TLE HOUSEKEEPING

Module 2: Procedure and Techniques

in Floor and Surface Cleaning

Quarter 1, Week 2

Josephine B. Acas, Mary Ann C. Ebo,

Olivia V. Bandiling

(SUPPORT MATERIAL FOR INDEPENDENT LEARNING ENGAGEMENT) A Joint Project of

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DIPOLOG CITY and the

DIPOLOG CITY GOVERNMENT

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TLE– Grade 9/10 Quarter 1 – Module 1: Procedure and Techniques in Floor and Surface Cleaning First Edition, 2020

Printed in the Philippines by ________________________

Department of Education – Region IX – Dipolog City Schools Division

Office Address: Purok Farmers, Olingan, Dipolog Cit

Development Team of the Module

Writers: Josephine B. Acas Mary Ann C. Ebo

Olivia V. Bandiling Reviewer: Lynne B. Gahisan

Illustrator:

Layout Artist:

Management Team:

Virgilio P. Batan Jr. - Schools Division Superintendent

Jay S. Montealto - Asst. Schools Division Superintendent

Amelinda D. Montero - Chief, CID

Nur N. Hussien - Chief, SGOD

Ronillo S. Yarag - EPS PVR – LRMDS

Leo Martinno O. Alejo - PDO II - LRMDS

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The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the

module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.

2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities

included in the module.

3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.

4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.

5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.

6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not

hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are

not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and

gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that

will help you in guiding the learners.

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What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you

master independently the procedure and techniques in floor and surface cleaning.

The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations.

The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons

are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which

you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

Lesson 2 – Procedure and techniques in floor and surface cleaning.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify the procedure and techniques in floor and surface cleaning.

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Lesson

2 Procedure and Techniques on Floor and Surface Cleaning

Procedures and techniques on floor and surface cleaning affect the aura of

one’s home. It adds elegance and quality, which needs care and maintenance for its purpose.

Floors should not only look shiny and clean, but should be maintained properly. Damages such as crack, broken, or tom should be repaired or replaced

immediately to avoid any form of accidents. Cleaning and polishing are the two main activities that household workers

should consider for floor and surface maintenance.

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What’s In

Let us find out if you can still remember your previous lesson in

Housekeeping by doing this activity.

True or False:

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and write FALSE if the

statement is incorrect.

1. Carpet flooring is laid wall to wall in a room or hallway. 2. Carpet Floorings adds charms to the house and is a good fit in bedrooms.

3. Tile flooring enhances the resale value of a home in the long run.

4. Laminate flooring is versatile and dynamic, can be installed quickly and has along life span which increases the value of homes.

5. Hardwood flooring doesn’t cost a lot of money. 6. In earlier times these floorings were only installed in royal palaces and churches.

7. Vinyl flooring is colorless, not water- resistance, not slip-resistance and not affordable.

8. Marble flooring comes in tiles and sheets.

9. Laminate flooring is a natural stone directly extracted from quarries. 10. Some of the designs and qualities of tile flooring are cheaper than wood or

ceramic flooring.

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What’s New

This time you’re going to answer an activity that will set your mind for

the next lesson on procedure and techniques on floor and surface cleaning.

Directions: Describe the pictures in at least thirty words. Give the proper tools to be used on the floor surface in cleaning. Write your answer in

one whole sheet of paper.

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What is It

The diagram below shows the floor cleaning processes that make floor cleaning successful.

Cleaning Stripping Sealing Finishing Maintaining

Floor Cleaning Processes

Step 1: Cleaning

First step in floor cleaning where the area will be clear so it will be free from any distraction and do the task effectively.

Step 2 : Stripping

Second process in floor cleaning where embedded dirt; oil and layers of

floor finish and sealer are eliminated.

Apply the stripping chemicals with the use of mop head; allow chemical to stay on the floor for five minutes then scrub the area using the stripping

pad. Rinse the area with the use of water with soap and dry it with mop head. Mop, stripping pad, hand gloves, polisher, mop wringer, warming

device, ropes, cord, floor stripper or wax remover are the supplies and materials needed in the process.

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3.Sealing Smoothing process to rough surface, scratches and other types of floor

damages to enhance it’s over -all appearance comprises this step. It requires an application of a sealing solution, which protect the glaze

of the tiles, makes the floor look better, cling together and last longer.

Step 4:Finishing Application of coats of wax to make it appear glossy and appealing to

the eyes deals with this process. A proper step to makes floor better protected from damages and stains that will also prolongs the life of the floors.

Mops, mop wringer, finishing solution are the materials needed in this process.

Step 5: Maintaining

Final step, which involves removal of tucked-in dirt through the use

of cleaners. Repeated buffing keeps shine until the next stripping and

finishing job becomes absolutely necessary.

Sweep the floor thoroughly until dusts are removed then mop the

area using open eight figure motion or over lapping motion to remove dirt on

the floor then buff it thoroughly.

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The following are the specific procedures in daily cleaning of floors:

Damp mopping - mopping the floor with lightly wet mop to clear the floor of

dirt and soil.

Dust mopping – dusting of dirt using mops with handle.

Extraction – cleaning process that is extracting deeply embedded dirt and

soil in carpets especially those in inner layers that cannot be removed by

shampooing.

