Household Cleanliness and Organization Quiz

Maintaining Cleanliness and Orderliness at Home

• A clean and orderly house is more inviting and can help prevent the spread of diseases.
• Everyone in the family should help with household tasks, as it is a shared responsibility.
• Create a list of daily, weekly, and occasional tasks to help organize chores.
• Daily tasks: include cooking, cleaning the house, setting the table, washing dishes, cleaning bathrooms, and watering plants.
• Weekly tasks: include marketing, ironing, laundering, defrosting the refrigerator, and mopping and waxing the floor.
• Occasional tasks: include cleaning windows, walls, and floors, changing curtains, and minor repairs.
• To maintain a clean house, have a designated place for everything and always put things back in their place after use.

Living Room Care

• The living room should be kept clean and attractive as it reflects the residents' personalities and style.
• Keep newspapers and magazines in their designated areas.
• Arrange decors properly and ensure the room is cleaned daily.

Bedroom Care

• The bedroom should be a personal space for sleeping, resting, and getting dressed.
• After using items, return them to their designated places.
• Place used clothes in a laundry basket or bring them to the laundry area.
• Clean the bedroom daily or weekly, with thorough cleaning weekly.
• Sweep and mop the bedroom floor regularly.

Bathroom Care

• Users should always leave the bathroom as clean as they found it.
• Disinfect the bathroom to kill germs and bacteria.
• Scrub the toilet bowl daily and wash bathroom floors and walls once a week.
• Use a suitable cleaner for removing stains and dirt from the tiles.

Kitchen Care

• The kitchen, being the food preparation area, should be the cleanest room in the house.
• Screens are recommended for protection against flies and insects. If not available, cover all food.
• Use hot water to sanitize dishes, glasses, and flatware and then keep them in dish racks or dish dryers.
• Clean stovetops and refrigerators with an abrasive cloth.
• Unplug the refrigerator while defrosting it.
• Baking soda mixed with cleaning liquid can help neutralize refrigerator odors.
• Empty and disinfect garbage containers regularly. Keep them clean and covered to prevent flies and insects.

Work Simplification Techniques

• Work simplification involves finding the easiest, simplest, and fastest way to accomplish tasks.
• It emphasizes comfortable working positions and efficient effort to avoid stress or strain.
• Tips for efficient work:
  • Finish all tasks of the same type before moving to another (e.g., scrub floors before sweeping, wash all windows before cleaning walls).
  • Start cleaning from the ceiling and work your way down to the floor. Clean upstairs before downstairs to avoid unnecessary repetition.
  • Correct hand and body techniques:
    • Push instead of pull whenever possible.
    • Bend from the knees, not the waist, when lifting heavy objects.
    • Use the whole body weight, not just the arms, when pushing heavy objects.
    • Keep tools and cleaning equipment within reach to avoid strain.
    • Sit while working whenever possible, for example, when preparing vegetables or washing clothes.
    • Combine tasks by doing two at the same time, such as setting the table while cooking.