Lesson 1:

USE AND MAINTENANCE OF

CLEANING TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this Lesson you are expected to do the following

 LO 1. Use appropriate cleaning tools, equipment, supplies and materials; and

 LO 2. Maintain cleaning equipment.

Definition of terms

 Corrective or reactive activity - unscheduled, unplanned task, usually associated with

greater hazards and higher risk levels like repairing something to get it working again.
  Floor buffer - 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 or
floor burnisher. If it is a high speed floor buffer with a pad it rotates at over 1000 RPM
(rotation per minute).

 Housekeeping - the act of cleaning the rooms and furnishings of a home.

 Maintenance - an act or process of preserving a tool or equipment. It is working on

something to keep it in a functioning and safe state and preserving it from failure.

 Management - the process of designing and maintaining an environment in which

individuals, working together in groups, efficiently accomplish selected aims.

 Preventive or proactive activity - usually a planned and scheduled process that is

usually carried out to keep something functional.

 Tools - devices that can be used to achieve a task, but not consumed in the process.

 Vacuum cleaner - 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.

Learning Outcome 1: Use appropriate cleaning tools, equipment,

supplies and materials
Information Sheet 1.1

TYPES AND USES OF CEANING

TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND
MATERIALS
Cleaning Tools/Eqiupment Mean

Broom is a cleaning implement for sweeping m

long handle.

Dustpan is a cleaning tool commonly used to s

Vacuum cleaner is a device that uses an air pu
and dirt, usually from floors, and optionally fro
either a dust bag or a cyclone for later disposal.

Water Hoses are hollow tubes designed to carr

also sometimes called pipes (the word pipe usu
usually a flexible one), or more generally tubin
(having a circular cross section).

Bucket is a watertight, vertical cylinder or trun

usually attached to a semicircular carrying hand
solution used in cleaning.

Cobwebber is used for reaching and sweeping

stairwells, ceiling corners and other high areas.

Sponge is characterized by readily absorbing w

toughness: used in bathing, in wiping or cleanin

Dishcloth is used in the kitchen to dry dishes a

cotton or other cloth, such as microfiber, and m
 Cleaning Cloth is used to wipe the cleaning to

A Floor buffer is an electrical appliance that is

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

Supplies/Materials Mean

Cleaning detergent is a surfactant or a mixture

diluted solutions that is also used in cleaning pu
Liquid Detergent is a detergent in liquid form

Scrubbing Foam is used to remove the contam

Paper towel is an absorbent textile made from

wiping windows, dusting and cleaning up spills

Water is a liquid used for cleaning most of the

universal solvent.

A waste container is a container for temporaril

Baking soda otherwise known as bicarbonate o

deodorize refrigerators.
 A glove is a garment that covers the whole hand

Information Sheet 1.2

SAFETY MEASURES IN DOING HOUSEHOLD TASKS

Housekeeping is not just cleanliness. It includes keeping work areas neat and
orderly; maintaining halls and floors free of slip and trip hazards; and removing of waste
materials (e.g., paper, cardboard) and other fire hazards from work areas.

Safe Use

Risks can vary greatly. What important is, whoever has to use any tool or piece of
equipment as part of their job does so with care. To ensure safe use, employers must orient
workers and provide suitable information. They must also check that workers have the
appropriate qualifications to use intricate tools and equipment. In addition, as part of their health
and safety strategy employers should offer orientation and training. This isn’t necessary for basic
items, but when certain tools and equipment change, orientation and orientation improves skills
and reminds users of safety procedures.

Material handling safety

Handling material is a daily function in the workplace. All too often it is a task taken
for granted, with little knowledge of or attention to the consequences if done incorrectly.

The National Safety Council offers tips on the following:

Power Lifting
Protect Yourself

 Use the correct hand protection; wear gloves to prevent cuts.

 Wear safety shoes to prevent injury to your feet from a dropped item.

Size up the Load

A. Determine if you can carry a load comfortably; tip it on its side.

B. Get help if the load is too big or bulky for one person.
C. Check for nails, splinters, rough strapping, and rough edges.

Lift It Right

 Make sure your footing is solid.

 Keep your back straight, with no curving or slouching.
 Center your body over your feet.
 Get a good grasp on the object and pull it close to you.
 Lift with your legs, not your back.
 Move your feet to turn. Don't twist your back.
 Tough Lifting Jobs
Oversized Loads

 Don't try to carry a big load alone. Ask for help.

