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Household Services
Household Services
Household Services
CLEANING
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT MEANING/USE
• Broom is a
cleaning
implement for
sweeping made
of bundle of
straws or twigs
attached to a
long handle.
TYPES AND USES OF Cleaning TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND
MATERIALS
CLEANING
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT MEANING/USE
• Dustpan is a
cleaning tool
commonly
used to scoop
the dirt and
wastes on the
floor.
TYPES AND USES OF ClEANING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND
MATERIALS
CLEANING
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT MEANING/USE
• 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 other
surfaces as well.
TYPES AND USES OF CLEANING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES
AND MATERIALS
CLEANING
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT MEANING/USE
• Water Hoses are hollow
tubes designed to carry fluids
from one location to another.
Hoses are also sometimes
called pipes (the word pipe
usually refers to a rigid tube,
whereas a hose is usually a
flexible one), or more
generally tubing. The shape
of a hose is usually cylindrical
(having a circular cross
section).
TYPES AND USES OF CLEANING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES
AND MATERIALS
CLEANING
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT MEANING/USE
• Bucket is a watertight,
vertical cylinder or
truncated cone, with an
open top and a flat
bottom, usually attached
to a semicircular
carrying handle that is
used to hold water or
any liquid solution used
in cleaning.
TYPES AND USES OF CLEANING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES
AND MATERIALS
CLEANING
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT MEANING/USE
• Cobwebber is
used for reaching
and sweeping of
floor without a
stool. It is also used
to in stairwells,
ceiling corners and
other high areas.
TYPES AND USES OF CEANING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND
MATERIALS
CLEANING
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT MEANING/USE
• Sponge is
characterized by
readily absorbing
water and becoming
soft when wet while
retaining toughness:
used in bathing, in
wiping or cleaning
surfaces, etc.
TYPES AND USES OF CLEANING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES
AND MATERIALS
CLEANING
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT MEANING/USE
• Dishcloth is used in
the kitchen to dry
dishes and other
surfaces. Typically
they are made of
cotton or other cloth,
such as microfiber,
and measure 11" to
13" inches square.
TYPES AND USES OF CLEANING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES
AND MATERIALS
CLEANING
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT MEANING/USE
• Cleaning
Cloth is used
to wipe the
cleaning tools
and
equipment.
TYPES AND USES OF CLEANING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES
AND MATERIALS
CLEANING
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT MEANING/USE
• A 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.
TYPES AND USES OF CLEANING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES
AND MATERIALS
SUPPLIES/MATERIALS MEANING/USE
• Cleaning
detergent is a
surfactant or a
mixture of
surfactants with
"cleaning properties
in diluted solutions
that is also used in
cleaning purposes.
TYPES AND USES OF CLEANING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES
AND MATERIALS
SUPPLIES/MATERIALS MEANING/USE
• Liquid
Detergent is a
detergent in
liquid form
used for
cleaning tools
and equipment.
TYPES AND USES OF CLEANING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES
AND MATERIALS
SUPPLIES/MATERIALS MEANING/USE
• Scrubbing
Foam is used
to remove the
contaminants
of any tool and
equipment.
TYPES AND USES OF CLEANING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES
AND MATERIALS
SUPPLIES/MATERIALS MEANING/USE
• Paper towel is an
absorbent textile
made from paper
instead of cloth
used in drying
hands, wiping
windows, dusting
and cleaning up
spills.
TYPES AND USES OF CEANING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND
MATERIALS
SUPPLIES/MATERIALS MEANING/USE
• Water is a liquid
used for cleaning
most of the tools
and equipment.
It is also known
as the universal
solvent.
TYPES AND USES OF CEANING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND
MATERIALS
SUPPLIES/MATERIALS MEANING/USE
• A waste
container is a
container for
temporarily
storing refuse
and waste.
TYPES AND USES OF CEANING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND
MATERIALS
SUPPLIES/MATERIALS MEANING/USE
• Baking soda
otherwise known
as bicarbonate of
soda or sodium
bicarbonate is
used to
deodorize
refrigerators.
