Unit 7: Quiz 3 Flashcards
What type of vacuum cleaner works best on carpet?
An upright with a powered beater-brush head.
The best broom for cleaning steps is a
whisk
What type of fabric is best for cloths? Why?
Cotton because they are the most absorbent.
What is a squeegee and what is it used for?
A tool used to clean windows or large flat areas.
What is the first step in cleaning a room? Where does one begin?
Dusting. High to low.
In what directional motion do you polish and buff furniture?
In the direction of the wood grain.
What is the best way to maintain your carpets and rugs?
Regular vacuuming
Clean the garbage disposal by
grinding citrus fruit rinds
How can you remove rust stains from porcelain.
Lemon and salt mixture
An apparatus that adds air to the water so that it spreads out when it flows from the faucet
aerator
A broad, flat hinged piece that closes over the toilet tank drain
flapper
A thin piece of wood, slate, metal, similar substance; usually oblong, laid in overlapping rows to cover the roofs and walls of buildings.
shingles
Evaluate your roof for replacement when it is:
15 years old
Three popular exterior finishes for a house are
paint, siding, and shingles
What is the most common problem that occurs when the toilet won’t stop running?
The flapper is not blocking the flush valve
What can be used to eliminate lime stains
vinegar
A special type of polishing cloth made out of a soft leather. It is used during the final stages of drying your car.
chamois
The carpet in your car should be vacuumed
weekly
How should you clean your car’s windows?
Why?
With a glass cleaner and a newspaper wiping in a circular motion. Because it prevents streaking.
What would you use silicone spray for on your car? Why?
Rubber such as the window seals. To keep the rubber from getting cracked and brittle
If your drive belt has more than __________ give, the belt needs tightening.
1/2