 Work as a team. Lift, walk, and lower the load together.
 Let one person give the directions and direct the lift.

High Loads

 Use a step stool or a sturdy ladder to reach loads that are above your shoulders.
 Get as close as you can to the load.
 Slide the load toward you.
 Do all the work with your arms and legs, not your back.

Low Loads

 Loads that are under racks and cabinets need extra care.
 Pull the load toward you, and then try to support it on your knee before you lift.
 Use your legs to power the lift.

Power Carrying Tips

Your Checklist

 Make sure your footing is firm.

 Ensure enough clearance at doorways to keep your hands and fingers safe.
 Check your route for hazards.
 Take extra care at platforms, loading docks, ramps, and stairs.
 Carry long loads on your shoulders, with front end high.
 Make sure the next person has a firm grip before you hand off the load.
 When you carry with others, everyone should carry the load on the same shoulder, walk
in step, and put the load down as a team.
Back Safety Tips

 Wear the right personal protective equipment for lifting and carrying.
 Lift with your legs, not your back; pivot, don't twist.
 Get help with tough lifting jobs.
 Spend a few minutes each day before work on power warm-ups.
 Exercise regularly to keep your back strong and healthy.
 Eat right, stay slender, and cut down on stress to avoid back injuries.

Learning Outcome 2: Maintain cleaning equipment

Information Sheet 2.1

MAINTENANCE OF CLEANING
EQUIPMENT
A vacuum cleaner is a device that uses a
dust and dirt, usually from floors, and opt
collected by either a dust bag or a cyclone
used in homes as well as in industry, exis
operated hand-held devices, domestic cen
appliances that can handle several hundre
propelled vacuum trucks for recovery of l

A floor buffer is an electrical appliance t

floors, such as hardwood, marble, tile or l
floor burnisher. If it is a high speed floor
(rotation per minute). It has a large, round
direction which is powered by a small mo

Correct Maintenance of Tools and Equipment

A further part of a health and safety strategy is to maintain tools and equipment
regularly. This helps to identify safety problems before they become a serious hazard. Only
qualified people should carry out the maintenance. They should also keep records of their
inspections.

Management

There is one important way to follow the rules and to manage the safe use and
maintenance of tools and equipment. This is to assess and control the risks.

Employers should conduct Risk Assessments that cover the setting up, use and
maintenance of tools and equipment at work. The risk assessment process must identify the
environments in which workers will use the tools and equipment; any local conditions that may
affect safety; and how the workers will actually use each item in practice.

Risk assessments such as these let employers know what orientation and training they
need to run. The assessments also show what information employers must make available in the
form of posters, user guides and Safety Signs.

By limiting risks in this way, employers have some control over potential hazards. Specifically,
employers should:

 Place guards on machinery to protect fingers and limbs.

 Ensure that system controls have appropriate warning devices.
 Insist staff wear personal protective clothing as necessary.
 Arrange for maintenance when equipment is safely shut down and not in use.

General Rules in the Use of Cleaning Equipment

1. Check electrical appliances and equipment before use. Check if there are frayed wires,
loose plugs ad connections. Never use any appliance that is defective.
2. Handle equipment with care and make sure it does not bump on hard surfaces.
3. Clean and store equipment in their custodial room immediately after use.
4. Empty dust bags of dry vacuum cleaners before they overload and after each use.
5. Follow manufacturer’s operating instruction.
6. Schedule a regular check-up of equipment to prevent serious breakdown.
7. To avoid electric shock or short circuit, do not expose equipment to rain or water. Store
them indoors to protect them from getting wet. Electrical equipment should never be used
in wet surfaces.

POWERED BY
Directions: Choose the letter
that corresponds to the best
answer. Write the
chosen letter on your TLE
Notebook.
1. Which of the following terms
refers to the management of
household affairs in a
proper way?
a. household
b. services
c. household services
d. maintenance
2. What do you call to a person
employed to manage a
household and other
domestic staff?
a. housekeeper
b. valet
c. butler
d. chancellor
3. Which of the following type
of housekeeping that refers to
the housekeeping
maintenance for establishments
like hotels, resorts, apartments
etc.?

a. housekeeping
b. domestic housekeeping
c. institutional housekeeping
d. cleaning
4. Which of the following type
of housekeeping maintenance in
the house that covers
work from the kitchen,
bedrooms, dinning, grounds,
and areas surrounding the
house?
a. housekeeping
b. domestic housekeeping
c. institutional housekeeping
d. cleaning
Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to the best answer. Write the chosen letter on your TLE
Notebook.

