TLE
8
Household Services
Quarter 1 – Module 1:Week 1
Use appropriate cleaning tools, equipment,
supplies and materials
(SUPPORT MATERIAL FOR INDEPENDENT LEARNING ENGAGEMENT)
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and the
DIPOLOG CITY GOVERNMENT
Technology and Livelihood Education –Grade 8
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Quarter 1 – Module 1: Use of appropriate cleaning tools, equipment, supplies and
materials
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TLE
HOUSEKEEPING
Quarter 1 – Module 1:Week 1
Use appropriate cleaning tools,
equipment, supplies, and
materials
Department of Education • Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education • Republic of the Philippines
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators
from public institution to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the
learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their
personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration
their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:
Notes to the Teacher
This contains helpful tips or strategies
that will help you in guiding the learners.
As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
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For the learner:
The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a
learner is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant
competencies and skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in
your own hands!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be
enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active
learner.
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:
What I Need to Know
This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.
What I Know
This part includes an activity that aims to
check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.
What’s In
This is a brief drill or review to help you link
the current lesson with the previous one.
What’s New
In this portion, the new lesson will be
introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.
What is It
This section provides a brief discussion of
the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.
What’s More
This comprises activities for independent
practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.
What I Have Learned
This
includes
questions
or
blank
sentence/paragraph to be filled into process
what you learned from the lesson.
What I Can Do
This section provides an activity which will
help you transfer your new knowledge or
skill into real life situations or concerns.
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Assessment
This is a task which aims to evaluate your
level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.
Additional Activities
In this portion, another activity will be given
to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of
the lesson learned. This also tends retention
of learned concepts.
Answer Key
This contains answers to all activities in the
module.
At the end of this module you will also find:
References
This is a list of all sources used in
developing this module.
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!
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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 the nature of Housekeeping. 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.
Quarter 1 is divided into seven lessons within (7) seven weeks consisting of (7)
seven modules namely:
Lesson 1: Use and Maintain Cleaning Materials, Tools, and Equipment (UT)

Learning Competency 1.Use appropriate cleaning tools,equipment,
supplies and materials.( TLE_HEHS7/8UT-Oa-1)
o MODULE 1 -WEEK 1-Use appropriate cleaning tools,
Equipment, suppliesand materials.

Learning Competency 2. Maintain cleaning equipment
(TLE_HEHS7/8UT-Oa-2)
o MODULE 2 WEEK 2- Maintain and store cleaning
materials,tools and equipment safely.
Lesson 2: Perform Mensuration and Calculation (MC)

Learning Competency 1.Carry out measurements and calculations of
required tasks (TLE_HEHS7/8MC-Oa-1)
o MODULE 3 WEEK 3 -Carry out measurements and
calculations
Lesson 3. Interpret diagrams, layouts, and plans(ID)

Learning Competency 1. Read and interpret diagrams, layouts
and
plans (TLE_HEHS7/8ID-Ob-4)
o MODULE 4 WEEK 4 - Read and interpret architectural
symbols, diagrams and layouts
Lesson 4 Practice occupational health and safety procedures (OS)
 Learning Competency 1. Identify hazards and risk in the workplace
(TLE_HEHS7/8OS-Oc-d-5)
2.Evaluate hazards and risks (TLE_HEHS7?8OS0e-6)
o MODULE 5
WEEK 5 - Identify and evaluate hazards and
risks in the workplace
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
LEARNING
COMPETENCY
(TLE_HEHS7/8OS-Oef-7)
3.
Control
hazards
and
4.
Maintain
OHS
(TLE_HEHS7/8OS-Oef-8)
o
risks
awareness
Module 6 Week 6 - Control Hazards and Risks and
Maintain OHS Awareness
Lesson 5. Participate in Workplace Communication (PW)

Learning Competency 1. Obtain and convey workplace information
(TLE_HEHS7/8PW-Og-j-9)
2. Participate in workplace meetings and
discussions (TLE_HEHS7/8PW-Ogh-10)
3. Complete relevant work related
documents (TLE_HEHS7/8PW-Ogh-11)
o Module 7 Week 7 – Obtain, convey, and participate workplace
meetings and complete work related documents
Lesson 6: Work in Team Environment

