Why and How to CLEAN?

WHY DO WE CLEAN?

1YOUR HEALTH

2YOUR

SAFETY 3 Health and

Safety of Others

YOUR HEALTH1

Your HEALTHFood PoisoningPoisoningsAllergic Reactions (Food, Mold, Insects)

2 YOUR SAFETY

Your SAFETY

FallsPoisonings

3 Health and Safety of Others

Health and Safety of OthersFood PoisoningsPoisoningsAllergic ReactionsFalls

How to Clean?

Tools to use cleaning.

Hazardous Materials NOT Required

»Water»Mop»Cleaning Clothes – micro-

fiber, to cotton fabric»Mild detergent (dishwashing

liquids, vinegar, borax)»Your own muscle »Trash Can

Tools Needed

»Less area for dust mites and other pests to settle into and multiply

»Less areas to trip over

»Less cluttered areas are less stressful

Getting rid of Clutter

Kitchen

»Floors»Countertops»Stove»Microwave»Under cabinets»Dishes

Kitchen• Clean dishes daily and

don’t let water stand• Clean items used daily• Maintain a clean floor• Keep sharp items and

cleaning materials out of a child’s reach

»Bed sheets»Floor coverings»Furniture

Bedroom

Bedroom»Wash sheets weekly –

reduces dust mites»Floor coverings – clean

often (food particles, dust mites)

»Throw rugs – throw out – fall hazard

»Furniture – moist dust puts fewer particles in the air

»Spray cloth NOT the item dusting

»Toilet bowel»Sink»Tub/Shower Stall

Bathroom

»Clean often sink and toilet bowl often – minimum weekly

»Tub/Shower Stall – use a squeegee daily to reduce moisture

»Use the bathroom fan to reduce moisture

»Reduce CLUTTER

Bathroom

»Carpet»Wood flooring»Furniture»TV set»Rugs

Living Room

Living Room»Carpet – clean weekly – more

if pets»Wood flooring – clean weekly »Furniture – dust with moist

cloth»TV set – dust with

appropriate material»Rugs – wash if possible –

discard if safety hazard

What are the problems and what is a solution?

What are the potential problems and what is a solution?

What are the potential problems and what is a solution?

What are the potential problems and what is a solution?

What are the potential problems and what is a solution?

Bug Bombs or Foggers -- NO

• Not effective• Pesticide everywhere• Aerosol products flammable

What are the potential problems and what is a solution?

What are the potential problems and what is a solution?

Create House Rules to Minimize Cleaning Effort

Sample HOUSE RULES• No pets in certain rooms• Pet food put up a night• No eating in certain rooms• Food to be put in fridge or

discarded• Chore assignments for

everyone • Trash taken outside• When a new item is brought in

– an old item is donated to charity (reduce clutter)