Housekeeping_Laundry_Lesson.power points

House keeping

1. Housekeeping Services: Launder Articles & Fabrics TVET Health Care Support Services Unit: Launder Articles and Fabrics Prepared for classroom teaching and student handouts (Kenya, TVET)

2. Learning Outcome By the end of this lesson students should be able to launder articles and fabrics: identify equipment and materials, perform pre-laundry activities, conduct laundry procedures, use checklists, and finish items correctly.

3. Laundry Equipment and Materials Washing machines (domestic and industrial) Dryers and hydro-extractors/spinners Boilers and hot water systems Irons, steam irons, pressing machines and flatwork ironers Sorting tables, laundry trolleys, carts and storage racks Consumables: detergents, bleaches, softeners, stain removers, disinfectants

4. Pre-Laundry Activities Collection and segregation using color-coded bags Sorting by colour, fabric type and degree of soiling Inspection for stains, tears, missing buttons and foreign objects Stain treatment and pre-soaking where necessary Weighing loads and selecting correct wash programme Safety checks for equipment and chemical measurements

5. Laundry Procedures (Practical Steps) Receive and record soiled linen in laundry register Sort and prepare loads according to instructions Load machine correctly (do not overload) and add detergents/disinfectants Select appropriate wash temperature and cycle Rinse thoroughly and use hydro-extractor or dryers Drying options: tumble drying or line drying (sunlight for disinfection)

6. Laundry Checklist (Quality Control) Was collection and segregation correct? Were stains identified and pre-treated? Was correct chemical/detergent used and measured? Was machine load appropriate (not overloaded)? Were temperatures and cycles chosen correctly? Were items properly rinsed and fully dried? Was documentation completed (register & tracking)?

7. Finishing Equipment Flatwork ironer / calender for sheets and large linen Steam irons and pressing machines for garments Folding tables, hangers, and clips Spot finishing tools (sizing, steamers) Packaging materials and storage racks

8. Finishing Procedures (Steps) Check dryness and fabric care label before finishing Press or iron using correct heat settings for fabric type Fold neatly using standard hospital/facility folds for sheets and garments Hang items that crease easily and protect from dust Inspect for final quality: stains, damage or missing items Package and label for distribution

9. Finishing Checklist (Final QA) Are all items clean, dry and pressed correctly? Are there any damages, burns or stains remaining? Are garments and linen folded/hung to standard? Is packaging clean and labeled correctly? Has distribution been recorded and scheduled?

10. Infection Control & Safety in Laundry Use PPE: gloves, aprons, closed shoes Color-code bags to separate infectious linen Use appropriate disinfectants and follow contact times Avoid manual handling of heavily soiled items where possible Ensure good ventilation and regular machine maintenance

11. Assessment & Practical Tasks Demonstration: correctly sort, treat and load a wash cycle Practical: operate ironer/steamer and fold linen to hospital standard Written: complete a laundry and finishing checklist Oral: explain chemical choices and temperature selection

12. Summary & Key Points Proper sorting and pre-treatment prevent damage and cross-contamination Correct machine use, dosages and temperatures ensure hygiene and fabric care Finishing and checklists maintain quality and traceability Safety and infection control are paramount in healthcare laundry