Finishing floors – performed on floors that are stripped of wax and dirt and

sealed for protection. The finishing is accomplished through the application

of wax or floor shine and polishing thereafter using a floor polisher.

Floor stripping – requires application of stripping solution.

Plain polishing – retouching the shine of floors by using a polisher.

Shampooing – a process that apply to carpet which is the removal of

embedded dirt and stains using carpet shampoo either manually of by use of

a machine.

Spray buffing – spraying the floor with a buff finish to retouch it and to keep

the gloss.

Sweeping – removing dirt and trash from floors using sweepers and dustpan.

Vacuuming – the process of elimination of dirt on carpeted floors using a

vacuum cleaner.

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Here are some tips in cleaning and polishing types of floors, so beauty and elegance will be maintained.

1.Ceramic tile glazed

To clean: vacuum and damp mop with an all -purpose cleaner, dry with a soft cloth.

To polish: No need for polishing Don’ts: Avoid using abrasive cleaners

1. Ceramic, tile unglazed To clean: vacuum and damp-mop with an all-purpose cleaner

To polish: Once a year, strip the finish and reseal with a commercial sealer and water based wax or acrylic self- polishing wax.

Don’ts: Avoid abrasive cleaners, strong soaps, or acids

2. Linoleum To clean: Vacuum and damp-mop with a mild all-purpose cleaner.

To polish: Apply two thin coats of self-polishing, water -based floor wax; let dry between coats.

Don’ts: Avoid solvent based products, hot water and strong soaps.

3. Vinyl To clean: Vacuum and damp-mop with all- purpose cleaner dissolved in

water. To polish: Apply two thin coats of self-polishing, water- based Floor

wax; let dry between coats. Don’ts: Avoid abrasive cleaners.

4. Vinyl, no wax To clean: vacuum and damp-mop with an all-purpose cleaner recommended

for no wax floors. To polish: Surface should have a permanent shine, but if it becomes high-

traffic areas, apply a commercial gloss renewing product. Don’ts: Avoid solvent-based products or cleaners with pine oil, strong soap,

hot water or abrasive.

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What’s More

Directions: Write the word TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is not

correct. Write your answer in your notebook.

1. Vacuum and damp-mop with a mild all-purpose cleaner should be used in

cleaning linoleum.

2. Extraction is a cleaning process that is extracting deeply embedded dirt and soil in carpets.

3. Removing dirt and trash from floors using sweepers and dustpan is called

sweeping.

4. Finishing is an application of coats of a wax to make it appear glossy and

appealing to the eyes.

1. Cleaning is the first step in floor cleaning where the area will be clear.

2. Sealing is the second process in floor cleaning where embedded dirt; oil and old layers of floor.

3. Damages such as rack, broken or torn should not be replaced.

4. Clearing is the final step, which involves removed of tucked-in dirt through

the use of cleaners.

5. Floor polishing requires application of stripping solution.

6. Shampooing is the process of elimination of dirt on carpeted floors using a

vacuum cleaner.

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Assessment

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter in one whole sheet of paper.

1. Mopping the floor with lightly wet mop to clear the floor of dirt and soil.

a. damp mopping

b. sweeping c. vacuuming

d. shampooing 2. What process of elimination of dirt on carpeted floors using a vacuum cleaner.

a. damp mopping b. vacuuming

c. sweeping

d. shampooing 3. What process of removing dirt and trash from floors using sweepers and dust

pan. a. damp mopping

b. vacuuming c. sweeping

d. shampooing 4. Spraying the floor with a buff finish to retouch it and to keep the gloss.

a. damp mopping

b. vacuuming c. sweeping

d. spray buffing 5. What is the process that apply to carpet which is the removal of embedded dirt

and stains using carpet shampoo either manually of by use of a machine. a. shampooing

b. vacuuming

c. sweeping d. spray buffing

6. Retouching the shine of floors by using a polisher? a. shampooing

b. plain polishing c. sweeping

d. spray buffing 7. Requires application of stripping solution?

a. shampooing

b. plain polishing c. floor stripping

d. spray buffing 8. Cleaning process that is extracting deeply embedded dirt and soil in carpets

especially those in inner layers that cannot be removed by shampooing. a. shampooing

b. plain polishing c. floor stripping

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d. extraction

9. Dusting of dirt using mops with handle? a. dust mopping

b. plain polishing c. floor stripping

d. extraction 10. First step in floor cleaning where the area will be clear so it will be free from

any distraction and do the task effectively.

a. polishing b. cleaning

c. dusting d. maintaining

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Additional Activities

Direction: Identify the pictures below describing what type of cleaning procedure is

being demonstrated. Explain briefly.

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Answer Key

What’s In

1. True 2. true 3. True 4. True 5. False 6. False 7. False 8. False 9. False 10. False

What's More

CHECK YOUR VALUES

1.true 6. false

2. true 7. false

3. true 8. false

4. true 9. false

5. true 10. false

Assessment

1. a

2. b

3. c

4. d

5. a

6. b

7.c

8. d

9. a

10.b

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References

1. Histrich,R.,Peters,M.,&Sheperd,D.(2008).Enterprenuership.Newyork:McGraw-Hill

2. sites.google.com

3. gltnhs-tle.weebly.com

4. sahealth.gov.au

5. watko.floors.com