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TVL – HE - HOUSEKEEPING
Quarter 1 – Module 4:

USE OF HOUSEKEEPING TOOLS,

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
TVL – Grade 11
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 4: Use of Housekeeping Tools, Materials, and Equipment
First Edition, 2020

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TVL
Quarter 1 – Module 4:
Use of Housekeeping Tools,
Materials, and Equipment
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the TVL-Housekeeping Services 11 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)

Module on Use Housekeeping Tools, Materials, and Equipment!

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
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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.

For the learner:

Welcome to the TVL-Housekeeping Services 11 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)

Module on Use Housekeeping Tools, Materials, and Equipment!

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:

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

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lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
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We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the nature of Housekeeping Services. The scope of this module permits it to
be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the
diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. recognize the different housekeeping tools, equipment, and materials;
2. look and list for housekeeping tools, equipment, and materials available at
home; and
3. show appreciation on the importance of knowing how to safely use electric
equipment.

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 What I Know

Direction: Identify the following housekeeping tools, equipment and supplies. Then,
provide their respective function/usage. Write your answers on your notebook.

Housekeeping Tool, Equipment, Function/Usage

Supplies
1.

___________________

2.

___________________

3.

___________________

1
4.

___________________

5.

___________________

6.

___________________

7.

___________________

2
8.

___________________

9.

___________________

10.

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Lesson USE OF HOUSEKEEPING
4 TOOLS, MATERIALS, AND
EQUIPMENT

Good housekeeping in public areas, be it a hotel or building requires very

thorough cleaning. With a clean and sanitized environment, house guests and
occupants are protected from possible diseases. For a thorough cleaning, the
establishment must be equipped with appropriate cleaning and sanitizing
equipment, tools, and supplies.

What’s In

Direction: To review the previous lesson, answer the following questions on your
notebook:
A. In the event that a suspicious object is found in the premises of the hotel,
what actions shall be undertaken?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
B. What are the measures designed to protect guests from their possible enemies
who may be in disguise as a visitor:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Notes to the Teacher
This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help you
in guiding the learners.

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 rubric if
provided. Please review the activities and answer keys
and amend if necessary.

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 What’s New

Direction: List down 10 cleaning tools and equipment that you can find at
home. Write your answer on your notebook.

1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.

What is It

CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

A. Floor Cleaning Equipment

Cleaning tools Usage and Maintenance

It is used to eliminate loose soil and dust particles

from carpet surfaces, upholstered furniture and
even hard surfaces. Dust bags must be emptied
daily. After using, roll back the wire neatly on the
back of the vacuum cleaner. Place it on one end of
the trolley.

Vacuum cleaner

To be used in scrubbing, stripping and polishing

hard floor surfaces and also vinyl, wood parquet,
etc.

Use the appropriate pad for scrubbing, stripping

and polishing. Give the wax on the floor enough
time to dry before polishing.

Floor Polisher

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 This is used to pick – up dirt and particles from the
carpet. Press the handle and push towards the dirt
to vacuum-sweep the carpet.

Carpet sweeper

This and is called an “all-purpose vacuum” as it is

used for both dry and wet surfaces and also for
absorbing water in flooded or wet surface.

Hydro vacuum cleaner

This extractor is used when the carpet is heavily

soiled. It penetrates into the inner surfaces of the
carpet and removes embedded soil or dirt.

Carpet Extractor

To be used for drying carpet after extraction. It

expedites drying by about 50%.

Carpet Dryer

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B. Floor Cleaning Tools

For mopping, floor striping and waxing.

Floor Mop

Use to wring and flush out excess water in the mop

during damp mopping.

Mop wringer

This is needed to remove excessive water from the

window. It also speeds up the drying process. Make
sure that rubber strips are supple. Have it replaced
the moment it turns hard and brittle.

Window Squeegee

This is needed to remove excessive water from the

surface and corners. It also speeds up the drying
process. Make sure that rubber strips are supple.
Have it replace the moment it turns hard and
brittle.

Floor Squeegee

Soft broom is for fine and flat surfaces like vinyl

and wood. Stick broom is ideal for rough surfaces
like grounds.

Soft Broom

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 Cleans surface with the natural finishing of wooden
handle to grab it with ease.

Stick Broom

To be used to dust mop the floor during follow up

cleaning.

Dust Mop

Warning sign to alert people that the floor is wet

and slippery and they should not step on it. It is a
tool for the prevention of slips and injuries.

Caution Sign

C. Other Cleaning Tools and Materials

Carrier of amenities and cleaning supplies during

room make-up.

Room Boy’s Cart

Container for cleaning chemicals and tools.

