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9.01 Interior Home Care
Pages 482-506Housing DecisionsLois Webber WSFCPS
Cleaning Two types of cleaning tools
1st type removes dust and dirt-things like dust mops, broom, vacuum cleaner, and dust cloths
2nd removes soil stuck on surfaces-things like sponges, wet mop, toilet bowl brush, stepladder
Keep all cleaning products in an organized area for ease of use.
EnergyGuide label states the average yearly cost of operate that appliance (refrigerators, dishwashers and washing machines)
Energy Star labelIs placed appliances that exceed energy standards for conservation.
ProductsChemicals aid your cleaning tasks;
seek environmental friendly (green) products; some may contain Disinfectant which is a cleaning agent that destroys bacteria.
The three basic kinds are:
1.Glass cleaner2. Grease-cutting liquids3. mild abrasive powder
Multi-purpose= can be used for more than one purpose
More about Products
Read labels to know if they are toxic, poisonous, or flammable; store in original containers.. Why?
Keep products out of reach of children and away from heat
DO NOT MIX PRODUCTS -toxic gas may be created.
ScheduleOrganization of time and/or people for
cleaning the home; when? who?Daily-make bed, wash dishes….Weekly-do laundry, change bed lines,
wash kitchen floor, dust, vacuumMonthly- clean refrigerator, range,
hardwood floors, vacuum upholstered furniture, blinds
Semiannual- clean closets, wash walls, wash woodworkIf facilities are used more often; then, they will need more cleaning
Repair tools Hammer
Driving and pulling nails Curved claw provides leverage when
pulling nails Screwdriver – driving and remove screws
Standard- flathead - Phillips--directions will show a screw with
an X imprinted in the head of the tool.
Hammer & Screwdriver
Adjustable WrenchAdjustable to fit different sizes of nutsUsed for loosening and tightening pipes,
pipe fittings, and nutsEx.) use to hold a nut and bolt to tighten
the screw Retractable Steel Tape Measure
Auto-roll-up tape measure that is at least 16 feet longSome have thumb lock to prevent it from retracting when being used
Pliers - used for gripping and cutting Side- Cutting
Cuts wire and stripping the insulation and plastic coating from electrical wire
Long- NoseBending wire Positioning small components into close
and difficult work areas Ladders
Climb up and down to reach high areas Ex.) cleaning fans
Installation
Pictures/ MirrorsHang pictures at eye-level, about
5'8" to 5'10". Select a frame that
compliments the room and the art.
See hand-out on hanging art.
Home Décor/ accessories
should tell your guests something about you
should give the room personality Can be just decorative (ex picture) Can be functional & decorative (ex
mirror, lamp) Plants Should relate to the décor of the
room