Care of family house - JSS1 Home Economics Past Questions and Answers - page 1
State 7 materials needed in household maintenance
1. Broom
2. Brushes
3. Dusters
4. Mops
5. Dust pans
6. Dustbins
7. Bucket
Mention 5 guidelines for cleaning the family house
1. Always set time apart sometimes for daily, weekly and seasonal cleaning of the house.
2. Use the correct house cleaning materials or agents for specific surfaces e.g abrasives like vim for scouring bath tubes.
3. Use house cleaning and vaccume cleaning equipment such as mops, brooms for cleaning properly.
4. Store house cleaning equipment and materials properly and out of reach of children.
5. Each surface or object should be given the correct cleaning treatment.
List the daily cleaning for the sitting room.
1. Open the doors and windows in other to air the room.
2. Sweep the floor and reach under all pieces of furniture.
3. Empty the waste basket of any dirt in it.
4. Dust all surface, doors, windows and furniture.
5. Tidy up the cushions and arrange arm and head rests on the chairs.
6. Arrange furniture, newspaper, magazines and other items properly.
7. Put fresh flowers in the vase if necessary.
List 5 cleaning steps for the bedroom.
1. Open the windows and draw the curtains to air the room.
2. Take up mosquito net and adjust it neatly, if it is not in use.
3. Dust the bedroom furniture.
4. Sweep the floor and brush the floor covering.
5. Making the bed.
List five steps for cleaning the kitchen.
1. Open the windows to air the room.
2. Sweep down cobwebs and dust from ceiling and walls.
3. Wash any dirty plates and utensils.
4. Clean the sinks , draining board and the wall around it.
5. Wipe the stove or cooker
What material is commonly used for fixing leaky pipes in a household?
PVC glue
duct tape
super glue
wood filler
Which material is typically used for patching small holes in walls?
spackle
cement
fabric
glass
Which material is commonly used for cleaning glass surfaces such as windows and mirrors?
Glass cleaner
bleach
dish soap
vinegar
What material is used for polishing wooden furniture?
hand sanitizer
laundry detergent
furniture polish
bleach
Which material is commonly used for cleaning floors?
vacuum cleaner
hairbrush
mop and bucket
toothbrush