Learning Competency 1. Describe team role and scope
(TLE_HEHS7/8WT-Oij-12)
2. Work as a team member
(TLE_HEHS7/8WT-Oij- 13
o Module 8 Week 8 - Describe team role and scope
and work as team member
For this in module 1 – Week 1,and after completing this module, you Must be able
to:
LO 1. Use of appropriate cleaning
materials.(TLE_HEHS7/8UT_Oa-1)
tools,
equipment
,
supplies
and
1. Familiarize with the different cleaning tools and equipment, supplies and
materials and the safety measures to be observed in doing the tasks.
2. Give the uses of each cleaning tools, equipment, supplies and materials.
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What I Know
I.Direction: Read each item carefully then choose the best answer and
write it on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which statement describes paper towel?
A.It is an absorbent textile made from paper instead of cloth.
B.It is a liquid used for cleaning most of the tools and equipment.
C.It is used in the kitchen to drive dishes and other surfaces.
D.It is used to wipe the cleaning tools and equipment
2. Which of the following includes keeping work areas neat and orderly,
maintaining halls and floors free of slip and trip hazards?
A.Housekeeping
B. Household
C. Housewarming
D. House blessing
3. Which of following is known as universal solvent?
A. Water
B. Baking soda
C. Gloves
D. Paper towel
4. What cleaning equipment for sweeping is made of bundle of straws or twigs
attached to a long handle?
A. Broom
B. Cobwebber
C. Dust pan
D. Sponge
5. The following are the cleaning materials except__________.
A. Water
C. Floor buffer
B. B. Paper towel
D. Liquid detergent
6. Which of the following is a cleaning equipment?
A. Bucket
B. Vacuum cleaner
C. Dish cloth
D. Cleaning cloth
7. What devices that uses an air pump to create a partial vacuum to suck up
dust and dirt?
A. Water hoses
B. Broom
C. Water
D. Vacuum cleaner
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8. Which of the following is a detergent in liquid form used for cleaning tools
and equipment?
A. Cleaning detergent
B. Liquid detergent
C. Broom
D. Gloves
9. The following are the safety measures to be observed in sized up the load,
except.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Determine if you can carry a load comfortably
Get help if the load is too big
Make sure your footing is solid
Check for nails, splinters, rough strapping, and rough edges
10. How will you protect yourself from a dropped item?
A. Wear safety shoes
B. Wear gloves
C. Wear helmet
D. Wear mask
II. Name the following cleaning tools, equipment, supplies and materials by writing
your answer in a separate sheet of paper.
1.
4
2.
3.
5
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Lesson Use and maintenance of cleaning
1
tools and equipment
What’s In
Let us try to find out if you still remember the things that is commonly used
in cleaning our homes or in school by doing this activity.
Direction: Match the picture in Column A with thedescription in Column B by
writing the letter only in a separate sheet.
Column A
1.
2.
Column B
A. It is commonly used for drinking, washing and other
activities.
B. A bundle of firm stiff twigs or fibers bound together on a
long handle especially for sweeping.
C. A covering for the hand that has separate parts for each
finger.
3.
D. A long handled cup used for dipping liquids.
4.
E. It is used to hold water or any liquid solution.
5.
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What’s New
Directions:
Fill
up
the
circles
by
writing
the
cleaning
tools,equipment,supplies or materials used at home. Use a separate sheet
for your answer.
Cleaning
tools,equipment,
supplies and materials
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What is It
HOUSEKEEPING
Today,cleaning is a very serious concern to have a well conducive
environment for a living. Our home, our working place or in our whole environment
requires proper cleaning in order to give us a clean atmosphere where we can live
safely.
Cleaning tools /equipment
Meaning/Use
Broom is a cleaning implement for sweeping
made of bundle of straw or twigs attach to a
long handle
Dust Pan is a cleaning tool commonly used
to scoop the dirt and waste on the floor.
Water hoses are hollow tubes designed to
carry fluids from one location to another.
Bucket is a watertight,vertical cylinder or
truncated cone, with an open top and flat
bottom,usually attached to a semi-circular
carrying handle that is used to hold water or
any liquid solution used in cleaning.
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Cobwebber is used for reaching
sweeping of floor without a stool.
and
Sponge is characterized by readily absorbing
water and becoming soft when wet while
retaining toughness, use in bathing-in,
wiping or cleaning surfaces.
Dish cloth is used in the kitchen to dry
dishes and other surfaces.
Cleaning cloth is used to wipe the cleaning
tools and equipment.
Floor buffer is an electrical appliance that is
used to clean and maintain non- carpeted
floors such as hardwood,marble,tile or
linoleum.
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Supplies/materials
Meaning/use
Cleaning detergent is a surfactant or a
mixture of surfactants with cleaning
properties in diluted solutions that is also
used in cleaning purposes.
Liquid detergent is a detergent in liquid form
used for cleaning tools and equipment.
Scrubbing foam is used to remove the
contaminants of any tool and equipment.
Paper Towel is an absorbent textile made
from paper instead of cloth used in drying
hand, wiping windows, dusting and cleaning
up spill.
Water is a liquid used for cleaning most of
the tools and equipment. It is also known as
the universal solvent.
Waste container is a container
temporarily storing refuse and waste.
for
Baking
soda
otherwise
known
as
bicarbonate of soda or sodium bicarbonate is
used to deodorize refrigerators.
Gloves is a garment that covers the whole
hand of a person that performs household
services.
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SAFETY MEASURE IN DOING HOUSEHOLD TASK
Housekeeping is not just cleanliness. It includes keeping work areas neat
and orderly, maintaining halls and floors free of slip and trip hazards.
Safe Use
Risk can vary greatly. What important is, whoever has to use any tool or
piece of equipment as part of their job does so with care. To ensure safe use,
employers must orient workers and provide suitable information. They must also
check that workers have the appropriate qualifications to use intricate tools and
equipment.
Material handling safety
Handing material is a daily function in the workplace. All too often it is a task
taken for granted, with little knowledge of or attention to the consequences if done
incorrectly.
POWER LIFTING
Protect Yourself
 Use the correct hand protection; wear gloves to prevent cuts.

