Title: Identify types of cleaning supplies for the home.
Course: Home Health Aide (14053) > Section: Managing the Home Environment

Identification should include

- equipment such as mops, brooms, and vacuums
- cleaning and disinfecting agents
- cleaning supplies such as cloths, brushes, sponges, paper towels, and scouring pads
- gloves and when they should be used.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why must a home health aide use a variety of cleaning supplies in a client's home?
- When faced with using an unfamiliar cleaning supply or device, what are the first steps?
- What precautions are necessary when using a vacuum? Disinfecting agents? Scouring pads?
- Why should a home health aide read and understand all the information printed on the label of a cleaning agent?