1.
Cleaning Tools
and Materials

2.
Sweeping Tools and
Sweeping Aids

3.
Soft broom
•Used to sweep
wooden, tiled, and
cemented floors

4.
Hard broom
•Used to sweep wet floors,
walls, corners, edges, and
slides; commonly called
“walis tingting”

5.
Long- handled broom
•Used to sweep
ceilings and high
walls

6.
Dust pan
•Used for gathering
dust and dirt
disposal

7.
Trash can
•Used for disposal of
dust and dirt after
cleaning.

8.
Scrubbing Tools

9.
Coconut husk (“bunot”)
•Used to clean dry,
cemented, tiled, and
wooden floors.

10.
Coconut or plastic brush
•Used to scrub
unpolished floors.

11.
Mop
•Used for wiping
cement or tiled floors
dry.

12.
Dusting and Wiping
Tools and Materials

13.
Feather and cloth dusters
•Used to remove dust
from window sills and
furniture

14.
Damp newspaper
•Used to wipe
mirrors and glass.

15.
Practical Techniques
for Cleaning the Parts
of the House

16.
Sweeping the floor
• Start sweeping from the end of the room.
• Keep the broom close to the floor so that the dirt
and dust pan to pick up the dirt.
• Use a dust pan to pick up the dirt.
• Sweep a second time to make sure that all the dirt,
dust, and litter are properly swept.

17.
Washing the dishes
• Remove all particles of food left on the plates and
platters
• Classify and stack the dishes, glasses, spoons, forks,
and other kitchen utensils
• Soak greasy pans with hot soapy water.
• Wash first the glasses, cups, and saucers, then the
plates and other serving spoons.
• Wash the knives separately to avoid accident.

18.
Why do we have to clean
the house?
• A clean house provides comfort and people will feel
at ease. You will enjoy your meals more if the
house is orderly
• A clean house is a safe house. Things should be in
order. Toys should not be left on the floor and
stairs.
• Furniture last longer if they are regularly cleaned so
you save money for repair and replacement.

19.
• A clean house has an effect on the family member.
Coming home to a clean house makes you feel
good. You feel happy
• Usually, people judge you by the looks of your
place. A clean house gives a good impression.

20.
Long Quiz on HELE IV
(Jan. 8, 2015)
•My family – Its Meaning and
Importance, 75-79
•Responsibilities of Family Members,
83-84
•The House and Its Surroundings, 97-98
•Cleaning Tools and Materials for the
House and the Yard, 100-104
•Practical techniques for Cleaning the
Parts of the House, 106-109