Wear safety shoes to prevent injury to your feet from a dropped item.
Size up the load
A. Determine if you can carry a load comfortably.
B. Get help if the load is too big or bulky for one person.
C. Check for nails, splinters, rough strapping, and rough edges.
Lift it






Right
Make sure your footing is solid.
Keep your back straight, with no curving or slouching.
Center your body over your feet.
Get a good grasp on the object and pull it close to you.
Lift with your legs, not your back.
Move your feet to turn.
Oversized Loads
 Don’t try to carry a big load alone. Ask for help.
 Work as a team. Lift, walk, and lower the load together.
 Let one person give the directions and direct the lift.
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What’s More
I-Direction: Read the sentences carefully.WriteTRUEif you agree with the
statementand ifyou disagree change the underline word to make the statement
correct and write your answer in a separate sheet.
__________ 1. Broom is a cleaning implement for washing.
__________ 2. Dustpan is a cleaning tool commonly used to scoop the dirt and waste
on the floor.
__________ 3. Vacuum cleaner is a device that uses an waterpump to create a
partial vacuum.
__________ 4. Liquid detergent is a detergent in liquid form used for cleaning tools
and equipment.
__________ 5. Cleaning cloth is used to wipe the cleaning tools and equipment.
__________ 6. Water is use to deodorized refrigerator.
__________ 7. Floor buffer is use for cleaning tools and equipment.
__________ 8. Gloves is a container for temporary storing refuse and waste.
__________ 9. Water also known as the universal solvent.
__________10.In lifting an object lift with your legs, not your back..
II-Direction: Give the uses of the following cleaning equipment. Write your answer
in a separate sheet.
1.Floor buffer
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
2. Vacuum cleaner
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________.
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RUBRIC
Criteria
Score
The students were able to give the
complete uses of the given cleaning
equipment.
The students were
incomplete uses
of
equipment.
able
the
5
to give
cleaning
3
The students were able to give at least a
single word or group of words on the
uses of the equipment.
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What I Have Learned
1. The success in housekeeping depends on the tools and equipment
used.
2. Cleaning tools and equipment are important in everyday life.
3. It is very important to know the different uses of cleaning tools and
equipment for us to avoid accident.
4. These are the cleaning tools like broom and dustpan, equipment like
vacuum cleaner and floor buffer, supplies and materials like baking
soda
and
cleaning
detergents
needed
in
cleaning
our
homes,schools,offices etc.
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What I Can Do
Activity 1
Direction: Draw, label and give the uses of at least ten housekeeping tools
and equipment used in cleaning.
RUBRIC
Criteria
Score
The students were able to draw 10
housekeeping tools and equipment perfectly
with correct label and uses.
10
The students were able to draw 7-9
housekeeping tools and equipment with
correct label and uses.
7
The students were able to draw 5-6
housekeeping tools and equipment with
correct label and uses.
5
The students were able to draw 3-4
housekeeping tools and equipment with
correct label and uses.
3
The students were able to draw 1-2
housekeeping tools and equipment without
label and uses.
1
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Assessment
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it in a separate sheet of
paper.
1. What cleaning implement for sweeping made of bundle of straws or twigs
