Home economics for year 4

1. CARE OF THE
FAMILY HOUSE
B Y A B A T T A J O Y

2. 1) Identify the equipments, tools
and materials required for the
care of the family house
2) Demonstrate the
daily/weekly care of the
family house
3) Describe household waste
4) Indicate various methods of
disposal of household refuse.
LESSON
OBJECTIVES

3. Care of the family house is
important as the cleanliness of
an environment determines the
health and well-being of the
individuals living there.
CARE OF THE FAMILY
HOUSE

4. 1. To make the house and its surrounding clean
and attractive.
2. To prolong the life span of the house and its
contents.
3. To prevent insects and rodents or harmful
animals from hiding or breeding in and around
the house.
4. To prevent easy spread of diseases.
5.To make the home a healthy place to some live
in.
REASONS FOR CARE OF
THE FAMILY HOUSE

5. EQUIPMENT USES CARE
Long broom For removing cobwebs
and dust from ceiling
and walls
i. keep in a clean
place.
ii. Remove all dust from
the broom

6. EQUIPMENT USES CARE
Short broom For sweeping and
scrubbing the floor or
gutters
Beat in water to remove
dirty particles.
Rinse, dry and store it

7. EQUIPMENT USES CARE
Scrubbing brush. For scrubbing the floor
and other surfaces
i. Beat in water to
remove dirt.
ii. Dry and keep in a
safe place

8. EQUIPMENT USES CARE
Floor mops and dusters Dusters are used to remove
dirt from a surface
Mops are used for wiping
water from the floor
Rinse thoroughly and dry
After each use.
Wash the wool and duster

9. EQUIPMENT USES CARE
Dust pan and dust bin. i. For packing dirt
ii. For keeping dirt before
they are disposed
i. Wash and disinfect the
plastic ones weekly
ii. It should be covered
properly
iii. and disposed regularly.

10. 1. Daily cleaning
2. Weekly cleaning
TYPES OF CARE

11. 1. Open the windows and doors for
good ventilation
2. Remove all used and littered
items
3. Sweep the floor
4. Dust flat surface to remove dust
5. Rearrange the furniture properly
6. Clean and keep all cleaning
materials
DAILY CLEANING

12. Carryout all the daily cleaning then add
the following:
1. Clean the ceiling and wall.
2. Treat the floor and floor covering
according to its types.
3. Clean the windows and window frame
according to the types.
4. Dust flat surfaces and rearrange the room
neatly.
5. Replace all used item into their normal
places after cleaning them.
WEEKLY CLEANING

13. Household waste includes all the
rubbish that a family
accumulates/generates. Waste needs
to be properly disposed of in order to
keep our surrounding or environment
clean safe. Waste can be disposed
using materials like refuse bin, refuse
bags baskets, etc.
HOUSEHOLD WASTE

14. i. Air pollution
ii. Disease outbreak
iii. Blockage of water channels
iv. Breeding place for household
pest.
IMPROPER WASTE
DISPOSAL CAN LEAD TO:

15. 1.Burning:This is done by burning all dry refuse such as rags, leaves, old newspaper and
plastics, etc.
2. Burying: This is done by burying refuse under the ground such refuse are bottles, cans,
broken plates, nails, etc. This method is the most hygienic way of disposing refuse.
3. Compost Making: This is a method in which some household refuse such as food items
which can decay are buried in proper compost pit to rot so as to be used as manure.
4. Feeding Animals: This is where some refuse such as bones, leftover food etc. are used to
feed animals like dogs, goats, fowls etc.
METHODS OF DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD
REFUSE

16. 1. Explain three reasons
/importance of care of the
family house.
2.List various methods of
disposing household refuse.
3. Explain 3 types of hair.
ASSIGNMENT