Caddy Box

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 Should not be used for painted surfaces, mirrors
and glass panels, nor with scouring powder. Always
make sure the pads are wet before using them.
Wash and rinse after each use. Also rinse at the
end of each day to insure that there is no soap left
on the pads.

Green: for scrubbing purposes only; White: for

cleaning painted surfaces, glass mirrors and
Scouring pads porcelain.

This is used for dusting wooden furniture. Make

sure the cloths are clean; otherwise the dusty cloth
will merely rub the dust unto the surface being
dusted.

Dusting Cloth

It is use for drying bathroom walls and floor tiles

after they are cleaned. Make sure the cloths are
dry. If the walls and tiles are not wiped dry, water
marks will develop.

Cleaning Towels

This cloth is used for polishing metal surfaces like

bathroom fixtures. Used cloths that are made of
fiber to be able to absorb the water left behind
during the cleaning process.

Polishing Cloths

This brush is meant for brushing away dust from

rough surfaces as rattan, wicker-work, etc. Make
sure that the brush is not left immersed on the
cleaning water for a long time.

Hand Brushes

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 For dusting furniture and fixture. Use dusters for
dusting furniture and fixtures.

Duster

It is used for cleaning toilet bowls. Toilet brush

should be kept after use in the storeroom either in
a holder on in a plastic bag hanging on one end of
the trolley. Never leave the brush with other
cleaning equipment elsewhere as they contain a lot
of dirt and bacteria that can contaminate other
cleaning materials.

Toilet Bowl Brush

Use this broom to remove cobwebs in the ceiling.

Clean the bristle of the broom after use and at the
end.

Ceiling Broom
For cleaning in between surfaces of tiles. Brush the
cleavages in between tiles using this tool, then
sweep away the dust.

Grouting Brush

To be used for picking up dirt and cigarette butts

found on ashtrays. Wash and rinse after use; give
special rinse at the end of the day to make sure that
there is no soap left in the pads.

Tong

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 To be used for cleaning surfaces. Wash and rinse
after use; give special rinse at the end of the day to
make sure that there is no soap left in the pads.

Sponges

For scrapping embedded dirt and candles that stick

to floors.

Putty Knife/ Scrappers

To be applied in hinges of doors so as to prevent

squeaking sounds from the door. Use sparingly.
Once there is no squeaky sound, wipe excessive soil
away as it can spill on floor or carpet and cause
stain.

Oilers

To prevent an accident, try to reach high areas to

be cleaned using this stair. Then fold and return to
its storage after use.

Portable Stairs

Used for fumigation so as to eliminate pest and

mosquitoes. Spray the area while windows and
doors are close. Leave it closed for at least 15
minutes. Then open to allow vapors and bad smell
to evaporate. Then remove dead mosquitoes.

Insect Sprayer

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 Protection of cleaners against contamination
during cleaning process.

Hand Gloves
Serves as eye protection when handling dangerous
chemicals while cleaning.

Googgles

Trash receptacle is for the disposal of trash. The

plastic liner helps to capture soil moisture, as well
as germs and fungi that would have embedded into
the lining of the trash can. If these are not
eliminated, they can cause foul smell, aside from
harbouring more bacteria.

Trash Receptacles with

Plastic Liners

How to Safely Use Electric Equipment

* Voltage of the machine and supply should be the same.
* Plugs must be used correctly.
* Machine and socket must be switched off before plugging in or disconnecting.
* Check the cable and flexes if properly clamped into plugs.
* Loose cable should lie behind the machine as close to the wall as possible and
passes over door handles if passing the door way.

What’s More

Direction: Answer the question below in an essay format. Write your answer on
your notebook.

 How do you safely use a housekeeping electric equipment?

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 Essay Rubrics
Areas of
Assessment A B C D
Presents ideas Presents ideas
in an original in a Ideas are too Ideas are
Ideas manner consistent general vague or
manner unclear
10 points 7 points 4 points 1 point
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
10 points 7 points 4 points 1 point
Understandin Writing shows Writing shows Writing shows Writing shows
g strong a clear adequate little
understandin understandin understandin understandin
g g g g
10 points 7 points 4 points 1 point
Mechanics Few (if any) Few errors Several errors Numerous
errors errors
10 points 7 points 4 points 1 point

TOTAL / 40
POINTS

What I Have Learned

Identification: Identify the following housekeeping tools, equipment, and materials.

Write your answers your notebook.
_____________1. Serves as eye protection when handling dangerous chemicals while
cleaning.
_____________2. This is used to protect the hands from getting into direct contact with
the dirt that maybe a source of bacterial contamination and disease.
_____________3. Use this broom to remove cobwebs in the ceiling.
_____________4. Carrier of amenities and cleaning supplies during room make-up.
_____________5. This extractor is used when the carpet is heavily soiled.
_____________6. Use to wring and flush out excess water in the mop during damp
mopping.
_____________7. To be used in scrubbing, stripping and polishing hard floor surfaces
and also vinyl, wood parquet, etc.
_____________8. Container for cleaning chemicals and tools.
_____________9. For scrapping embedded dirt and candles that stick to floors.

