Planning & Organizing
What happens if you plan and organize your tasks in cleaning?
Workload lightened
You should always collect your linens how?
In order that you will use them
What do you use on countertops in kitchen?
Mild dishwashing liquid, disinfectant
What needs special care on laundry?
collars of shirts and dresses or red clothes
What if pets are in home, what should you do (2) tasks to assist with home and pets?
Use wet sponge for picking up hair, use vacuum cleaner to pick up hair in carpet, to remove pet stains, dilute with vinegar and water (1 tsp to 1 qt of water)
What can save time and energy in planning and organizing? What 2 tasks can you do to save time and energy?
Carry a pen and paper, make a list of cleaning supplies, prevent buildup by tidying rooms, keep a sponge in kitchen,
When placing the blanket on the bed, put the top edge how many inches from top of the mattress?
12 inches -18 inches
What do you do before mopping?
Sweep and move furniture
How long does it take to do washing and drying of clothes?
at least 30-60 minutes for washing, at least 30-60 minutes for drying
What room would you clean first?
Waht ever the client wishes you to do
When do you schedule major cleaning in the home?
A certain day of the week planned with client
Name 4 linens neede to make a bed.
mattress pad, fitted sheet, flat sheet, 2 or more pillow cases, blanket, bedspread, lift sheet
A safety tip for cleaning products is?
Don't mix cleaning products like ammonia and bleach
What is the order of ironing a shirt?
Collar, sleeves, body
What are 3 periodic cleaning tasks?
remove cobwebs for ceilings and walls, clean window blinds, remove pictures and dust, clean light fixtures, remove books and dust shelves, clean inside of windows, straighten drawers and closets, laundeer small rugs
What do you do if there is equipment in the home?
Learn how to use equipment and the care of the equipment
Name 4 guidelines for bedmaking.
Hold linens away form clothes, do not shake linens, a flat can be used in place of a fitted sheet, soiled linens in bag or chair, protective covers for pillows and zippered part in first, elevate to height to make bed, check client for positioning with pillows, HOB or FOB raised
Clean the kitchen from ____ to _____
cleanest to dirtiest
What do you do with filter?
Turn inside out, wash the lint off
What are 3 weekly cleaning tasks?
Change the bed linens, water plants, dust, vacuum floors and carpets, damp or wet mop, clean mirrors, wipe TV's, wipe off switch plates, door handles, using brush to toilet, wipe out tub or shower
What should the HHA do before starting the tasks of cleaning with the client?
Get instructions from client
Name all 4 types of bed and describe?
occupied-bed made with client in it
unoccupied-bed made with client not in it
closed-client out of bed, linens pulled up to top of bed
open-client out of bed, but linens are fanfolded to foot of bed
When do you clean the toilet?
first or last
How much water is in the clothes that are in the washing machine after doing a load of laundry.
one-half gallon
What are 3 daily cleaning tasks include in all rooms?
Pick up toys, magazines, make the beds, empty ashtrays and wastebaskets, do the dishes and clean counter tops and stoves and sweep floor