Back to: Home Economics Primary 5
Welcome to class Lovelies.
Let us continue with learning about surfaces so as to help Mum better with house chores.
IDENTIFICATION OF FLOOR SURFACE AND CLEANING
Wooden floor: Good quality wood is needed for floor finishing
Advantages:
- It is cheaper than other surface
- It is warm
- It can be made to look attractive if well painted
- It can last long
Disadvantages
- It can be easily damaged by moisture
- It is inflammable
- It can be damaged by pests
- It can be stretched with dragging of heavy objects
Daily cleaning: Sweep to remove surface dust as well as dust with cleaning
Weekly cleaning
- Sweep the surface
- Scrub with brush and soapy water following the grains of the wood
- Rinse and wipe dry thoroughly with clean water
- Polish with correct wood polish
Reasons For Cleaning Surfaces in the Home
- To remove dirt
- To make it attractive
- To make it durable
- To avoid accident
- To prevent germs and pests
Cleaning different surfaces in the home
Practical work on cleaning the classroom surface
Tools for cleaning
- Long and short broom
- Mob or clean rag
- Soap and water
QUIZ
- State two types of surfaces you know.
- List one advantage and one disadvantage of the surfaces mentioned.
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