1. 9.01 Explain the Benefits of Interior Home Care
Housing & Interiors
9.01 Explain the Benefits of Interior Home Care

2. 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.

3. 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

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

5. 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
________________________________________________.

6. 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
____________________________________________________________

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

8. 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

9. 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.)_______________

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