9.01 Explain the Benefits of Interior Home Care Housing & Interiors 9.01 Explain the Benefits of Interior Home Care

Cleaning Two types of cleaning tools 1st type removes_____________ -things like dust mops, broom, vacuum cleaner, and dust cloths 2nd removes______________ ________________ -things like sponges, wet mop, toilet bowl brush, stepladder Keep all cleaning products in an organized area for ease of use.

Products 1.Glass cleaner 2. Grease-cutting liquids Chemicals aid your cleaning tasks; seek environmental friendly (green) products; some may contain__________________________________________________ The three basic kinds are: 1.Glass cleaner 2. Grease-cutting liquids 3. Mild abrasive powder Multi-purpose= can be used for more than one purpose

EnergyGuide label states the ________________________________________________________________ (refrigerators, dishwashers and washing machines) Energy Star label Is placed appliances that _____________________________ _____________________________

More about Products Read labels to know if they are toxic, poisonous, or flammable;_______________________________________.... Why? Keep products out of reach of children and away from heat ________________________________________________.

Schedule ____________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________; when? who? Daily-make bed, wash dishes…. Weekly-do laundry, change bed lines, wash kitchen floor, dust, vaccum Monthly- clean refrigerator, range, hardwood floors, vaccum upholstered furniture, blinds Semiannual- clean closets, wash walls, wash woodwork ____________________________________________________________

Repair tools Hammer __________________________ Curved claw provides leverage when pulling nails Screwdriver – ______________________________ Standard- flathead - Phillips--_____________________ ____________________________

Adjustable Wrench Adjustable to fit different sizes of nuts Used for loosening and tightening pipes, pipe fittings, and nuts Ex.)_______________________________________________________________ Steel Tape Measure ____________________________________________________________Some have thumb lock to prevent it from retracting when being used

Positioning small components into close and difficult work areas Pliers -__________________________ Side- Cutting _______________and stripping the insulation and plastic coating from electrical wire Long- Nose __________________ Positioning small components into close and difficult work areas Ladders Climb up and down to reach high areas Ex.)_______________

Installation Pictures/ Mirrors _____________________, about 5'8" to 5'10". Select a frame that compliments the room and the art.