Use and Maintenance of

Cleaning Tools and Equipment

LESSON 1
Directions: Fill up the circles by writing a cleaning tool,
equipment, supply or materials and its use.
 TYPES AND USES OF CEANING TOOLS,
EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
CLEANING
MEANING/USE
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT
Broom is a cleaning
implement for sweeping made
of bundle of straws or twigs
attached to a long handle.

Dustpan is a cleaning tool

commonly used to scoop the
dirt and wastes on the floor.
 TYPES AND USES OF CEANING TOOLS,
EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
CLEANING
MEANING/USE
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT
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.
 TYPES AND USES OF CEANING TOOLS,
EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
CLEANING
MEANING/USE
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT
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).
 TYPES AND USES OF CEANING TOOLS,
EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
CLEANING
MEANING/USE
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT
Bucket is a watertight, vertical
cylinder or truncated cone, with an
open top and a flat bottom, usually
attached to a semicircular carrying
handle that is used to hold water or
any liquid solution used in cleaning.

Cobwebber is used for reaching

and sweeping of floor without a
stool. It is also used to in stairwells,
ceiling corners and other high areas.
 TYPES AND USES OF CEANING TOOLS,
EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
CLEANING
MEANING/USE
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT
Sponge is characterized by readily
absorbing water and becoming soft
when wet while retaining toughness:
used in bathing, in wiping or
cleaning surfaces, etc.
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.
 TYPES AND USES OF CEANING TOOLS,
EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
CLEANING
MEANING/USE
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

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.
 TYPES AND USES OF CEANING TOOLS,
EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

SUPPLIES/MATERIALS MEANING/USE
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.
 TYPES AND USES OF CEANING TOOLS,
EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

SUPPLIES/MATERIALS MEANING/USE
Paper towel is an absorbent
textile made from paper instead
of cloth used in drying hands,
wiping windows, dusting and
cleaning up spills.

Scrubbing Foam is used to

remove the contaminants of
any tool and equipment.
 TYPES AND USES OF CEANING TOOLS,
EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

SUPPLIES/MATERIALS MEANING/USE

A waste container is a
container for temporarily
storing refuse and waste.

Water is a liquid used for

cleaning most of the tools and
equipment. It is also known as
the universal solvent.
 TYPES AND USES OF CEANING TOOLS,
EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

SUPPLIES/MATERIALS MEANING/USE

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.
I. CHARADE
Directions: Group yourselves into five. Given in
front are tools/equipment/supplies/materials
used in cleaning. One of you from the group will
act the tool/equipment/supplies/materials picked
and the rest of the members will guest what will be
shown. The group who has the most number of
correct answers in the earliest time will declare as
winner.
II. ACTUAL DEMONSTRATION
Directions: Group yourselves into three. Each
group will be given a specific area to clean. Apply
the uses of necessary cleaning
tools/equipment/supplies/material. The actual
performance will be evaluated by the given
Scoring Rubrics.
• Inside the classroom
• High school ground
• Basketball court
SAFETY MEASURES IN DOING
HOUSEHOLD TASKS
LESSON 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.
 Power Lifting
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.
 Tough Lifting Jobs
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.
 Power Carrying Tips
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
Directions: Answer the table below by writing the safety
measures to be observed in given activities.
MAINTENANCE OF CLEANING
EQUIPMENT
LESSON 1.3
I. MAINTENANCE OF CLEANING EQUIPMENT
A 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. Vacuum cleaners,
which are used in homes as well as in
industry, exist in a variety of sizes and
models— small battery operated hand-held
devices, domestic central vacuum cleaners,
huge stationary industrial appliances that
can handle several hundred liters of dust
before being emptied, and self propelled
vacuum trucks for recovery of large spills or
removal of contaminated soil.
I. MAINTENANCE OF CLEANING 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 or floor
burnisher. If it is a high speed floor
buffer with a pad it rotates at over 1000
RPM (rotation per minute). It has a
large, round scrubbing pad spinning in
a circle in one direction which is
powered by a small motor, usually
directly over the center of the pad.
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.
 Management
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.
Directions: Write a paragraph about the lesson presented on
how to use and maintain the vacuum cleaner and floor
polisher.