Maintenance Of The Family House

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE

1. Broom
2. Brushes
3. Dusters
4. Mops
5. Dust pans
6. Dust bins        
7. Pails
8. Buckets          
9. Carpet sweeper          
10. Vacuum cleaner.

GUIDELINES FOR HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE

SUB-TOPIC: GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE

1. Always set apart sometimes for daily, weekly and seasonal cleaning of the house.
2. Use the correct house cleaning materials or agents for specific surfaces e.g. abrasives like vim for scouring bath tubes.
3. Use house and vacuum cleaning equipment such as mops, brooms cleaners properly.
4. Store house cleaning equipment and materials properly and out of reach of children.
5. Each surface or object should be given the correct cleaning treatment.
6. Household waste should be properly dispose off on daily basis.
7. Always clean the surrounding of the houses clean by cutting the hedge and grasses and bay not allowing stagnant waters around the house/

DAILY CLEANING OF SITTING ROOM

1. Open the doors and windows to air the room.
2. Sweep the floor and reach under all pieces of furniture.
3. Empty the waste paper basket.
4. Dust all surfaces, doors, windows and furniture.
5. Tidy up the cushions and arrange arm and head rests on the chairs.
6. Arrange furniture, newspaper, magazines and other items properly.
7. Put fresh flowers in the vase if necessary.

DAILY CLEANING OF DINING ROOM

1. Clean the table and remove any pieces of food.
2. Clean the table- mat and put them away.
3. Clean the table, dirty tables attracts flies.
4. Sweep off the pieces of food on the floor.
5. Dust the chairs and other pieces of furniture.
6. Arrange the chairs neatly.
7. Put fresh flowers.

DAILY CLEANING OF KITCHEN

1. Open the windows to air the room.
2. Sweep down cobwebs and dust from ceiling and walls.
3. Sweep the floor.
4. Wash any dirty plates and utensils.
5. Clean the sinks, draining board and the wall around it.
6. Wipe the stove or cooker.
7. Dust other surface in the kitchen e.g. cabinet, table, refrigerator.
8. Mop the floor.
9. Arrange the utensils.
10. Empty the dust bin or waste basket.
11. Sweep out the inside of the bin or basket using a stiff broom or brush.
12. Clean the broom or brush and put away properly.

DAILY CLEANING OF BATHROOM & TOILET

1. Sweep the floor with special broom.
2. Flush the toilet.
3. Remove debris, including bits of sponge.
4. Draw the shower curtain if in use.
5. Wash the bath tub and wash hand basin.
6. After each use, rinse the bath tub and mop up any water splashes on the floor.
7. Lift the seat of the W/C and sprinkle toilet cleaner such as “Harpic” inside the bowl.
8. Scrub the bowl with toilet brush, flush again.
9. Wipe the outside of the bowl, seat and cover using a suitable cloth.
10. Mop the floor.
11. Supply fresh toilet paper if necessary.

DAILY CLEANING OF THE BEDROOM

1. Open the windows and draw the curtains to air the room.
2. Take up mosquito net and adjust it neatly, if it is in use.
3. Dust the bedroom furniture.
4. Sweep the floor and brush the floor covering.
5. Make the bed.
6. Arrange the dressing table.
7. Clean the duster and put away neatly.

EVALUATION:

• Mention 5 guidelines for cleaning the family house.
• Describe the weekly cleaning of the sitting room 

ASSIGNMENT:

Draw and state the uses of 5 home cleaning equipments