Question

Students are to be divided into four groups. One group will visit a hotel to observe and learn cleaning. Each group will be asked to observe daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal/spring cleaning procedures and note down the steps for each in detail, the materials cleaned, the equipment/tools used in the following format.

GROUP 1

Cleaning Procedure steps	Daily/Weekly /Monthly/Seasonal	Tools used
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GROUP 2

Find out the methods of common cleaning of various surfaces in the following format.

Material method of cleaning

Wood

Granite

Marble

GROUP 3

Conduct a market survey to find out various cleaning equipments such as brooms, brushes, mops etc. and draw the diagrams and uses in the practical book. Note the cost of the cleaning equipments.

Brooms:	Types – cost – diagram
Brushes:	Types – cost – diagram
Mops:	Types – cost – diagram

GROUP 4

Conduct a market survey to find out various cleaning agents available in the market and their cost. Record the brand, cost, properties and the label information. List the use and precautions given on the label by the manufacturer.

Answer 1

GROUP 1: Cleaning Procedures

Cleaning Procedure steps	Daily/Weekly /Monthly/Seasonal	Tools used
1 Daily Cleaning	Dusting furniture and surfaces  Sweeping and mopping floors  Cleaning bathrooms and removing waste	Broom, mop, duster, bucket, cleaning cloth
2 Weekly Cleaning	Cleaning windows and mirrors  Washing curtains and bed covers  Polishing furniture	Vacuum cleaner, brush, glass cleaner, polish
3 Monthly Cleaning	Cleaning fans and lights  Deep cleaning carpets and upholstery  Checking and cleaning storage areas	Vacuum cleaner, ladder, scrubber, detergent
4 Seasonal/Spring Cleaning	Deep cleaning all rooms  Cleaning walls, ceilings and corners  Rearranging and sanitizing storage areas	Vacuum cleaner, mop, brushes, cleaning chemicals

GROUP 2: Cleaning Methods of Surfaces

Material	Method of Cleaning
Wood	Dust with a soft cloth and polish regularly.
Granite	Clean with mild detergent and wipe with a dry cloth.
Marble	Use mild soap and water; avoid harsh chemicals.

GROUP 3: Cleaning Equipment Survey

1. Brooms
   • Types: Grass broom, Soft broom, Coconut broom
   • Cost: ₹50–₹200
   • Use: Sweeping floors and removing dust.
2. Brushes
   • Types: Scrub brush, Toilet brush, Floor brush
   • Cost: ₹50–₹150
   • Use: Cleaning stains and hard surfaces.
3. Mops
   1. Types: Cotton mop, sponge mop, microfibre mop
   2. Cost: ₹100–₹500
   3. Use: Cleaning and drying floors.

GROUP 4: Cleaning Agents Survey

Brand	Cost	Properties	Use	Precautions
Harpic	₹100–₹200	Removes toilet stains	Toilet cleaning	Keep away from children
Vim	₹50–₹100	Removes grease	Washing utensils	Avoid contact with eyes
Colin	₹80–₹150	Cleans glass surfaces	Window and mirror cleaning	Do not swallow