HOUSEKEEPING

Quarter 1 – Week 3

LESSON 3
SET-UP EQUIPMENT AND TROLLY

After going through this module, you are expected to:

● Correctly select and demonstrate proper use of tools, materials, and equipment
according to the task requirement
● Properly set trolley/caddy with cleaning materials according to needs and with
institutional standards

LESSON 3
SET-UP EQUIPMENT AND TROLLEY

The housekeeping attendant should have a broad knowledge and skills in cleaning and
preparing rooms for incoming guests in a commercial accommodation establishment. Cleaning
supplies and materials required for servicing rooms are properly selected and prepared for use.
Supplies for trolleys are identified and selected or ordered in sufficient numbers following
enterprise procedures. Also, the trolleys are safely loaded with adequate supplies under
enterprise procedures.

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Proper Use and Selection of Cleaning Tools, Materials, and Equipment

The housekeeping tools, materials, and equipment must be used and selected correctly
according to its function and the task to be done. A good housekeeper should be equipped with
knowledge and skills on this to prevent accidents and damage.

Below are the cleaning tools, materials, and equipment used in Housekeeping and its
functions.

Manual Cleaning Description/Function Manual Cleaning Description/Function

Equipment Equipment

Abrasives
Dustbin

sharpening stones or
grit papers used to used to collect daily
polish metal or wooden garbage in the hotel
surfaces

Dusting cloths
Brushes

handy flat brushes used soft cloths used for

to remove dust wiping the surface dust

Housekeeping Janitor’s trolley

Trolley

keeps all the guest a trolley that stores

room and bathroom cleaning supplies such
supplies in an as detergents, mops,
organized manner dustbins, etc.

Mops Scrubber

used to wipe the floor used to scrub sticky

also by absorbing wet stains that can’t be
substance on it removed by a mop

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 Spray bottles Caddy

used for storing

cleaning tools and
used to spray water or
supplies in an
chemical solutions on
organized way while
the surface
cleaning

Electric Cleaning
Equipment Description/Function Electric Cleaning Description/Function
Equipment

Box sweeper Vacuum cleaner

consists of a friction
draws dust and other
brush that moves on
particles in a container
the floor, clean floor
by the suction motor
and carpets

Polishing
Machine

used to shine floors

Cleaning Supplies Cleaning Supplies Description/Function

Description/Function
and Materials and Materials

Water Paper towel

an absorbent made
a basic necessity for
from paper used for
cleaning and washing
drying, rubbing, and
out dirt
cleaning spills

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Cleaning detergent Waste container

a mixture of surfactant temporary storage for

in diluted solutions garbage
used for cleaning
purposes

Liquid detergent Baking soda

a cleansing agent that

also known as sodium
differs from soap that
bicarbonate often
can emulsify oils and
used as a deodorizer
hold dirt in suspension

Scrubbing foam

Gloves
used to cover hand to
used to remove stains
prevent direct
and contaminants
exposure to dirt,
from the surface,
harmful substance,
tools, and equipment
and chemicals

GENERAL GUIDELINES IN USING CLEANING EQUIPMENT

1. Inspect the electrical equipment before use. Check if there are defects or broken parts.
2. Remember to follow the manual on how to operate the equipment.
3. Use the equipment carefully. Never leave it in unsafe areas unattended.
4. Avoid using electrical equipment in wet areas to prevent electrical accidents.
5. Have a regular maintenance of equipment.
6. Clean equipment before storing it. See to it that they are stored in a safe place away from
water.

SETTING UP A TROLLEY AND CADDY

A trolley is a movable cart designed to keep linen

and supplies to the guestrooms.
It holds items such as plastic bag containers for garbage and
hygiene supplies, cleaning agents like detergent and
chemicals, cleaning equipment, and varieties of cloths.
Trolley also gathers supplies from the guestrooms. However,
a caddy is a small and handy container that is used to store
cleaning supplies and materials in an organized way.

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Below are the things to keep in mind when setting up and using a trolley.

1. Always maintain the cleanliness and neatness of the trolley.

2. Stack the linen on the shelves with folds facing outwards.
3. Place a bag container for soiled items to one end of the trolley.
4. Set up all the needed items on the shelves of the trolley for convenience.
5. Position the trolley outside the room where you are servicing so people would know that you
are working.
6. Avoid trolley from blocking fire exits.
7. Regularly empty linen bag and garbage container.
8. Prevent overloading your trolley. Keep only necessary things for cleaning.
9. Move the trolley carefully to prevent bumping on the walls and people were passing.
10. Clean and sanitize the trolley right away after using it.
11. Store the trolley properly in the service area away from fire exits and doorways.
A cleaning caddy keeps your needed cleaning supplies in one spot. It is easy to carry around
your working station.