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_____________10. Used for fumigation so as to eliminate pest and mosquitoes.

What I Can Do

Direction: Write an essay on the importance of being able to identify and determine
the functions of common housekeeping tools, equipment, materials, and supplies
using the following guide phrases.
I have learned that
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

I have realized that

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

I will apply

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Note: The same essay rubric will be used to evaluate your answer.

Assessment

Direction: Fill in the blanks

Below are the hotel tools, materials, and equipment in housekeeping. Fill in the
missing letters to form a group of words related to tools/equipment/materials in
housekeeping. Write your answer on your activity notebook.

1. __ __R __ __ T E __ __ R A __ T __ __

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2. M __ __ ___ ___ I ___ G __ R

3. W __ __ __ __ W SQ__ __ __ G __ __

4. __ __ S T ___ ___ P

5. D __ S __ E __

6. H A __ __ __ L O __ E S

7. ___ ___ G G __ __ S

8. ___ ___ R T A B __ __ __ __ A I __ __

9. O I L __ __ __

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10. T O__ __ __

Additional Activities

A. Direction: With the guidance of your parents/guardians look for cleaning

tools/equipment/materials available at home. Make a list of the different
tools, equipment, and materials that may be found in your home. Identify the
function of each and determine whether or not this can be used in the
housekeeping industry.

Name of Can be used in the

Tool/Equipment/Material Function health care setting
Yes (/) No (/)

Answer Key

10. Tongs
9. Oilers
8. Portable Stairs
7. Googles
6. Hand Gloves
Answers may vary 5. Duster
What I Can Do 4. Dust Mop
Squeegee
3. Windown
2. Mop Wringer
Answers may vary 1. Carpet Extractor
Additional Activity Assessment

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What’s In
A.
1. Do not touch the object nor open it for it may be a bomb that will explode.
2. Report the matter to the Security Office (if there is one) or to the Duty Manager.
3. The Security Office or the Duty Manager will coordinate with bomb experts to check the suspicious
object.
4. If the object is proven to be a bomb or explosive, the surrounding areas around the explosive shall
be cordoned.
5. Guests and occupants within the affected area will be asked to vacate the said area.
6. A bomb disposal squad shall be asked to handle the emergency.
7. Everyone must be cautioned and asked to calm down. They must be assured that everything is
under control.
B.
1. Ask the guest’s name, “May I have your name please?
2. Do not just say “Just a moment” as this gives an impression that the guest is really around.”
Simply say, “Let me check if he is in the hotel right now. Is he expecting you today?” (This must
be said as a diplomatic gesture, even if the responding staff knows that the guest who is being
located is in the hotel).
3. If you are a room boy or housekeeper, refer the matter to the Front desk for disposition. Tell the
guest: “May I suggest that you see or call the Front desk about the matter.”
4. If you are the desk clerk or telephone operator, do not give the room number.
5. If the visitor is not known to the guest and appears to have suspicious motive, do not allow her/him
to locate the guest.
What’s More What I Have Learned
1. Goggles
Answers may vary 2. Tong
3. Ceiling Broom
4. Room boy’s cart
What’s New 5. Carpet Extractor
6. Mop Wringer
Answers may vary 7. Floor Polisher
8. Caddy Box
9. Putty knife/ scrappers
10. Insect sprayer
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What I know
Housekeeping Function/Usage
Tool/Equipment/Material
1. Floor Polisher To be used in scrubbing, stripping and polishing hard floor surfaces and also
vinyl, wood parquet, etc.
2. Floor Mop
For mopping, floor striping and waxing.
3. Duster For dusting furniture and fixture. Use dusters for dusting furniture and fixtures.
4. Portable Stairs To prevent an accident, try to reach high areas to be cleaned using this stair. Then
fold and return to its storage after use.
5. Hand Gloves Protection of cleaners against contamination during cleaning process.
6. Toilet Bowl Brush It is used for cleaning toilet bowls.
Soft broom is for fine and flat surfaces like vinyl and wood. Stick broom is ideal
7. Soft Broom for rough surfaces like grounds.
8. Carpet Sweeper This is used to pick – up dirt and particles from the carpet.
9. Vacuum Cleaner It is used to eliminate loose soil and dust particles from carpet surfaces,
upholstered furniture and even hard surfaces.
10. Mop Wringer Use to wring and flush out excess water in the mop during damp mopping.
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