Cleaning
How would you clean up spilled water?
With a towel or paper towel
Where should you keep laundry detergent?
By the washing machine
Where can you find paper towels in this classroom?
[answers will vary]
Which doesn't belong?
a) mop
b) broom
c) vacuum
d) paper towels
Paper towels - everything else is used to clean floors
You use it to clean floors. It's electric and sucks up crumbs and dirt. What is it?
A vacuum cleaner
What would you use to clean a dusty shelf?
A duster
Should milk be kept in the fridge or the freezer?
The fridge
What can happen if you let your dirty dishes sit in the sink for too long?
They can get moldy; they can smell bad; you can get ants or other bugs
Which doesn't belong?
a) sponge
b) shampoo
c) paper towel
d) Clorox wipe
shampoo - everything else is used to clean up a spill
You use this in the shower to wash your hair. You use this before you use conditioner. What is it?
Shampoo
If someone is sick, what could you use to kill the germs on their desk?
A disinfectant (Clorox wipes, antibacterial soap, bleach, or disinfectant spray)
Where should you keep shampoo and body wash?
In the shower
Name an item in the kitchen that needs to be cleaned regularly
Counters, microwave, stove, dishes, etc.
Which item cannot be washed in the washing machine?
a) shirt
b) socks
c) necklace
d) pants
necklace
You use this to clean dishes. You squirt some of this onto a sponge and wipe the dish, then you rinse it off. What is it?
Dish soap
What will happen if you clean up a sticky soda spill with just a dry paper towel?
It will clean up the liquid but leave a sticky mess behind
Where is the BEST place to keep dish soap?
a) in the shower
b) by the sink
c) in a closet
b) by the sink
In your house, where would you find toilet bowl cleaner?
[answers will vary]
Which doesn't belong?
a) bleach
b) laundry detergent
c) fabric softener
d) dish soap
dish soap - everything else is used for the laundry
You use this to clean mirrors and windows. It usually comes in a spray bottle and you wipe it off with a towel. What is it?
Glass cleaner
What can you use in your laundry to make your white clothes whiter?
Bleach
Why do some people keep baking soda in their refrigerator or freezer?
It removes odors
Can you use dish soap in the dishwasher?
No, you can only use dishwasher detergent
Which doesn't belong?
a) antibacterial soap
b) disinfectant spray
c) air freshener
d) bleach
air freshener - everything else kills germs
You use this to clean between your teeth. You should use this before you brush your teeth. It looks like a piece of thread and is sometimes flavored. What is it?
Floss