Cleaning & Sanitizing
When cleaning a room, what should you do BEFORE you vacuum or sweep?
What is dusting or cleaning higher surfaces first?
True or False: You can use the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables if you wash it with soap in between
What is false?
Your laundry sat wet in the washer for two days. What should you do first?
What is rewash the laundry?
What is the maximum number of high-wattage appliances you should plug into a single power strip at one time?
What is one?
How often should you clean your dishwasher?
What is once a month?
What’s the safest way to clean a ceiling fan?
What is turning it off and using a dusting tool or pillowcase method?
What is the most germ-filled item in most households?
What is the kitchen sponge?
Why should you clean your dryer lint filter after every load?
What is to prevent fire hazards and improve efficiency?
In colder climates, what’s one important step to prevent outdoor faucets from freezing?
What is disconnecting and draining hoses before freezing temperatures?
Someone sprays cleaner directly onto a TV screen. What’s the problem?
What is it can cause damage to screens/electronics ?
Name one thing in the kitchen that should be cleaned routinely but often gets overlooked, and how often it should be cleaned.
Examples include refrigerator shelves, microwave, dishwasher filter, garbage disposal, etc.
What common household item should you never pour down the drain because it can cause clogs?
What are coffee grounds and/or oil
What water temperature is best for removing oily stains from clothing?
What is warm water?
If your toilet keeps running after flushing, what is the most common cause?
What is a faulty flapper valve?
What can you use to clean stainless steel if you don’t have stainless steel cleaner?
What is diluted dish soap?
What’s the minimal contact time for most disinfectants to effectively kill germs?
A. 10 seconds
B. 30 seconds
C. 1–10 minutes
What is C? (Most require at least 1 minute — always read the label.)
If you have a small grease fire on your stovetop, what should you NEVER do?
What is pour water on it?
What is one laundry mistake that can ruin clothing?
Examples: using too much heat, mixing colors, shrinking clothes in dryer, bleach misuse, etc.
How often does the U.S. Fire Administration recommend testing smoke detectors?
What is monthly?
How often should you replace an HVAC filter in a home with pets?
What is every 30 days?
What are 3 things you should never mix bleach with?
What is Ammonia causes chloramine vapors, vinegar causes harmful chlorine gas, rubbing alcohol can form chloroform
What materials should you never put in the microwave?
What are metal items, aluminum foil, or anything not labeled microwave-safe?
Why should you avoid using fabric softener on towels and athletic clothing?
What is because it can reduce absorbency and trap odors/material buildup?
How often should you drain and flush a water heater to reduce sediment buildup?
What is once a year?
Before painting glossy walls, why should you lightly sand the surface?
What is to help the new paint adhere properly?