Resource Management Skilful handling of resources © PDST Home Economics

Definitions  Management is the skillful handling or treatment of a task.  Resource management is the skillful handling of resources.  A Resource is anything that can be used to assist in the performance of a task

Resources Anything that can be used to assist in the performance of a task Types of resource:  Human Resource, energy, time, skill, knowledge.  Money, used to buy other resources e.g. food equipment  Commodities, food, equipment, fabric, wood, fuel, electricity, cleaning agent.  Community resources, libraries schools, hospitals. Task: Buy a car Resources needed: money, time, knowledge, energy.

Home Management  Def: Skilful handling of resources in the home  Aim of Home management: to provide a healthy and happy environment for the family Home Management involves:  Caring for the young  Providing a secure emotional background for family members.  Managing family finance  Managing family diet  Management of physical tasks e.g. cleaning

Home Management Home management involves the following steps:  Making Decisions/Setting goals  Identifying Resources  Planning  Action  Evaluation

Cleaning Management Cleaning Agents Water Detergent Washing up liquid “Fairy” Clothes washing detergent “Persil” Dishwasher detergent “Sun” Multi-purpose cleaner Used on floors, work surfaces, tiles. “Flash” Abrasive Cream cleaners of steel wool pads that use friction to clean “Cif” “Brillo” Bleaches Remove stains, clean stains. “Domestos” Disinfectants Kill germs “Dettol” Polishes For metal “Brasso”, Windows “Windolene” Furniture “Pledge”, Multi purpose “Mr Sheen”

Cleaning Equipment  Vacuum cleaner  Sweeping  Mop  Bucket  Basin  Hand brush  Cloths  Stored in one cupboard

Choosing Cleaning Agents  Cost v Effectiveness  Time and energy involved  Safety  Ease of use  Versatility  Pleasant to work with? (fumes, smell)  Environmentally friendly?

Using Cleaning Agents  Simplest method e.g. soak in water  Start with mildest cleaning agent  Follow instructions  Rinse off well  Protect skin and clothes  Store in wall cupboard (childproof)

Cleaning Household Equipment  Protect skin, clothes, surroundings.  Collect resources  Dismantle equipment  Begin using mildest cleaning agent first  Work from top down  Rinse well  Dry well  Polish  Tidy

Cleaning the House Organising a cleaning routine  Make a list of daily and weekly chores  Include all family members if possible  Work through the routine a few times and adjust if necessary  Organise chores logically to suit family lifestyle  Spread the weekly chores over the week

Cleaning a room Order of work:  Open windows  Tidy up  Dust  Vacuum  Wash  Polish  Close windows

Ergonomics (Time and Motion studies) Def: Study of efficiency of people in the work environment  Planning time  Design and layout of equipment – easy to use, clean & reach.  The sequence of tasks so least amount of time & energy used.

Electrical Equipment Types: Large Appliances: cookers, fridges, freezers, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers. (white goods) Small appliances with motors: carving knife, food mixers, food processors. Small Appliances with elements: iron, kettle, deep fat fryer.

Considerations when buying appliances Cost Cost Energy efficient Energy efficient Safety Safety Size Size Features Features Ease of use Ease of use Ease of cleaning Ease of cleaning Servicing Servicing Guarantee Guarantee Brand name Brand name