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 9
Household Services
First Quarter – Module 3

Floor Care and Maintenance

Prepared by: Glenda O. Emnacen

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 Demonstrate Floor Care and Maintenance Procedures in
Accordance with Relevant Safety Procedures and Manufacturer’s
Instructions
First Quarter – Module 3- Lesson 1.3
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify different cleaning tools, equipment and materials used in
maintaining floor
2. Demonstrate floor care and maintenance following the correct procedure
3. Give importance on maintenance of floor in accordance with relevant
safety procedures and manufacturer’s instructions

Introduction:
Each area of the house needs proper care, maintenance and supervision to
enable household tasks done properly and effectively.
Floor surfaces require as much as other parts of the house daily cleaning. It is
not enough if we do not utilize the proper materials and equipment used in cleaning
different types of floors.

FLOOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning Equipment

Name Description Function

Carpet Extractor It is a designated for

dry foam shampooing
of carpets. It removes
dirt that sticks to or
penetrates into the
carpet layers.

Carpet sweeper

Used to pick-up dirt

and particles from the
carpet.

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 Floor polisher It is used in scrubbing,
stripping and polishing
hard floor surfaces and
also vinyl, wood
parquet,
etc.
It is an all-purpose
Hydro-Vacuum or vacuum for dry and
Wet and dry wet surfaces. It is also
vacuum used for absorbing
water in flooded or wet
surface.

Vacuum cleaner It is used to eliminate

dust particles from
carpet surfaces,
upholstered furniture
and even hard
surfaces.

Cleaning Tools and Materials

Broom It is used for sweeping

the floor. It can be
plastic or stick broom.

Cleaning cloth It is used for cleaning

and dusting the floor.

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 Dustpan It is used to collect dust
and any type of dirt
with soft broom.

Hand brush
It is used to remove
embedded dirt on top
of hard floor and
stubborn dirt on top of
the carpet.

Floor Scraper
It is used for scraping
hardened dirt.

Mop with mop

handle It is used for manual
floor mopping

Mop head It is used to remove

embedded dirt on the
sides and corners.

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 Mop Wringer It is used for wringing /
squeezing mops

Push brush It is used to maintain

the cleanliness of the
finish floor or some of
the hard
floor.

Scrubbing pads It is used for floor

scrubbing and
polishing

It is used to remove
Stripping Pad stubborn dirt on top of
hard floors

Cleaning Chemicals

Polish Used to polish smooth

surfaces made of
wood, leather or metal.

It is used for stripping

Stripping Chemicals the floor

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 Wax It is used for polishing
the floor

Steps in Maintaining the Floor

1. Sweep the floor with clean broom, dust mop, or cleaning cloth to remove dirt and
litter.
2. Mix 1 part of cleaning solution with about 4 parts water. Use higher dilution if the
area will be disinfected.
3. Apply the cleaning solution on the floor with a wet mop. Let the solution penetrate
on floor for 2 minutes. Use warm water for its best cleaning results.
4. Spray buff regularly with buffing chemicals. Damp – mop the floor regularly with
the help of a cleaning agent.

Cleaning Procedure for a Specific Type of Floor

Floor Type Cleaning Procedure Safety Precautions
Use mild detergent or Avoid use of oils or
soap. solvents to prevent
Asphalt
Rinse with clear water. discoloration and
Dry immediately with mop excessive wetting to
or wet/dry vacuum, prevent tile warping.
Use a mild detergent Avoid excess wetting; use
solution: avoid alkaline adequate furniture rests
Linoleum
solutions. to avoid indentations of
Rinse with clear water. the floor.
Remove water
immediately with wet/dry
vacuum

Use a mild detergent Avoid direct sunlight and

solution. lubricating oils because
Rubber
Rinse. the tile will crack, dull and
Remove water promptly. chalky.

Use a neutral detergent Avoid excessive wetting

solution. to prevent tile warping;
Vinyl
Rinse. extreme brightness and
Dry with a wet/dry scratches.
vacuum

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 Use neutral cleaner to
avoid warping of the tile;
Ceramic/ Quarry
apply with mop. Remove
cleaning solution; rinse
thoroughly.
Use a neutral cleaner
For stubborn soil
Concrete
accumulations, use a
slightly alkaline solution.
Never use an acid
solution to concrete tiles
Ceramic tile is very
durable but the grout
base is susceptible to
crystalline salt damage.
Avoid crystalline salt
solution to avoid damage
to ceramic tiles.
Avoid colored coating in
moisture or high traffic
areas; Neutralize excess
alkalinity before painting
or sealing; Very porous;
should be scaled
immediately to avoid
dusting and deep
penetration of oil and dirt

Use a neutral cleaner Seal with penetrating

Rinse thoroughly sealer.
Marble
Dry with soft cloth to avoid
streaking.

