Home Economics – Primary 6 Weekly Short Class Lesson Notes for Second Term

WEEK 4 – HOME HYGIENE AND WAYS OF CLEANING THE HOME

MEANING OF HOME HYGIENE

Home hygiene means keeping the home and its surroundings clean and free from germs in order to stay healthy and prevent diseases.

 

WAYS OF CLEANING THE HOME

1. Sweeping – Removing dust and dirt from the floor.

2. Mopping – Cleaning the floor with water and detergent.

3. Washing – Cleaning plates, clothes, and surfaces with soap and water.

4. Dusting – Removing dust from furniture and shelves.

5. Scrubbing – Cleaning hard surfaces like the bathroom and toilet.

6. Disposing of waste properly – Throwing dirt and refuse into dustbins.

 

ITEMS OR MATERIALS USED FOR CLEANING DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE HOME

1. Living Room and Bedroom – Broom, Mop, Duster or clean cloth, Bucket, Detergent

2. Kitchen – Sponge, Dishwashing soap, Water, Brush, Towel

3. Bathroom and Toilet – Toilet brush, Disinfectant, Bleach, Water, Scrubbing brush

4. Surroundings (Compound and Environment) – Broom, Cutlass, Rake, Wheelbarrow, Dustbin

 

IMPORTANCE OF HOME HYGIENE

1. It prevents diseases and infections.

2. It keeps the home neat and attractive.

3. It removes bad smells.

4. It makes the environment safe.

5. It promotes healthy living.

 

10 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQs)

INSTRUCTIONS – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D.

1. Home hygiene means keeping the home ______.

A. noisy

B. dirty

C. crowded

D. clean and free from germs

 

2. Which of these is a way of cleaning the home?

A. Sleeping

B. Sweeping

C. Playing

D. Eating

 

3. A broom is mainly used for ______.

A. sweeping

B. cooking

C. washing plates

D. mopping

 

4. Which item is best for cleaning the toilet?

A. Duster

B. Spoon

C. Plate

D. Toilet brush

 

5. Soap and detergent are examples of ______.

A. tools

B. furniture

C. cleaning agents

D. toys

 

6. The kitchen should be kept clean to prevent ______.

A. accidents

B. insects and germs

C. noise

D. decoration

 

7. Which tool is used to clean the compound?

A. Cutlass

B. Pillow

C. Cup

D. Chalk

 

8. Refuse should be thrown into a ______.

A. cupboard

B. dustbin

C. bag

D. sink

 

9. Mopping is done mainly to remove ______ from the floor.

A. dust and stains

B. food

C. noise

D. air

 

10. One importance of home hygiene is to ______.

A. cause sickness

B. waste time

C. attract dirt

D. prevent diseases

 

FILL IN THE GAP QUESTIONS

11. Home hygiene helps to keep the home free from ______.

12. A ______ is used to sweep the floor.

13. The toilet is cleaned using disinfectant and a ______.

14. Dirt and refuse should be thrown into the ______.

15. Keeping the surroundings clean helps to prevent ______.

 

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

16. What is home hygiene?

17. Mention two ways of cleaning the home.

18. Name two items used for cleaning the kitchen.

19. State two importance of home hygiene.

20. Mention one item used to clean the surroundings.

 

ANSWER KEY

1. D 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. B 9. A 10. D 11. germs 12. broom 13. toilet brush 14. dustbin 15. diseases

16. Home hygiene is keeping the home clean to prevent germs and diseases.

17. Sweeping and mopping.

18. Sponge and dishwashing soap.

19. I. Prevents diseases, II. Keeps the home neat and healthy

20. Cutlass (or rake or broom).