attached to a long handle?
A. Broom
B.Cobwebber
C. Dust pan
D. Sponge
2. Which of the following is a cleaning equipment?
A.Bucket
C. Dish cloth
B.Vacuum cleaner
D.Cleaning cloth
3. How will you protect your feet from a dropped item?
A. Wear safety shoes
C. Wear gloves
B. Wear helmet
D. Wear mask
4. What device that uses an airpump to create a partial vacuum to suck up dust
and dirt?
A.Water hoses
C. Water
B. Broom
D. Vacuum cleaner
5. What is known as universal solvent?
A.Water
C. Gloves
B. Baking soda
D. Paper towel
6. Which of the following is a detergent in liquid form used for cleaning tools and
equipment?
A. Cleaning detergent
C. Broom
B. Liquid detergent
D. Gloves
7. What cleaning tool commonly used to scoop the dirt and waste on the floor?
A.Broom
C. Dust pan
B. Bucket
D. Waste container
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8. What is used to wipe the cleaning tools and equipment?
A.Scrubbing foam
C. Bucket
B. Water
D. Cleaning cloth
9. Which statement describes paper towel?
A.It is an absorbent textile made from paper instead of cloth.
B.It is a liquid used for cleaning most of the tools and equipment.
C.It is used in the kitchen to drive dishes and other surfaces.
D.It is used to wipe the cleaning tools and equipment.
10. Which of the following includes keeping work areas neat and orderly,
maintaining halls and floors free of slip and trip hazards?
A.Housekeeping
C. House Warming
B. Household
D. Housing
B. Identify the following cleaning tools, equipment, supplies and materials by
writing your answer in a separate sheet.
1.
4
2.
3.
5.
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Additional Activities
Direction: Classify the items listed below as tools, equipment,and materials. Write
your answer in a separate sheet based on the given sample.
broom
bucket
dust pan
vacuum cleaner
cobwebber sponge
water hoses
dish cloth
gloves
floor buffer
cleaning detergent scrubbing foam
paper towel
water
waste container
cleaning cloth
CLEANING TOOLS
baking soda
CLEANINGEQUIPMENT
1._____________________
1.________________________
2._____________________
2.________________________
3._____________________
3.________________________
4._____________________
4.________________________
5._____________________
5.________________________
CLEANING SUPPLIES/MATERIALS
1.________________________
2.________________________
3.________________________
4.________________________
5.________________________
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Answer Key
What’s New
Broom
What I Know
A
1. A
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. D
8. B
9. C
10. A
Dust pan
Feather Duster
Gloves
Cleaning Sponge
Cleaning Detergent
Bucket
Water
B
What's More
1.Vacuum cleaner
2. Waste container
3. Scrubbing foam
4. Liquid detergent
5. Floor buffer
1. sweeping
2. TRUE
3. air
4. TRUE
5. TRUE
6. Baking Soda
7. Cleaning cloth
8. Waste container
9. TRUE
10. TRUE
What’s In
1. E
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. D
1.
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Assessment
A.
1. A
2. B
3. A
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. D
9. A
10. A
B
1. Waste container
2. Scrubbing foam
3. Vacuum cleaner
4. Liquid detergent
5. Floor buffer
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
CLEANING TOOLS
broom
dust pan
water hoses
bucket
cobwebber
sponge
dish cloth
cleaning cloth
CLEANINGEQUIPMENT
vacuum cleaner
floor buffer
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CLEANING
SUPPLIES/MATERIALS
cleaning detergent
scrubbing foam
paper towel
water
waste container
baking soda
gloves
References
Corpuz,Ronald M, et.al, ETHICS: STANDARDS OF HUMAN
CONDUCT.,”MINDSHAPERS CO.,INC.,Intramuros,Manila,pp.1
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