USE AND MAINTAINANCE

OF
CLEANING TOOLS
AND
EQUIPMENTS
TYPES AND USES OF CLEANING TOOLS,
EQUIPMENTS, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

Cleaning is an essential routine in our

everyday lives, we might not know it but
inside our household we are holding or
even using the different tools, materials
and equipments used in housekeeping.
TOOLS AND ITS USES
Broom is a cleaning tool intended for
sweeping, it is made of bundle of straws or
twigs attached to along handle

Dustpan are used to collect dust and garbage

from the floor and putting it into the dustbin.
TOOLS AND ITS USES
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.

Water hoses are hollow tubes designed to carry

fluids from one location to another.
TOOLS AND ITS USES
Bucket 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.
TOOLS AND ITS USES
Sponge is characterized by readily
absorbing water and becoming soft when
wet while retaining toughness: used in
bathing, in wiping or cleaning surfaces

Dishcloth is used in the kitchen to dry

dishes and other surfaces.
TOOLS AND ITS USES
Cleaning cloth is used to wipe the
cleaning tools and equipment.

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 floor polisher.
SUPPLIES/MATERIALS AND THEIR USES

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.
SUPPLIES/MATERIALS AND THEIR USES

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 pills.
SUPPLIES/MATERIALS AND THEIR USES

Water is also known as the universal

solvent. It is the most commonly used
medium for cleaning and rinsing.

Waste container is a container for

temporarily storing refuse and waste
SUPPLIES/MATERIALS AND THEIR USES
Baking soda otherwise known as
bicarbonate of soda or sodium
bicarbonate is used to deodorize
refrigerators.

Glove is a garment that covers the

whole hand of a person that performs
household services.
 SAFETY MEASURES IN DOING
HOUSEHOLD TASKS
Housekeeping includes keeping work areas neat and
orderly maintaining halls and floors free of slip and trip
hazards; and removing of waste materials and other fire
hazards from work areas.
Safe Use
>Risk can vary greatly. What important is, whoever must 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.
 SAFETY MEASURES IN DOING
HOUSEHOLD TASKS
Material Handling
>Safety handling materials 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.
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.
 POWER LIFTING
A. 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.
.
B. Size up to Load
 Determine if you can carry a load comfortably.
 Get help if the load is too big or bulky for one person.
 Check for nails, splinters, rough strapping and rough
edges. .

C. Lift it Right
 Make sure your footing is solid.
 Keep your back straight, with no curving or slouching.
 Get a good grasp on the object and pull it close to you.
 Lift with your legs, not your back
 Move your feet turn. Don’t twist your back
 Tough Lifting Jobs
.
A. Oversized Loads
 Don’t try to carry a big load. Ask for help.
 Work as a team. Lift, walk and lower the load together.
 Let one person give the directions and direct to lift.
B. High Loads
 Use a step stool or a study ladder to reach loads that are above
your shoulders.
 Get as close as you can to the load.
 Do all the work
. with your arms and legs, not your back.

C. 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.
 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.
 Basic Safety Tips
 Wear the right personal protective equipment to 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.
 MAINTENANCE OF
CLEANING EQUIPMENT
A. A vacuum cleaner is a device that uses an air pump to create a partial
vacuum to suck up dust and dirt.
• First, empty the dust canister or replace the bag regularly to
prevent clogs and maintain suction power.
• Second, clean or replace the filters as recommended by the
manufacturer to ensure effective filtration.
• Third, regularly check and clean the brush roll to remove tangled
hair and debris for optimal carpet cleaning.
B. A floor buffer is a electrical appliance that is used to clean
and maintain non-carpeted floors, such as hardwood, marble,
tile or linoleum
• First, floor buffer should be wiped down after each use.
• Second, lubricant should be sprayed on the handle
adjustment assembly and adjustments made as
needed.
• Third, workers should remove pad holders from the
machine and store them individually
 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.
 GENERAL RULES IN THE USE OF
CLEANING EQUIPMENT
1. Check electrical appliances and equipment before use. 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. To avoid electrical shock or short circuit, do not expose equipment to
rain or water. Electrical equipment should never be used in wet surfaces.
 WHEN YOUR
ENVIRONMENT IS CLEAN
.

YOU FEEL HAPPY,

MOTIVATED AND HEALTHY.

-LAILAH GIFTY AKITA

THANKYOU!
.
 A. MATCHING TYPE
Directions: Match the meaning and functions in Column A with the terms in Column B. Write
only the letter of your answer.
COLUMN A
1. It is used to hold water or any liquid solution used in COLUMN B
cleaning.
2. It is cleaning tool commonly used to scoop the dirt and a. Water
.
wastes on the floor. b. Waste container
3. It is used to remove the contaminants of any tool and c. Glove
equipment. d. Baking soda
4. They are devices used to achieve a task but not consumed e. Vacuum cleaner
during the process. f. Broom
5. An implement for sweeping. g. Tools
6. A device used to achieve a task but not consumed during the h. Scrubbing foam
process. i. Dustpan
7. It is also known as bicarbonate soda j. Bucket
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.