✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

7.2 – Identifying Basic Cleaning Tools and Their Uses: Knowing your cleaning tools helps you work smarter and faster instead of harder. A broom, mop, vacuum, sponge, and microfiber cloth each serve unique purposes, saving time and effort. Understanding their differences means you won’t waste energy or damage surfaces. For example, microfiber traps dust instead of spreading it, and a sponge handles grime that cloths can’t. Choosing the right cleaner for wood, tile, or glass prevents buildup and keeps things lasting longer. Even simple tools like buckets or gloves protect your body and make chores feel easier. Once you see how each item supports another, cleaning becomes a predictable rhythm, not a guessing game. Having a dedicated place for your supplies teaches structure, order, and pride in doing things properly. The goal is to clean with intention, using the right tools as partners in keeping your environment healthy.

About this course

Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

This course includes:
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  • Supportive materials you can download and keep for future use
  • Flexibility to work at your own pace, when it fits your schedule

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