Housecleaning facts for kids
Housecleaning is the process of making a home clean and tidy. It involves removing dirt, trash, and mess. It also means putting things back in their proper places. This helps a house look neat and organized.
Cleaning your home makes it easier to move around. It also reduces places where spiders and insects might live. Removing dust helps people breathe more easily. Housecleaning tasks include sweeping floors or using a vacuum cleaner. It also involves washing clothes and putting them away. Cleaning windows, sponges, and dishes are also part of housecleaning.
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What is Clutter?
Clutter refers to items that are out of place or shouldn't be in the house. For example, a teacup on the floor is clutter. The same teacup on its shelf is not clutter. People usually store things on shelves, in drawers, or on hangers.
Why Cleaning Helps Your Health
Cleaning your home removes germs, dust, and other things that can harm your health. A clean home helps keep you healthy.
Dealing with Dust Allergies
Dust can cause many problems for people. It can make them sneeze, cough, or have watery eyes. Some people might get a rash or have trouble breathing because of dust. Dust is made of tiny bits of many things. These can include smoke, cotton, soap, pollen, mold spores, dried cat saliva, or even tiny pieces of food.
Common Cleaning Chemicals
People use different kinds of chemicals to clean their homes. Here are five main types:
- Surfactants help water spread and get things wet faster. This makes cleaning more effective.
- Alkaline chemicals, like soap and baking soda, help wash away mud and grease.
- Acidic chemicals, such as vinegar and orange juice, can remove stains. They are good for mustard, wine, tea, coffee, rust, and limescale.
- Flammable solvents like turpentine can help clean up paint.
- Disinfectants are special chemicals that kill germs, fungus, and mold. They help keep surfaces safe and clean.
Images for kids
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Broom, sponge and duster
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Part of the housework of a London housewife, 1941
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Some dusting tools
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Two women cleaning
See also
In Spanish: Tareas domésticas para niños
