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Housing I7.04 Storage
References: Homes & Interiors, p 538-543Lois WebberWSFC Public Schools
Guidelines for Storage Access storage needs
by deciding: 1.what needs to be
stored 2.where it needs to be
stored. 3. Analyze existing
storage to determine how it can be maximized.
Ex add shelf or hooks
Storage can be: open (visible/shelves) closed (hidden/behind doors or in drawers).
Storage can be built-in: which is attached to walls and can not be moved.
Use Adjustable shelves.
Modular storage(storage with different parts that can fit together in different ways).
Portable/ mobile storage can be moved. Ex. Rolling carts, shoe racks that can be moved
Common-use- storage is used by all/most members of the home. Linen closet, kitchen cabinets, armoire in living room
Items that are visible are easier to find.
Vertical storage= doors & walls
ex: hooks to hang mops, sports equipment, outdoor/lawn equipment.
Arranging items Arrange items according to
frequency –of- use. ( how often they are used)
Arrange commonly used items in locations that are within reach (accessible) to everyone.
Consider safety, put medicines, cleaning products & other poisons out of reach of children.
Label the containers and keep a list of what is where.
Cleaning Schedule for time management and people Daily: make bed, wash dishes, wipe
counters, sweep floor Weekly: change bed linens, laundry, clean
bathroom, vacuum/dust, mop kitchen/bath Monthly: clean refrigerator, range, kitchen
shelves, vacuum furniture and drapes/blinds Semi-annual: clean closets, wash all
bedding, wash walls, clean baseboards
Basic Cleaning Rules
1. Check to see if your products can be used for more than one purpose.
2. Check labels to see if toxic, poisonous, or flammable
3. Check to see if product will harm a surface. Not all products are safe for all surfaces
4. Follow directions of the product 5. NEVER MIX PRODUCTS 6. Store away from children and pets 7. Wear protective gloves
Cleaning Tools
2 main Types of cleaning tools 1. Tools that remove loose dirt and dust
Dust mop, broom, vacuum cleaner, dusting cloth
2. Tools that remove soil stuck to surfacesSponges, pails, wet mop, toilet bowl brush,
stepladder/stool