Housing & Interiors

9.01 Explain the Benefits of Interior Home Care

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.

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

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.

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, vaccumMonthly- clean refrigerator, range,

hardwood floors, vaccum 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 nailsCurved claw provides leverage

when pulling nails Screwdriver – driving and remove

screwsStandard- flathead -Phillips--directions will show a

screw with an X

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

Steel Tape MeasureRetractable 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 cuttingSide- 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.