Lesson

Maintain Tools, Equipment and

2 Paraphernalia

What I Need to Know

Learning Outcome:
At the end of the lesson,the learner are expected to
LO 1. Perform aftercare activities for tools, equipment and
paraphernalia
1.1 Clean tools, equipment and paraphernalia after use
1.2 Store tools, equipment and paraphernalia in the
appropriate area

What I Know

Directions: Write true if the statement is correct, or false if it is incorrect.

1. __________ All electrical device such as blender, food processors, iron, do not need
to unplug when not in use.

2. __________ Tools, equipment and paraphernalia need to be cleaned.

3. __________ Airport need to descale at once a month.

4. __________ Wiping the counter top is not necessary when you placed your blender

5. __________ Store the can opener without a box.

6. __________ Food tongs can be washed later.

 7. __________ Use baking soda or metal polish cleaner to clean the sole plate.

8. __________ Wipe the underside of the lid with spray cleaner and a couple of paper
towels.

9. __________ If you need to disinfect your stethoscope, you may wipe it with a 40%
Isopropyl alcohol solution.

10. __________ Water is used in cleaning the tip of the thermometer

Activity 1 : BUBBLE ME

Topic: CARING FOR TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND PARAPHERNALIA

Competency: Clean tools, equipment and paraphernalia after use.

Directions: Name the tools, equipment and paraphernalia that you know and you don’t
Know about cleaning, storing to show how you care. Write your answer in the
bubble below.

I know I don’t know

Rubrics

Criteria Score
Listed all tools,equipment and paraphernalia in a green and 10
blue bubbles
Listed only 8 tools, equipment and paraphernalia in a green 8
and blue bubbles
Listed only 6 tools, equipment and paraphernalia in a green 6
and blue bubbles
Listed 5 and below tools,equipment and paraphernalia in a 5
green and blue bubbles

What Is It
leaning an iron
1. Clean inside of the iron (for steam iron).
If your iron automatically descales water using a replaceable filter, you just have to make
sure to replace your filter on the recommended schedule. Some irons may need to be
descaled manually. Mix one part of water and one part of vinegar and pour into the water
chamber of the iron. The iron will steam out this solution. Then repeat the process this
time with plain water.

2. Clean non-coated sole plates.

Use baking soda or metal polish cleaner to clean the sole plate.
Use extra fine steel wool for plates that need extra help. However, this should only be done
as a last resort.

3. Clean non-stick sole plates.

Use clean soft cloth, warm water and mild detergent for non-stick coated irons.
For non-stick coated irons, clean with a soft cloth, warm water, and mild detergent. Always
wait until your iron is completely cool and unplugged before cleaning it. Never use an
abrasive cleaner because it will wear away the coating on your iron.

Wise Tips
Do not panic when a plastic melted on your sole plate, because it can be removed! Put a piece
of aluminum foil on the ironing board and sprinkle it with salt. Ironing over the salt and foil will
help loosen the plastic. Do not try to scrape the plastic off with metal tools. This may
permanently damage the sole plate. If the vent holes of your iron have become blocked with
starch or buildup, you may clean them with cotton buds dipped in a 1 to 1 ratio of water and
vinegar.

Cleaning and storing an ironing board

1. Remove the ironing board cover and pad.

2. Wipe the entire ironing board down with a damp cloth. Since most ironing boards are made
of metal, be sure to dry the board thoroughly to prevent rust.

3. Spot clean the ironing board cover with a slightly damp cloth. Most ironing board covers are
coated with a scorch and stain protectant, so cleaning should be easy.
4. Replace the ironing board's cover by stretching it evenly on top of the ironing board and
making sure it doesn't form any wrinkles that could leave marks on clothes. Be sure the
surface of the ironing board is completely dry before reattaching the pad and cover.

5. Fold down the ironing board and store in a place where it will be safe from bumping and
falling.

Cleaning and caring for a washing machine

1. Wipe the top, front and sides of the washing machine with spray cleaner and paper towels.

2. Wipe the underside of the lid with spray cleaner and a couple of paper towels.

3. It is time to clean the basin or the container of the washer. Fill it with hot water, 2 cups of
lemon or lime juice (for rust problems) or 2 cups of vinegar for odor problems. If both
problems are present, you have to run a cycle of each.

4. For the second time, fill the washer with hot water on the largest load setting. Put 2 cups of
bleach to the water to help in removing stains. Run a wash and rinse cycle.

5. Fill the washer with plain water and run one more cycle to rinse away any residue.

6. Clean the bleach dispenser by soaking it in a bucket of warm water. When the build up has
loosened, remove the dispenser from the pad and place on a paper towel. Wipe away any
remaining dirt with the use of spray cleaner and paper towels. Dry the dispenser and return
to the original place in the machine.

