Introduction to

Manolito G. Aguilar Jr.Prepared by:

• Review and discuss the cleaning tools, supplies, and materials.

• Explain the importance of household services.

• Demonstrate the actual use of some cleaning tools, supplies, and materials.

Household Services

Household Services is a profitable business that an individual with appropriate and sufficient

knowledge, skills, and dedication can engage in.

Its is an economic/business activity that can help in the unemployment problems of our country.

Types and Uses of Cleaning Tools, Materials and Supplies

The Basic tool and equipment for housekeeping services must always be available.

BROOM-

It is a cleaning tool

used to sweep dirt on

the floor.

DUSTPAN-A

cleaning tool

used to scoop

the dirt and

wastes on the floor.

BUCKET-Used to hold the water or

any liquid

solution used in cleaning

.

COBWEBBER-

Used for sweeping the floor without a

stool; cleaning ceiling

corners and other high

areas.

WATER HOSE-A tube used to carry fluids

from one place to another.

HAND BRUSH-Used to brush dust away from rough

surfaces.

MOP with HANDLE

For manual

floor mopping

.

CLEANING TOWEL after

cleaning-To dry

bathroom floors,

walls, and floor tiles

after cleaning.

POLISHING CLOTH-

To polish metal

surface such as

bathroom fixtures.

DUSTING CLOTH-To dust wooden

and painted parts.

SCOURING PAD-

To scrub and to clean

painted surfaces, marble,

and porcelain.

TOILET BOWL

BRUSH-To clean

toilet bowls.

FLOOR AND WINDOW

SQUEEGESS-

To remove excessive

water from the surface

and corners.

TRASH BAGS-

Used so that wet garbage does not penetrate into the corners

and surfaces.

OILERS-To

prevent squeaking noise

of doors.

SPONGES-

To clean fine

surfaces.

TONGS-To pick up dirt

and cigarette butts on

ash trays.

BUCKETS-Used with mops for cleaning walls and

other parts of the unit.

INSECT SPRAY-Used to

fumigate and

eliminate pests and mosquito

es.

Make a research about the different types and uses of

cleaning equipment.