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