TLE 8- Household Services

The basic tools and equipment for housekeeping services must always be available.

• True

• False

This tool is used for manual floor mopping.

• Hand brushes

• Dusting cloth

• Mop with handle

• Scouring pad

This tool is used to prevent squeaking noises of doors.

• Toilet bowl brush

• Oiler/s

• Water hose

• Cobwebber

This tool is used to clean the dirt on the floor. It consists of a brush of straw or stiff strands of synthetic material bound tightly to the end of a long handle.

• Water hose

• Bucket

• Broom

• Dustpan

A device used to spray a liquid and is used to fumigate and eliminate pests and mosquitoes.

• Tongs

• Insect sprayer

• Trash bags

• Sponge

This tool is used to polish metal surfaces such as bathroom fixtures.

• Polishing cloth

• Hand brushes

• Sponge

• Dustpan

There are two types of detergents: the "soapy detergent" and the "synthetic detergent".

• True

• False

Solvent cleaners are used for hiding bad smells. They counteract stale odors and sometimes introduce fragrance in the area.

• True

• False

Polishes are cleaning agents that are applied to a surface to form a hard, protective layer, thus, guarding against finger marks, stains, and scratches.

• True

• False

Acids used as cleaning agents may vary from mild acid to strong concentrated hydrochloric acid. Acids should be used in solutions followed by thorough rinsing.

• True

• False