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TLE-HE-HOUSEHOLD SERVICES
Quarter 2 – Module 1:
TYPES AND USES OF CLEANING
TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND
MATERIALS
TLE - Grade 7/8
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 – Module 1: Types and Uses of Cleaning Tools, Equipment, Supplies
and Materials
First Edition, 2020

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TLE
Quarter 2 – Module 1:
Types and Uses of Cleaning
Tools, Equipment, Supplies, and
Materials
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the TLE-H.E.-HOUSEHOLD SERVICES 7/8 Alternative Delivery

Mode (ADM) Module on Types and Uses of Cleaning Tools, Equipment,
Supplies and Materials!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher
or facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12
Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic
constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this
also aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking
into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing
them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to
encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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For the learner:

Welcome to the TLE-H.E.-HOUSEHOLD SERVICES 7/8 Alternative Delivery

Mode (ADM) Module on Types and Uses of Cleaning Tools, Equipment,
Supplies and Materials!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time.
You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while
being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

This will give you an idea of the skills or

What I Need to Know competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

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check what you already know about the
What I Know
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.
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What’s In the current lesson with the previous one.

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or a situation.
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What is It lesson. This aims to help you discover and
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What’s More
skills of the topic. You may check the
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Key at the end of the module.
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What I Have Learned sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
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into real life situations or concerns.

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 This is a task which aims to evaluate your
Assessment level of mastery in achieving the learning
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lesson learned.

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed for Grade 7/8 students for them to develop
competencies in Household Services. It discusses and explains the
tools, equipment, supplies and materials used in cleaning. It also
demonstrates different techniques and processes which will guide the
learner in developing the skills and knowledge to work effectively and
efficiently.

The module covers one lesson only:

 Lesson 1 – Types And Uses Of Cleaning Tools, Equipment,

Supplies And Materials

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Recognize cleaning tools, equipment, supplies and materials.
2. Show the steps on how to correctly use cleaning tools,
equipment, supplies and materials through a diagram.
3. Observed safety measures/ precautions in using household
tools, equipment, supplies, and materials.

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 What I Know

Direction: Fill in the circles by writing a cleaning tool, equipment, supply or material
and its usage. Copy and write your answer on your notebook.

Cleaning
tools,
equipment,
supplies and
materials

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 Lesson TYPES AND USES OF CLEANING

1 TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES

AND MATERIALS
Today, cleaning is a very serious concern to have a well conducive
environment for living. Our home, working places and the whole environment
requires serious treatment in order to give us a clean atmosphere where we can easily
live.
Hence, there is a need to use the right tool for the right job. In this lesson,
you will familiarize on the different cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment in order
to provide an utmost service to its guests and therefore attain your goal.

Notes to the Teacher

The following are information that would lead to the
activities and assessment. Some activities may need your own
discretion upon checking or you may use a rubric if provided.
Please review the activities and answer keys and amend if
necessary.

What’s In

Direction: Look around your house and list down at least five cleaning tools,
equipment or supplies that you can find. Do this activity on your notebook.

1.
2.

3.

4.
5.

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 What’s New

Direction: Identify the following tools, equipment, supplies and materials used in
cleaning. Write your answer on your notebook.

1. 2. 3.

What is It

Dusters, wipes, mops and brushes are the common of cleaning tools used at
home for optimum cleaning efficiency and effective day-to-day maintenance.
Appropriate tools used in appropriate jobs yield desired results. Below is a list of
tools and equipment used in household services.

CLEANING MEANING/USE
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

Broom is a cleaning implement for sweeping made of

bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle.

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Dustpan is a cleaning tool commonly used to scoop the dirt
and wastes on the floor.

Vacuum cleaner is a device that uses an air pump to create

a partial vacuum to suck up dust and dirt, usually from
floors, and optionally from other surfaces as well. The dirt
is collected by either a dust bag or a cyclone for later
disposal.

Water Hoses are hollow tubes designed to carry fluids from

one location to another. Hoses are also sometimes called
pipes (the word pipe usually refers to a rigid tube, whereas
a hose is usually a flexible one), or more generally tubing.
The shape of a hose is usually cylindrical (having a circular
cross section).

Bucket is a watertight, vertical cylinder or truncated cone,

with an open top and a flat bottom, usually attached to a
semi-circular carrying handle that is used to hold water or
any liquid solution used in cleaning.

Cobwebbier is used for reaching and sweeping of floor

without a stool. It is also used to in stairwells, ceiling
corners and other high areas.

Sponge is characterized by readily absorbing water and

becoming soft when wet while retaining toughness: used
in bathing, in wiping or cleaning surfaces, etc.

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 Dishcloth is used in the kitchen to dry dishes and other
surfaces. Typically, they are made of cotton or other cloth,
such as microfiber, and measure 11" to 13" inches square

Cleaning Cloth is used to wipe the cleaning tools and

equipment.

A floor buffer is an electrical appliance that is used to clean

and maintain non-carpeted floors, such as hardwood,
marble, tile or linoleum. It is also known as a floor polisher.

SUPPLIES/MATERI MEANING/USE
ALS

Cleaning detergent is a surfactant or a mixture of

surfactants with "cleaning properties in diluted solutions
that is also used in cleaning purposes

Liquid Detergent is a detergent in liquid form used for

cleaning tools and equipment.

