Cleaning toilets and bathrooms Flashcards

1
Q

It is the main structure of the toilet.

A

Water closet or toilet pans

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2
Q

It is a bowl or basin with running water for washing or bathing purposes.

A

Lavatory

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2
Q

The lavatory is also called a ____________.

A

vanity unit

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3
Q

A lavatory will sometimes be fixed into a ____________ that may have drawers or cupboards.

A

joinery unit

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4
Q

It is a large container for holding water in which a person may bathe.

A

baths or bathtubs

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5
Q

It is a bathroom fixture in which a person bathes under a spray of, typically warm or hot water.

A

Showers

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6
Q

It can be a ready-made kit or can be built to your needs and specifications.

A

Showers

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7
Q

It comes in matching bathroom sets, but can also be mixed and matched to great effect.

A

Taps

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8
Q

It is a cabinet in bathroom.

A

Bathroom cabinet (Medicine cabinet)

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9
Q

It is often placed above a sink or toilet and is made to hold hygiene products, toiletries, and medicines.

A

Bathroom cabinet (Medicine cabinet)

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10
Q

Types of bathroom fixtures

A
  • Water closet or toilet pans
  • Lavatory
  • Baths or bathtubs
  • Showers
  • Bathroom cabinet (Medicine cabinet)
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11
Q

It is the apparatus at the end of a water source that disperses water to provide an even flow under which to wash.

A

Shower head

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12
Q

It is a horizontal bar on the wall, or a frame with a horizontal bar, used to hang towels on.

A

Towel rails

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13
Q

These are also called drains and plugholes.

A

Traps, drains, and wastes

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14
Q

The grills through which water is drained as it leaves your bathroom.

A

Wastes

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15
Q

It holds a bar of soap when not in use for hand washing or other cleaning purposes near a washing area such as a bathtub or washbasin.

A

Soap dishes and recesses

16
Q

Soap dishes are made from waterproof materials such as:

A

plastic, ceramic, and metal

17
Q

It is used all over bathrooms, for lighting, ventilation, and to supply power to appliances.

A

Electrical fittings and outlets

18
Q

It should always remain hygienic and must be kept in clutter- free environment.

A

Toothbrushes

19
Q

It will provide a nice complement to the rest of your design.

A

The right electrical fittings and outlets

20
Q

It is used to control the interior environment by venting out unwanted odors, particulates, smoke, moisture, and other contaminants which may be present in the air.

A

Exhaust fans

21
Q

Types of bathroom fittings

A
  • Taps
  • Shower head
  • Towel rails
  • Traps, drains, and wastes
  • Soap dishes and recesses
  • Toothbrush holder
  • Electrical fittings and outlets
  • Exhaust fans
22
Q

To clean the washbasin, fill the sink with (hot, cold) water.

A

hot

23
Q

What is the purpose of filling the sink with hot water before cleaning?

A

It will shift the bulk of the dirt and loosen the rest.

24
Q

If you want to remove any odors in the washbasin, apply some ____________.

A

baking soda.

25
Q

After applying your chosen cleaning agents on the washbasin, rinse it out and wipe it down, either with _________________ or the _______________.

A

multi-surface wipes or the microfiber cloth.

26
Q

To remove film buildup on bathtubs, apply full-strength _________ to a ________ and wipe the area.

A

vinegar, sponge

27
Q

You can use lemon juice, vinegar, or any acidic cleaners on tiled surfaces. True or False?

A

False. They may eat away your grouting.