This document provides instructions for cleaning various areas of the house and surroundings. It begins by describing how to dust, starting from the ceiling and removing cobwebs using a long-handled broom before dusting surfaces of furniture and decorative objects. Next, it explains how to clean mirrors and windows with a soap solution before drying with a lint-free cloth or newspaper. It concludes by outlining steps for cleaning the bathroom, such as spraying surfaces with disinfectant and scrubbing the lavatory.

1. CLEANING THE
HOUSE AND ITS
SURROUNDINGS
LESSON 3

2. 1. Dusting starts from the ceiling and walls using a long-handled broom
remove the cobwebs.
2. Then dust each room including the surfaces of the furniture, picture
frames, TV screens and decorative objects using a duster or lint-free
cloth.
3. When removing dust, start from the upper part down to the lower
of piece of furniture.
4. Wipe off the dust from each figurine and picture frame before
back to its proper place.
DUSTING

3. 1. Wash the mirrors or windows with a solution of warm water and dish soap. Wipe
rag, sponge or squeegee.
2. Wipe down the surface using a dry, lint-free way of using old newspaper is to use it
wipe the glass surface after washing.
1. Start sweeping from the corners of the room going to the sides and then to the
Sweep slowly to the sides and then to the center. Sweep slowly to prevent dust from
flying. Gather the dirt and trash and scoop with a dustpan. Another way of dusting is
use of vacuum.
2. After sweeping the floor, use a wet mop. Dry the floor using a mop or rag and then
apply floor polish, when the floor dries up, wipe it a dry, clean rag to polish and
the floor shine. You can also use coconut husk to do this.
MIRRORS AND WINDOWS
CLEANING THE FLOOR

4. 1. Remove all the clutter on the floor like pieces of paper and wrapper thrown about and used or
clothes.
2. Fix the bed by changing the bed sheet and pillow case. Make sure the bottom of the bed sheet is
tucked under the mattress. Then make the blankets straight and fluff the pillows.
3. Folding and hanging clothes makes your closets and drawers look neat. Organizing these storages
open up more space when clothes are neatly stored.
1. After each meal, cover and put away any leftover food.
2. Wash the dishes, pots and pans.
3. Keep the washed items inside the cupboards or shelves when they are already dry.
4. Clean the stove, sink and dish pans.
5. Sweep the floor.
CLEANING THE BEDROOM
CLEANING THE KITCHEN

5. 1. Spray ceiling wall with disinfectant solution. Waist for some minutes.
2. Wipe sprayed area with clean rag.
3. Scrub the lavatory. Use old toothbrush along tap and handle.
4. Clean the water clout in and out with toilet cleaner. Flush.
5. Sweep and mop the floor.
1. Raking leaves in your yard controls mold growth and pest infestation. Your yard will
look, neat and clean.
2. Trimming or pruning plants, such as hedges or brushes, helps prevent dirt and
from the wall of your house.
CLEANING THE BATHROOM AND TOILET
CLEANING THE SURROUNDINGS