Here are some important things to remember when setting up a

cleaning caddy:

1. Make sure that you gathered and stored all the necessary
cleaning supplies and materials like detergent, gloves, scrubbing
foam, etc.
2. Avoid putting too many supplies in the caddy. Overloading can
break the handle of the caddy or the caddy itself.
3. After using each supply, bring it back to the section it is
located to prevent misplacing.
4. Regularly check the materials and supplies. Refill the empty
bottles of water or liquid detergent.
Wash the soiled cloths before returning it
5. Store the caddy to the place that can be easily grabbed whenever you use it like under the
kitchen or bathroom sink, in the laundry room or cabinet

● Cleaning materials and equipment required for servicing rooms are correctly selected
and prepared for use.
● A good housekeeper should be knowledgeable and skillful in using and selecting
housekeeping tools, materials, and equipment to prevent accidents and damage.
● Housekeeping tools, materials, and equipment are classified into three: manual cleaning
equipment, electric cleaning equipment and cleaning supplies and materials.
● A trolley is a movable cart designed to keep linen and supplies to the guestrooms.
It holds items such as plastic bag containers for garbage and hygiene supplies, cleaning
agents like detergent and chemicals, cleaning equipment, and varieties of cloths.

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 CAMARIN HIGH SCHOOL
TECHNOLOGY & LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION
HOUSEKEEPING 9
ACTIVITY SHEET
Quarter 1 – Week 3

Name: ____________________________________ Grade & Section: _____________

TLE Teacher: ____________________________

PERFORMANCE TASK

Activity 1
Direction: Draw and label at least five cleaning tools, materials, and equipment you have
already seen and used at home, school, or in other facilities. Share your experience on using
those things. 2 Points each

1. 2. 3.

4. 5.

Activity 2
Direction: List down the Do’s and Don'ts in setting up and using the trolley and caddy. Write your
answer on the box below. 10 Points

DO’s DON’Ts
TROLLEY

1. 4.

2. 5.

3. 6.

CADDY

7. 9.

8. 10.

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 CAMARIN HIGH SCHOOL
TECHNOLOGY & LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION
HOUSEKEEPING 9
ACTIVITY SHEET
Quarter 1 – Week 3

Name: ____________________________________ Grade & Section: _____________

TLE Teacher: ____________________________

WRITTEN TASK

A. Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer before each number.
10 Points

___1. Which absorbent is made from paper used for drying, rubbing, and cleaning spills?
A. cloth C. mop
B. paper towel D. dusting cloth
___2. Ms. Vanessa needs to eliminate the odor of the room. Which of the following cleaning
supplies can she use?
A. water C. foam
B. detergent D. baking soda
___3. Store the trolley properly in service area away from _____________.
A. fire exit C. both A&B
B. doorways D. none of the above
___4. Which of the following is used to shine the floor?
A. abrasive C. polishing machine
B. box sweeper D. scrubber
___5. Stack the linen on the shelves with folds facing _________________.
A. inward C. forward
B. outward D. backward
___6. What electrical equipment is used to scrub sticky stains that can’t be removed by a mop?
A. scrubbing foam C. scrubber
B. cloth D. vacuum cleaner
___7. Where should the trolley be placed so people would know that you are working?
A. near the fire exit C. inside the working station
B. corridor D. outside the room you are cleaning
___8. Which of the following is NOT electric cleaning equipment?
A. scrubber C. vacuum cleaner
B. box sweeper D. polishing machine
___9. What electrical equipment draws dust and other particles in a container by the suction
motor?
A. scrubbing foam C. scrubber
B. cloth D. vacuum cleaner
___10. What is placed to one end of the trolley to keep soiled items?
A. bag container C. brush
B. dustbin D. linen

B1. Direction: Identify the housekeeping tools, materials, and equipment being described by
each statement. Write your answer on the blank provided before each number. 5 Points

___________1. It is a trolley that stores cleaning supplies such as detergents, mops,

dustbins etc.
___________2. It keeps all the guest rooms and bathroom supplies in an organized manner.
___________3. It consists of friction brush that moves on the floor, cleans floor and carpets.
___________4. It is a mixture of surfactant in diluted solutions used for cleaning purposes.

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___________5. It is used to cover hand to prevent direct exposure to dirt, harmful
substance, and chemicals.

B2. Direction: Put a check ( √ ) if the statement describes a correct way of setting and using the
trolley, put a cross (X) if not. Write your answer in a separate sheet of paper. 5 Points

_________1. Stack the linen on the shelves with folds facing outwards.
_________2. Position the trolley inside the room where you are servicing so people would
know that you are working.
_________3. Overload your trolley with a lot of cleaning tools and equipment for your
convenience.
_________4. Place a bag container for soiled items to one end of the trolley.
_________5. Store the trolley properly in the service area beside fire exits and doorways.

SCORESHEET-Q1-W3

WRITTEN TASK A.
B.1.
2.

TOTAL WRITTEN
PERFORMANCE TASK 1.
2.
TOTAL PERFORMANCE

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