CLEANING ................................................

CLEANING.pptx

1. Cleaning to Maintain a Healthy Home CLEAN LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, BEDROOMS, TOILETS, BATHROOMS AND KITCHEN

2. MODULE DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to perform home management by providing clean, secure and safe environment

3. SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:   Upon completion of this module, the trainee/student must be able to:   LO1. Clean surfaces and floors   LO2. Clean furnishing and fixtures   LO3. Make up beds and cots   LO4. Clean toilet and bathroom   LO5. Sanitize room   LO6. Maintain clean room environment   LO7. Clean kitchen

4. Healthy living is influenced by clean surroundings or home environment

5. It is very important that you may learn to clean the rooms and not depend on others to do the job for you

6. Cleaning every room in the house consist mostly of daily dusting and sweeping and occasional mopping and scrubbing. It is very important to clean these rooms because most family activities are done daily in these areas.

7. L iving room/family room This area is the gathering place of the family members after a long day’s of work or after meals. Guest are also entertained in the living room.

8. B edroom Is used for sleeping and for dressing. It may also be used at times for studying.

9. Kitchen The Kitchen needs frequent mopping, scrubbing and washing.

10. It should be the cleanest part of the house because food preparation, cooking and dishwashing are done in this area.

11. A clean kitchen is a guarantee to a clean and sanitary food served to the family .

12. A dirty kitchen is a breeding place for pests such as cockroaches, rats, and ants that thrive on garbage and spread germs.

13. The bathroom is another area in the house that should be as clean as the kitchen. Bathroom

14. The bathroom is used frequently by the family and therefore needs cleaning as often as possible. The bathroo m must be cleaned up after use.

15. The tiled bathroom needs to be scrubbed, mopped, and washe d with the right detergent. It must remain free of undesirable odor all the time.

16. Oftentimes, the cleanliness of the kitchen and bathroom is a reflection of the cleanliness and safety of a home .

17. 2 Cle a ning Regular cleaning of surfaces in the home removes dirt and food particles on which pollutants can grow. Regular house cleaning is essential to good health.

18. 3 Household Pollutants to Control Dust mites P o llen Germs, bacteria Animal hair and dander M o ld a n d mildew Pests (cockroaches, ants, mice, etc.)

19. 4 Reasons to Clean 01 02 03 04 05 06 Germs can be transferred from inanimate surfaces to hands and vice- versa. Salmonellacan survive freezing and can survive on dry surfaces for at least 24 hours. Cockroach and dust mite droppings cause asthma attacks in some people. Mold can cause allergic reactions or trigger asthma attacks. The average kitchen dishcloth can contain 4 billion living germs. Some germs can live on dry surfaces (such as toys) for several hours and moist surfaces (like bathroom sinks) for up to three days.

20. 5 Cleaning for a Healthier Home Clean and disinfected surface areas are a key to a healthy home. Household cleaning products that contain an active antibacterial or antimicrobial ingredient provide extra protection against pollutants, including those that may cause disease.

21. 6 Cleaning Products Disinfectants and disinfectant cleaners are the only products that kill germs Household cleaning products intended to kill germs on inanimate surfaces must carry an EPA registration number on their label.

22. 7 Getting Started Make a Plan Clean bedrooms weekly Clean kitchen daily Vacuum & dust at least once a week Clean bathrooms 1-2 times a week Discard quarterly Control clutter daily

23. 8 Cleaning Plan Break your c l eaning into small tasks. Spread it out over several days instead of doing it all at once. Involve all family members in the cleaning. Clean one room at a time.

24. 9 Make a Plan for Cleaning in Each Room Clean out clutter Clean from top to bottom S w e e p D ust V ac u um

25. 10 Cleaning Product Labels Read the label. Follow the instructions. Different products have different instructions.

26. 11 Kitchen Clean up food spills, crumbs, and liquids on countertops and floors immediately. Empty trash daily; clean and disinfect weekly. Clean food and grease from the stove daily. Wash and dry dishes as soon as possible after eating (or put in dishwasher). W ash f l o o rs w e e k l y .

27. 12 Kit c hen Keep the refrigerator clean and disinfected. Clean the outside and inside of the refrigerator. Clean the drip pan monthly.

28. 13 Bathroom Ke ep s ho w er doors and curtains open after use to allow air circulation. Shake water from curtains, and squeegee water from the shower walls and door. Wipe up spills around shower or tub. Use an exhaust fan to remove moisture in the air. Regularly check for and repair leaks.

29. 14 Bathroom S a nitize a nd disinfect toilets. Wash rugs weekly. Hang towels and wet items to dry, and launder at least weekly. Sanitize and disinfect sinks weekly. Wash shower curtains.

30. 15 Bedroom Wash bed sheets weekly in hot water, and dry them in a hot dryer. Wash pillows 4 times a year (replace annually). Wash blankets, comforters, and mattress pads monthly. V acuum w ee k l y , or damp mop hard-surface floors weekly. Dust furniture weekly.

31. 16 Reduce Clutter Clutter make cleaning more difficult. Clutter creates more surfaces that must be dusted. Clutter causes chaos.

32. 17 Tips for Vacuuming 01 02 03 04 05 Vacuum at least once a week –more often if you have a pet. Empty the canister when it’s half full (or throw it away if it’s disposable). A canister vacuum without a powered nozzle is good for cleaning upholstery, draperies, blinds, light dusting, and hard-surface floors. An upright vacuum or a canister with a powered nozzle is best for carpet. Use vacuum that has a HEPA filter and/or exhaust filter, or use a special bag that holds allergens inside the bag.

33. 18 Tips on Cleaning Refrigerator 01 Tip 05 Tip 03 Tip 07 Tip Turn off the controls. Clean the walls and shelves with all-purpose cleaner or a solution of baking soda and water. Clean mildew on the rubber stripping around the refrigerator door using a solution of 3/4 cup bleach with 1 gallon water (or 3 tablespoons bleach and 1 quart water). Unplug the refrigerator. Clean up spills immediately, especially raw meat, poultry, and fish juices; use a disinfectant (antibacterial) cleaner. Wipe up any water in the inside drawers, and clean them regularly. Remove the grille, and clean using hand-dishwashing detergent or an all-purpose cleaner. Remove the drip pan –clean and disinfect.

34. 19 Safety Tips to Follow when Cleaning Open the windows when using cleaning products. 01 Don’t leave cleaning buckets where children or pets can get into them. 02 Close caps and spouts, and put cleaning products away right after you use them. 03 Store cleaning products out of the reach of young children and pets and away from food. 04 Keep products in their original containers with their labels on. 05 Read and follow label directions. 06