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Scrubbing Foam is used to remove the contaminants of
any tool and equipment.

Paper towel is an absorbent textile made from paper

instead of cloth used in drying hands, wiping windows,
dusting and cleaning up spills.

Water is a liquid used for cleaning most of the tools and

equipment. It is also known as the universal solvent.

A waste container is a container for temporarily storing

refuse and waste.

Baking soda otherwise known as bicarbonate of soda or

sodium bicarbonate is used to deodorize refrigerators

A glove is a garment that covers the whole hand of a person

that performs household services.

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 What’s More

MATCHING TYPE

Direction: Match the functions of household services tools, equipment, and

supplies in Column A with the terms in Column B. Write only the letter of your
answer on your notebook.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. It is used to hold water or any liquid a. Water
solution used in cleaning. b. Waste container
2. It is a cleaning tool commonly used c. Gloves
to scoop the dirt and wastes on the d. Baking soda
floor. e. Vacuum cleaner
4. They are devices used to achieve a f. Broom
task but not consumed during the g. Tools
process. h. Scrubbing foam
5. An implement for sweeping. i. Dustpan
6. A device which uses an air pump. j. Bucket
7. It is also known as bicarbonate soda.
8. It is a garment which covers the
whole hand.
9. It is a bin for refuses and wastes.
10. It is the universal solvent.

What I Have Learned

Direction: Write an essay about your learning on this lesson/module using the guide
phrases below.

I have learned that

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

I have realized that

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

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I will apply

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

Essay Rubrics
Areas of
Assessment 10 points 7 points 4 points 1 point
Presents ideas Presents ideas
in an original in a consistent Ideas are too Ideas are vague
Ideas manner manner general or unclear

Organization Strong and Organized Some No

organized beg/mid/end organization; organization;
beg/mid/end attempt at a lack
beg/mid/end beg/mid/end

Understanding Writing shows Writing shows a Writing shows Writing shows

strong clear adequate little
understanding understanding understanding understanding

Mechanics Few (if any) Few errors Several errors Numerous

errors errors

TOTAL POINTS: /40

What I Can Do

Direction: Make a two-stanza poem about our lesson. Write this down on your
notebook
Rubric
Organization
-Sequencing of words and phrases is 20 POINTS
logical and the reader is able to follow the
ordering of ideas.

Word Choice
-The poem uses many price and 20 POINTS
descriptive words to develop main ideas
or message about our lesson.
Expression and Creativity 10 POINTS
TOTAL /50 POINTS

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 Assessment

PICTURE GALLERY
Directions: Identify the following tools, equipment, supplies and materials used in
cleaning. Write your answer on your notebook.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

10.

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 Additional Activities

Direction: Choose a cleaning tool, equipment, supply/material available at home.

Write the steps on how to use it through a diagram using the format below. Then,
provide the safety precautions in using this tool or equipment.

Step 1
Safety Precautions

Example:
Cleaning agent

Never mix with other

Step 2 chemicals unless
prescribed/indicated on the
product.

Step 3

Step 4

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What’s More
1. j
2. i
3. h
4. g
5. f
6. e
7. d
8. c
9. b
10. a
What I Have Learned
Answers may vary
What I Can Do
What I Know
Answers may vary
*Answers may vary
Assessment
What’s In
1. gloves
2. dustpan Answers may vary
3. kitchen towel
4. cleaning cloth What’s In
5. bucket
What’s New
6. vacuum cleaner
7. water 1. vacuum cleaner
8. sponge
9. broom 2. sponge
10. floor buffer
3. bucket/water
pail
Additional Activity
Answers may vary
Answer Key
References
Books:

Corpuz, Ronald M, et.al. ETHICS: STANDARDS OF HUMAN CONDUCT.,

“MINDSHAPERS CO., INC., Intramuros, Manila, pp. 1 – 7.

K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education: Household

Services

Non-books:

“Bissell® Floor Scrubber Buffer - 13 Inch Model.” 13 inch Bissell® Carpet Scrubber
& Floor Buffer. Accessed November 21, 2020.
https://www.floorbuffers.com/low-speed-floor-buffers/13-inch-175-rpm-
floor-buffing-machines/bissell-floor-scrubber-buffer-13-inch.html.

“Floor Buffer.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, May 16, 2018.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floor_buffer.

“HDX Giant Commercial Corn Broom-750.” The Home Depot. Accessed November
21, 2020. https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-Giant-Commercial-Corn-
Broom-750/204324847.

“Household Glove (12pk): Gloves & Hand Protection, Janitorial Supplies.” WF

Cascade - Hygiene & Cleaning Supplies, May 10, 2018.
https://www.wfhcsupplies.com/product/household-glove/.

“Magic Rubber Dustpan.” Tyroler, November 19, 2020.

https://tyrolerltd.com/dustpan-brush/magic-dustpan.

“Paper Towel.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, August 5, 2020.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_towel.

“Waste Container.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, October 21, 2020.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waste_container.

wiseGEEK. Conjecture Corporation. Accessed November 21, 2020.

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-baking-soda.htm.

“Vacuum Cleaner.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, October 17, 2020.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_cleaner.
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