magdalena M. Lim, CESO V
CLMD Chief : Genia V. Santos
CID Chief : Aida H. Rondilla
Regional EPS (Learning Area) : James Roldan
Regional LR : Dennis M. Mendoza
SDO LR : Lucky S. Carpio
Regional Librarian : Nancy M. Mabunga
PDO II : Albert James P. Macaraeg
Librarian II : Lady Hannah C. Gillo

ANSWER KEY

ds 5. C 5. D
4. B 4. C
3. Vacuum Cleaner
3. A 3. C
2. B 2. Mop and Bucket 2. D
1. C 1. Broom and Dustpan 1. B

PRE-TEST LOOKING BACK POST-TEST