7. Clean the outside of the hoses with a cloth and spray cleaner.
8. When the washer has completely dried, place its lid back. Mop the floor specially the
portion where the washer stands.

Wise Tips

You may use a vacuum with hose attachment to clean under the washer. Dusts tend to
accumulate in this place. Be extra careful when doing this taking into account the cords and
electrical outlet areas.

Cleaning and storing a sphygmomanometer

1. You may clean the aneroid gauge,

valve, and inflation bulb by wiping
with slightly dampened cloth or
alcohol pad.

2. Integrated One-Piece Cuff: You may

safely clean the cuffs with a damp
cloth (70% alcohol or 0.5% bleach
solution may be used) or washed in
warm water (140°F / 60°C maximum)
with mild detergent.

Before laundering the cuff:

1. Take off the inflation bulb and valve from the cuff.

2. Make sure to close off the end of the tubing with tube plug accessory.

3. Also, close off the cuff port with cuff port.

Laundering the cuff.

1. When using a washing machine, use gentle cycle, warm water, and mild detergent.

2. Completely air dry the cuff and reassemble the components.

3. Keep the unit in its protective case after cleaning/using.

Cleaning and storing a stethoscope
1. If you need to disinfect your stethoscope, you may wipe it with a 70% isopropyl alcohol
solution.
2. Wipe down stethoscope starting at the earpieces (which helps prevent the spread of ear
infections if you are not the only person using it), continuing down the tubing, and ending
 around the bell and diaphragm. Take the diaphragm apart to remove dust, lint, or debris
and clean it well before reassembling it.
3. Store the unit in its protective case after using.

Wise Tips

Do not immerse the stethoscope in water or in any liquid. Also, to maintain the good condition
of your stethoscope, do not subject it to any sterilization process.
Cleaning and storing a thermometer
Clean the tip of the thermometer by using isopropyl alcohol and water.
Wipe away any lubricant from the digital thermometer with a tissue or a paper towel.
Store the unit in some protective case when you don’t use it.

NUTSHELL

Cleaning, caring for, and storing tools, equipment, and paraphernalia are tasks that all
caregivers shall undertake. It is not easy to do these, but with concern for the people and
environment where one works for, doing them seem to be motivating.

As a future caregiver, you should be aware that this job entails dependability on your part. It is
your duty to ensure that all tools, equipment, and paraphernalia are cleaned and stored
properly. In addition, it is your task to observe a maintenance schedule for these. This
involves doing the preservation yourself by using the equipment as it should be. Of course, part
of this important job is to call and arrange for a repair service not only when needed, but when
the timetable is set.

Maintaining tools, equipment, and paraphernalia becomes worthy of note because of the
satisfaction a caregiver feels when he/she realizes the valuable benefits of the responsibility.

ASSESSMENT/ Post Test

Directions: Read the questions carefully and write the letter only in your test notebook.

1. Clean the tip of the thermometer by using ___________ and water.

a. Cloth
b. Cotton
c. Isophropyl
d. Lubricant
2. Keep your thermometer in a ___________.
a. Box.
b. Protective case
c. Jar
d. Cabinet
3. to remove any lubricant from the thermometer,we can use ___________.
a. tissue or a paper towel.
b. Cotton
 c. Rug
d. Catoon
4. A type of alcohol that is recommended for cleaning and disinfecting.
a. 70%
b. 35%
c. 48%
d. 65%
5. These are used to wipe the top, front and sides of washing machine.
a. Spray and paper towel
b. Towel and water
c. Towel and soap
d. Spray and rug
6. Which of the following are not included in cleaning non stick plate irons.
a. Soft cloth
b. Warm water
c. Mild detergent
d. Baking powder
7. The following are used for cleaning non coated sole .
a. Baking soda
b. Metal polish
c. Baking soda
d. Both a and b
8. Outside hoses og washing machine can be clean with.
a. Cloth and spray cleaner
b. Towel and soap
c. Cloth and oil
d. Cloth and water
9. It is the first step in cleaning the iron board
a. Scrape the ironing board
b. Stretch the ironing board
c. Vacuum the ironing board
d. Remove the ironing board cover and pad.
10. . Which of the following that is used for removing odor ?
a. Lemon juice
b. Baking powder
c. Baking soda
d. Vinegar

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KEY ANSWER
Pre test Post test What I know
1.C 1. C 1. False
2.B 2. B 2. True
3.B 3.A 3. True
4.C 4.A 4. False
5.B 5.A 5. False
6.C 6.D 6. False
7.C 7.D 7. True
8.C 8.A 8. True
9.A 9.D 9. False
10.A 10.D 10. False

What In
( Activity 1)
1. D
2. G
3. B
4. F
5. A
6. C
7. E
8. H