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Basic Cleaning Tools and Procedures

Cleaning Tools

2 main Types of cleaning tools

1. Tools that remove loose dirt and dustDust mop, broom, vacuum cleaner, dusting

cloth

2. Tools that remove soil stuck to surfacesSponges, pails, wet mop, toilet bowl brush,

stepladder/stool

Cleaning Products

Basic Cleaning products that every home should have: Glass cleaner Grease cutting liquid Mild abrasive powder Disinfectant: cleaning agent that destroys

bacteria

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 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

Saving Energy in the Home

Energy Guide: label that states the yearly average cost to operate an appliance

Energy Star Label: product is better for the environment because it LESS energy than standard models

Repair Tools for the Home

Hammer: has a curved claw, used to drive and pull nails.

Screwdrivers: used to drive and remove screws

Standard: flat head, ranges from very small to large

Phillips head: fits a slot shaped with a X or T shape. Used to assemble furniture, bookcases, cabinets, etc.

Adjustable Wrench

Used to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts Comes in many different sizes If the nut is hard to turn, apply a lubricant

such as WD40

Steel Tape Measure

Used to measure areas larger than 3 feet. Usually retractable and most have thumb locks.

Can have standard or metric measurements

Pliers: used for gripping & cutting

Slip joint pliers: Moves to fit nut and bolt

Channel lock pliers: used for plumbing problems (loosen and tighten nuts/bolts)

Long nose pliers: used for bending wires and positioning components in small areas

Excellent for floral arranging and crafts also

Side-cutting pliers: used to cut wire and to strip the insulation and coating off electrical wire

Ladders

Used to reach high places in order to reach items, do repairs or paint interiors and exterior walls. Can be small (2-3 steps) up to 16’ or more. Made of aluminum, steel, fiberglass

Installation

Pictures/mirrors: Per Danny Lipford The center of the picture should be at eye level,

approximately 60” from the floor. Leave at least a 3” to 6” gap between the top of

a sofa and the bottom of the picture frame, and 4” to 8” inches from a table top.

Find the Stud and use hardware that is compatible with the weight of the picture or mirror

Home Decor

Easy changes to update or change décor 1. Paint a room 2. Rearrange furniture 3. Add or take away accessories 4. Reupholster furniture or add slip covers 5. Change window treatments 6. Replace flooring, add rugs