What can you put on your hands to avoid chemical cleaners that may irritate your hands?
rubber gloves
Why is it important to look in your pockets before washing your clothes?
You might find stuff in your pockets! Example: Pens, money, earbuds, a hedgehog
Name 5 things you can clean around your house that's not in your room.
wash dishes, vacuum, dust, shake out floor mats, etc.
When would be the best time to wash your dishes?
Immediately after cooking or eating would be the best time.
What are any 3 steps to washing dishes?
scrape off food, wash with soap, rinse, dry...
What's the basic movement when cleaning with a vacuum?
back and forth
What do you check before putting your clothes in the dryer? (hint: it's in the dryer and you need to clean it before turning on the dryer)
Check the lint catcher! If you leave in the lint it can make your clothes not dry properly and it can be a fire hazard
Can you name 5 random items that can be put away in your room?
ex: pencils, clothes, trash, papers, dishes, etc.
What kind of cleaning solution is typically blue?
window cleaning solution ex. Windex
How can you separate your clothes? Why?
You can separate them by color and by water temperature to avoid color mixing and shrinkage!
Name 5 things you can use to clean your house
Ex. soap, rag, gloves, vacuum, dustpan, paper towel
LAUNDRY: why is it important to check the tag of your clothes before washing / ripping it off?
The tag can have information on how you should properly wash your clothing!
What can you do to make sure you don't get mice in your house?
Seal cracks and holes on the outside. Clean up crumbs on the floor. Don't leave bags of food on the floor. Only keep food in the kitchen.
What would be the first step in washing dishes?
fill a sink with soapy water, rinse your plate or scrape off extra food from your plate...
Name 3 tools you can you use to clean your floors.
mop, broom, swifter, duster, vacuum, etc.
Can you name an item that you might want to donate for spring cleaning?
answers may vary
Name 5 ways to clean your room
throw away trash, laundry, organize, make your bed, wipe down / vacuum...
Why is it important to have clean floors?
Because when it looks good, you feel good! Also, it looks great for guests.
Name a strategy to reduce clutter in your room
buy an organizing shelf, have a place for everything, clean regularly
What are the signs of spring is approaching?
longer days, warmer outside, birds chirping, snow melts
Would you rather do the dishes or vacuum the floor?
answers may vary
Why is it important to know how to clean?
To be independent but to also help out around the house. Plus, when you have a clean house, you have a clear mind and will be motivated to do more!