The document provides information on tools, materials, and chemicals used for cleaning as well as safety precautions. It lists common cleaning tools like brooms, mops, dusters and various cleaning liquids and chemicals used for tasks like removing stains, deodorizing, and eliminating insects. The document emphasizes the importance of carefully reading labels, storing products safely away from children and food, using protective equipment, and properly disposing of containers.

1. Use and maintenance of cleaning tools, materials and
equipment

2. CLEANING TOOLS AND MATERIALS
1. Broomstick – This is used for sweeping off cobwebs and for sweeping rough floor and
yard.
2. Soft broom – This is used for sweeping wooden or cemented flooring.
3. Coconut husk – This makes the floor shiny.
4. Floor mop – This is used for cleaning the floor.
5. Dustpan – This is used for gathering trash on the floor.
6. Dusters and Rugs – This is used for wiping table tops and furniture.
7. Waste basket – This is a small container into which people can throw trash.
8. Sponge – This is an act as cleaning materials for rubbing or scrubbing.
9. Scouring pad – This is used for removing dirt or impurities.
10. Floor polisher – This is an electrical appliance that is used to clean and maintain non
carpeted floors, such as hardwood, marble, tile or linoleum.
11. Vacuum cleaner – This is a cleaning tool used in many household. Most come with
carpet and rug cleaning, which features a rotating brush to pick up dirt.

3. CLEANING LIQUIDS AND CHEMICALS
Muriatic acid – This can be found in a number of household cleaners ranging from toilet
bowl cleaners to rust removers.
Air freshener – This is a product designed to mask or get rid of unpleasant room odor.
Toilet cleaner – This is sprayed around the rim and the bowl of the toilet prior to the use
of the toilet brush.
Insect spray – This is used to get rid of ants, bees, flies, cockroaches, spiders and others.
Laundry chemicals – These chemicals work together to remove stains from clothing and
prevent them redepositing on these fabrics while they are still under going the wash
cycles.
1. Read and follow the directions on label.
2. Store cleaning products away from food and children.
Consider these precautions when dealing with household cleaners

4. 4. Close all containers tightly after use.
5. See a doctor if severe symptoms occur.
6. Dispose empty containers properly.
1. Use one cleaning product for cleaning all jobs.
2. Mix cleaning products.
3. Use a cleaning product without knowing its purpose.
4. Re use empty cleaning product containers.
1. Extreme care should be taken while climbing ladder or standing on stools for doing
any work at height.
2. Arrange proper ventilation while working in the confined spaces or better still get
such work done by a professional.
3. Always use gloves, nose and face protection while using chemicals and insecticides.

5. 4. Take all necessary safety measures such as use of protective gloves, face masks or
insulated tools while carrying out any do-it-yourself gas or electrical repair work.
5. Keep a fire extinguisher handy for putting out any fire in the kitchen or the workshop.
6. Keep plastic bags, sharp objects such as scissors and knives, workshop tools
medicines, chemicals and insecticides out of the reach of children.
7.Label all hazardous chemicals and insecticides and store them away from food items.
8. Cover electrical sockets and live wires properly.
9. Protect pets from the different hazards mentioned above through the use of relevant
measures from amongst those listed above.
10. Always keep a fully equipped first-aid box available at home to treat any emergency.
Contactant – Any substance that might induce an allergy by coming in contact with the
skin or mucous membrane.
Hazardous – a full of risk.
Fumes – any smoke-like or vaporous exhalation from matter substances.

6. BroomstickSoft broom Coconut husk
Floor mop Dustpan Duster and rug

7. Waste basket
Sponges
Scouring pad
Floor polisher Vacuum cleaner

8. Muriatic acid Air freshener Toilet cleaner
Insect spray Laundry chemicals