Terrazzo Use a neutral detergent Very porous; coating

and air dry. advisable.
Floor must be sealed
before any maintenance
Wood Types
program can be used:
Sweep, dust mop (water
treated) or damp mop in
commercial settings,
Wood block for flooring;
use a neutral cleaner,
Never clean wood floor
with soap and water.

Granite Use water with very mild

detergent.

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 Work sheet 1.1

Direction: Identify the following.

WAX
_____________1. It is used for polishing the floor.
SCRUBBING PADS
_____________2. It is used for floor scrubbing and polishing.
MOP W/ MOP HANDLE
_____________3. It is used for manual floor mopping.
CARPET SWEEPER
_____________4. Used to pick-up dirt and particles from the carpet.
PUSH BRUSH
_____________5. It is used to maintain the cleanliness of the finish floor or some of
the hard floor.
VACUUM CLEANER
_____________6. It is used to eliminate dust particles from carpet surfaces,
upholstered furniture and even hard surfaces.
HAND BRUSH
_____________7. It is used to remove embedded dirt on top of hard floor and
stubborn dirt on top of the carpet.
BROOM
_____________8. It is used for sweeping the floor. It can be plastic or stick broom.
DUSTPAN
_____________9. It is used to collect dust and any type of dirt with soft broom.
CLEANING CLOTH
_____________10. It is used for cleaning and dusting the floor.

Work sheet 1.2

Direction: Below is a table with a given list of floor types. Write correspondingly in
Column B the cleaning procedure and in column C the safety precautions to apply
while doing the task.
A B
Floor Type Cleaning Procedure
Use neutral cleaner to
avoid warping of the tile;
Ceramic Tiles apply with mop. Remove
cleaning solution; rinse
thoroughly.
Use a neutral detergent
Vinyl
solution.
Rinse.
Dry with a wet/dry
vacuum
Concrete Use a neutral cleaner
For stubborn soil
accumulations, use a
slightly alkaline solution.
Never use an acid
solution to concrete tiles
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C
Safety Precautions
Ceramic tile is very
durable but the grout
base is susceptible to
crystalline salt damage.
Avoid crystalline salt
solution to avoid damage
to ceramic tiles.
Avoid excessive wetting
to prevent tile warping;
extreme brightness and
scratches.
Avoid colored coating in
moisture or high traffic
areas; Neutralize excess
alkalinity before painting
or sealing; Very porous;
should be scaled
immediately to avoid
dusting and deep
penetration of oil and dirt
 Work sheet 1.3

Direction: Name the following cleaning equipment, tools and materials used in
maintaining the floor.

Vacuum cleaner Mop Wringer

_____________ ______________

Floor Scraper
______________ Dustpan
______________

Wax Push brush

______________ ______________

Carpet sweeper Mop with mop

handle
______________ ______________

Broom Stripping Chemicals

_____________ ______________

Work sheet 1.3

Direction. Read the situations below and choose the letter that corresponds to your
answer. Justify your answer by completing the statement.
1. One Saturday morning your mother asked you to clean your house especially the
floor. Since you have vinyl type floor, what will be the best cleaning procedures you
will do to perform your task effectively?
a. Use mild detergent, rinse and dry it with vacuum.
b. Use strong detergent, rinse and remove water promptly.
c. Use neutral detergent solution, rinse and dry it with vacuum.
d. Use neutral detergent; damp it with mop and air dry.
C it avoid excessive wetting and it prevents the tile from warping.
My answer is _____ because___________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

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 2. After class hours your teacher asked you and your friend to clean the floor of the
corridor using floor mop. What other cleaning tool you will get with your partner to
make your work easier and faster.
a. cleaning cloth
b. mop wringer
c. scrubbing pads
d. vacuum cleaner
B it is used for wringing / squeezing mops.
My answer is _____ because___________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

TASK SHEET
Title: Steps in floor care and maintenance
Performance Objective
1. Identify the steps on how to care and maintain floor
2. Demonstrate floor care and maintenance following the correct procedure
3. Recognize the importance of maintaining the cleanliness of the floor
Direction
• Prepare all the needed tools and materials in doing the task
• Document your performance through video
• Submit the video with the task sheet given
Material Needed
Cleaning tools, materials, equipment and chemicals
Did you….
Steps/ Procedure YES NO
1. Sweep floor using any of the following clean broom,
dust mop or cleaning cloth
2. Use cleaning solution ( available at home depending
on the type of floor )
3. Apply the cleaning solution on the floor with a wet
mop
4. Spray buffing solution/ chemical to the floor
5. Damp-mop the floor using cleaning agent

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