TYPES AND USES OF CEANING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND
MATERIALS
SUPPLIES/MATERIALS MEANING/USE
• A glove is a
garment that
covers the whole
hand of a person
that performs
household
services.
Below are some of the basic
cleaning tools, equipment, and
supplies used in most households,
arranged according to purpose
1.Dusting
Removing dust from furniture,
appliances, and fixture is an
important task that must be done
frequently.
1. Dusting
a. Microfiber
cloths- made from
manmade or
synthetic materials.
Thinner fibers than
ordinary cloths
They can absorb
dirt, dust, and
liquids(including
oil)
1. Dusting
b. Vacuum cleaner
c. Feather duster –
an implement
consisting of feather
attached to a
wooden, plastic, or
metal dowel.
It is typically used
for dusting tight
places.
1. Dusting
d. Polish spray- a
liquid contained
in a can or spray
bottle.
Help to
dissolve dirt
and dust, these
easier to wipe
away
keep surfaces
2. Trash Bins should
be placed in very
room or area in the
house.
Plastic grocery
bags, sacks, or
commercial plastic
liners should be
used to keep the
interior of trash bins
from becoming
coated in wasted
material.
3. General surface cleaning
A good cleaner is needed to
remove and keep off soils,
spills, and smudge from
surfaces, like floor, tabletops,
and counter tops.
3. General surface cleaning
a.All- purpose
cleaner
.Can be used
for many
different kinds
of cleaning
tasks
3. General surface cleaning
a.Disinfectant
wipes-
commercially
available
pieces of paper
or cloth with
disinfectant
liquid.
3. General surface cleaning
a.Stone and
tile cleaner
non- abrasive
to ensure that
stone or tile will
not be damaged
4. Special Surface
Cleaning
b. Wood polish
cleaning and
making wooden
surfaces shiny
c. Mirror / Glass
cleaner
Contain ammonia
for removing dust,
and water stains
on windows and
bathroom mirrors.
4. Special Surface
Cleaning
d. Toilet bowl
cleaner-
Chemical solution
applied inside the
toilet bowl before
scrubbing with
toilet brush.
SAFETY MEASURES IN DOING
HOUSEHOLD TASKS
• Housekeeping is not just cleanliness.
It includes keeping work areas neat
and orderly; maintaining halls and
floors free of slip and trip hazards;
and removing of waste materials
(e.g., paper, cardboard) and other
fire hazards from work areas.
Safe Use
To ensure safe use
• employers must orient workers and provide
suitable information.
• They must also check that workers have the
appropriate qualifications to use intricate tools
and equipment.
• Part of their health and safety strategy
employers should offer orientation and training.
• This isn’t necessary for basic items, but when
certain tools and equipment change, orientation
and orientation improves skills and reminds users
of safety procedures.
Material handling safety
• Handling material is a daily function
in the workplace. All too often it is a
task taken for granted, with little
knowledge of or attention to the
consequences if done incorrectly.
The National Safety Council offers tips on the following:
Power Lifting
A. Protect Yourself
Use the correct hand protection;
wear gloves to prevent cuts.
Wear safety shoes to prevent
injury to your feet from a
dropped item.
B. Size up the Load
A. Determine if you can carry a
load comfortably; tip it on its side.
B. Get help if the load is too big
or bulky for one person.
C. Check for nails, splinters,
rough strapping, and rough
edges.
C. Lift It Right
Make sure your footing is solid.
Keep your back straight, with no
curving or slouching.
Center your body over your feet.
Get a good grasp on the object and
pull it close to you.
Lift with your legs, not your back.
Move your feet to turn. Don't twist
your back.
Tough Lifting Jobs
A. Oversized Loads
Don't try to carry a big load
alone. Ask for help.
Work as a team. Lift, walk, and
lower the load together.
Let one person give the
directions and direct the lift.
B. High Loads
Use a step stool or a sturdy ladder to
reach loads that are above your
shoulders.
Get as close as you can to the load.
Slide the load toward you.
Do all the work with your arms and
legs, not your back.
C. Low Loads
Loads that are under racks
and cabinets need extra care.
Pull the load toward you, and
then try to support it on your
knee before you lift.
Use your legs to power the
lift.
Correct Maintenance of Tools and Equipment