Housekeeping tools and equipment serve as aid in cleaning the house properly and faster. House cleaning tools help accomplish cleaning tasks quickly and easily.
Here are some of the common cleaning tools specifically designed for each stage of the cleaning process:
1. Dusting tools Dusting Tool Use or Function microfiber cloth removes dust from fine furniture without scratching its finish feather duster removes dust from delicate items such as lamps and sculptures
microfiber clothes f eather dusters
2. Sweeping tools. Brooms are of three kinds and each kind of broom is used for a specific purpose. Sweeping Tool Use or Function soft broom or tambo used for sweeping dry floors made of tiles, cement, or wood stiff broom made of coconut midribs; used for sweeping wet or dry floors made of cement; can also be used in the yard long- handled broom used to remove cobwebs and dirt on the walls, in the ceilings and other high areas that cannot be reached with use of a stiff broom
soft broom or tambo s tiff broom l ong- handled broom t rash can v acuum cleaner d ust pan
Tool Use or Function vacuum cleaner Sucks up dust and dirt from different surface dustpan Used to collect items swept by the broom Trash can and trash bags Container or bag used o gather trash
3 . Wet- cleaning tools. You can also use buckets, mops, and sponges to keep floors and household surfaces clean. Wet- cleaning Tool Use or Function bucket container for water mop used to clean and wipe flooring and other surfaces sponge used to absorb and wipe spilled liquid on the table and other furniture
sponge mop bucket
Mops can be of the old- fashioned string or yarn- type style where you squeeze the water out by hand. On the other hand, a built- in handle in a sponge mop is used to squeeze out excess water.
4 . Toilet- cleaning tools. The toilet needs to be cleaned regularly. The following are toilet cleaning tools. Toilet-cleaning Tool Use or Function scrub brush used for heavy cleaning and scrubbing of soap scum from tub and lavatory, grimes from tiled floor and wall small brush (could be an inexpensive toothbrush) helps remove dirt and grime in the fixtures toilet scrub with holder keeps the toilet bowl clean plunger removes clogs in the toilet bowl
Other cleaning supplies that go with the toilet cleaning tools include detergent soap and cleaning powder. These should be kept in a closet for cleaning materials after use for proper storage to avoid accidents among family members.