Performance Objective: Given the necessary tools supplies and equipment, you must be able to demonstrate the procedure in cleaning ceilings, walls, floors and windows.

Equipment, Tools and Materials:

For cleaning ceilings:

• Cobweb brooms/brush
• Long-handled duster/wet sweeper (optional)
• Vacuum cleaner (optional)
• Gloves
• All purpose cleaner

For cleaning walls:

• Pail with water
• Sponge or soft cloth
• Dry towel or cloth
• Vacuum cleaner (optional)
• Plastics
• Gloves
• All purpose cleaner

For cleaning floors:

• Rag mop
• Dry rag or sponge
• Pail with water
• Vacuum cleaner (optional)
• Gloves
• All purpose cleaner

For cleaning windows:

• Squeegee
• Pail with water
• Clean towels
• Gloves
• All purpose cleaner

Procedure:

For cleaning ceilings:

Use a cobweb broom/brush.

1. Remove cobwebs with a cobweb broom/brush. Reach into far corners and

run through the edges. Some cobwebs are not easily visible.

2. Dust the ceiling surface with long-handles dusters.
3. Vacuum dirt-prone areas around vents and light fixtures. Use a vacuum

cleaner with a long extension fitted with a soft brush tip to avoid spreading

the dust around.

Use a wet sweeper.

4. For painted ceilings that are dirty or oily, especially in the kitchen,

use a wet sweeper that has been pre-treated to clean out dust and

grime. As a substitute, use a sponge mop dipped in a mild solution

of all-purpose cleaner and water. Wring the mop to minimize

dripping. Dry the wet ceiling with rags or towels to minimize water

spots.

5. For washable wallpapered ceilings, use a sponge mop dipped in a mild

solution of dishwashing detergent and water. Wring the mop to minimize

dripping, and immediately wipe ceiling dry with a rag or towel.

6. For "popcorn" and other spray-on textured ceilings, refrain from any wet or

wipe-down cleaning, which would knock down the texture effect. Use a

vacuum cleaner with a long extension fitted with a soft brush tip.

Commercial textured ceiling cleaners are available.

For cleaning walls:

1. Begin by lining the floor with plastic where you’ll be working to prevent

damage from excess water or spills.

2. Use your vacuum’s brush attachment to remove loose dirt and cobwebs. Do

not push the brush onto the wall surface, as loose dirt may smudge and

leave marks. Allow the vacuum’s suction to lift the dirt away from the wall.

3. Spot test the all purpose cleaner or detergent in a hidden spot for

colorfastness.

4. Start at the top of the wall. Work from side to side and from the top down.
5. Apply detergent or cleaner to the wall with the cloth, rubbing or wiping

gently.

6. When the cloth gets dirty, rinse it out and wring out excess moisture.
7. Work your way through the room, using the towel to dry the walls as you go.

For cleaning floors:

Ridding the Floor of Surface Dirt

1. Sweep the loose dirt into a pile and remove.
2. Use vacuum attachment along the bottom of the baseboard and flooring.
3. Move the surface cleaner of the vacuum to the lowest setting and vacuum

the tile.

Mopping

1. Prepare the all purpose cleaner in a pail.
2. Fill another bucket with water to rinse the floor.
3. Wring the mop out as much as possible.
4. Mop the floor side to side and up and down to get between the grouting.
5. Rinse the floor with the clean water. Again, wring the mop out as much as

possible.

6. Allow the tile and grout to dry.

For cleaning windows:

1. Prepare all needed materials. Place them near the working area.
2. Prepare the cleaning solution.
3. Wipe the window and remove dust and cobwebs.
4. Wet and wash frames and window.
5. Dip-in cleaning solution and clean the window from top to bottom.
6. Clean the outside part of the window.
7. Rinse and wash the window.
8. Wipes dry the window with a cleaning towel.
9. Dry clean with the use of a squeegee
10. Polish the glass.