1. Which of the following terms refers to the management of household affairs in a proper way? a.
household b. services c. household services d. maintenance 2. What do you call to a person employed
to manage a household and other domestic staff? a. housekeeper b. valet c. butler d. chancellor 3.
Which of the following type of housekeeping that refers to the housekeeping maintenance for
establishments like hotels, resorts, apartments etc.? a. housekeeping b. domestic housekeeping c.
institutional housekeeping d. cleaning 4. Which of the following type of housekeeping maintenance in
the house that covers work from the kitchen, bedrooms, dinning, grounds, and areas surrounding
the house? a. housekeeping b. domestic housekeeping c. institutional housekeeping d. cleaning

5. Which of the following terms refers to consumable items used in cleaning? a. paper towel b.
supplies/materials c. equipment d. cleaning tools 6. These are large class of device used for cleaning.
These include vacuum cleaner and floor polisher commonly used by a room attendant in cleaning. a.
equipment b. tools c. vacuum cleaner d. supplies

7. Polishes are cleaning agents

applied to a surface to form a
hard protective layer
and thus guard against finger
marks, stains and scratches.
The following are
polishes used in housekeeping
EXCEPT:

a. metal polish
b. floor polish
c. furniture polish
d. shoe polish
8. Use a to
remove the contaminants of any
tool and equipment.
a. sponge
b. water
c. scrubbing foam
d. dusters
7. Polishes are cleaning agents applied to a surface to form a hard protective layer and thus guard
against finger marks, stains and scratches. The following are polishes used in housekeeping EXCEPT:
a. metal polish b. floor polish c. furniture polish d. shoe polish 8. Use a to remove the contaminants of
any tool and equipment. a. sponge b. water c. scrubbing foam d. dusters
9. A handheld device created
and designed in various colors,
materials, mechanisms,
shapes, sizes and styles to clean
easily, effectively and
efficiently is called _______.

a. equipment
b. tools
c. long handle brush
d. supplies/materials
10. This is a cleaning agent
commonly used for hiding bad
smells.
a. deodorants
b. detergent
c. disinfectant
9. A handheld device created and designed in various colors, materials, mechanisms, shapes, sizes and
styles to clean easily, effectively and efficiently is called _______. a. equipment b. tools c. long handle
brush d. supplies/materials 10. This is a cleaning agent commonly used for hiding bad smells. a.
deodorants b. detergent c. disinfectant

d. polishes 11. This refers to the systematic care and protection of tools and equipment and other
machines in order to keep them in a safe, usable condition that limits downtime and extends
productivity. a. maintenance b. cleaning c. storing d. repair 12. Which of the following is/are safety
measures or precautions in cleaning tools? a. wear PPE b. handle tools with care c. keep workplace
clean d. all of the above

13. The removal of dirt by physical force is called a. sanitizing b. cleaning c. sanitizing and cleaning d.
none of the above 14. Which of the following ways is the proper storing of cleaning tools and
equipment? a. storing place should be well ventilated b. store cleaning tools and equipment in a clean
dry storage area c. use the right tool for each job d. both a and b15. Which of the following is known as
the “universal solvent”? a. soda b. detergent c. chemicals d. water
Identify the following baking tools and
equipment. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.1. This used to cut strips of dough along
with the blade knife.
2. Used to stamp out individual cookies from rolled dough.
3. Indude a knife and a chopping board that are used to cut
glazed fruits and nuts or other ingredients
in baking
4. A motor powered device used for beating, mixing and
blending
5. A tool used to grate food into finer form.
6. Used for sifting flour.
7. Used for various cutting procedures.
8. Used to measure dry and liquid ingredients.
9. Consist of a set of spoons with different sizes for measuring
small quantities of ingredients.
10. A hollow dish where ingredients for baking are mixed
Answer:
1)pastry wheel
2)cookie stramp/press
3)bread and pastry tools
4)electric mixer
5) grater
6) sifter
7)cutting tools
8) measuring tools
9)measuring spoons
10)mixing bowl
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