Vocabulary Definitions
A regular job you do to take care of a space.
What is a chore?
Wiping down the counters with a spray that kills germs.
What is using disinfectant?
Sanitation means keeping your environment clean and free from germs.
True
Washing your hands with soap after using the bathroom is good _______.
Hygiene
Which word means keeping yourself clean and healthy?
Hygiene
A strong cleaner that kills germs.
What is disinfectant?
Too many papers and clothes piled on a desk.
What is clutter?
Hygiene means keeping your room clean.
False (Hygiene is about keeping yourself clean and healthy.)
Setting aside time each morning to sweep and take out the trash is part of a _______.
Routine
Which word means something dangerous in your environment?
Hazard
Too many things in one place that makes a space messy.
What is clutter?
Throwing away old magazines you don’t read anymore.
What is decluttering?
A routine is a random order of chores.
False (It’s a set order done regularly.)
Cleaning the classroom floor with a mop to keep germs away is an example of _______.
Sanitation
Which word describes everyday care to keep something in good condition?
Maintenance
Regular care to keep something in good condition.
What is maintenance?
Replacing a broken vacuum belt so the machine works.
What is maintenance?
Deep cleaning is the same as your daily chores.
False (It’s more detailed and less frequent.)
Scrubbing the fridge and oven once a month is an example of a _______.
Deep clean
Which word means keeping your environment clean and free from germs?
Sanitation
A more detailed cleaning, like scrubbing floors or cleaning the fridge.
What is a deep clean?
A wet spill on the floor that someone could slip on.
What is a hazard?
Decluttering means adding more items to your space.
False (It means removing or organizing items you don’t need.)
Organizing or throwing away items you don’t use anymore is called _______.
Decluttering
Which word means a set order of tasks you do regularly?
Routine