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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Cookery
Quarter 1 – Module 6:
Cleaning the Kitchen
Area Hygienically
TLE– Grade 9
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 6: Cleaning the Kitchen Area Hygienically
First Edition, 2020

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Development Team of the Module

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Reviewers: Jonisa A. Tiaño, Grace Beta Leda, Narciso L. Agbona,
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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Cookery
Quarter 1 – Module 6:
Cleaning the Kitchen
Area Hygienically
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the TLE-Cookery 9 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Cleaning

the Kitchen Area Hygienically!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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For the learner:

Welcome to the TLE-Cookery 9 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Cleaning

the Kitchen Area Hygienically!

The hand is one of the most important parts of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
accomplish tasks. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you are
capable and empowered to successfully demonstrate the relevant competencies and
skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

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 Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your
level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given

to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also enables retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
how to clean the kitchen area hygienically. The scope of this module permits it to be
used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module contains only one lesson:

➢ Lesson 1 – Cleaning the Kitchen Area Hygienically

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify the steps in cleaning the kitchen area hygienically;
2. Clean the kitchen area hygienically;
3. Value the importance of hygienic cleaning of the kitchen area

What I Know

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. Which is NOT a tip for good kitchen hygiene?

a. Store food properly.
b. Wash your hands.
c. Clean the kitchen sink.
d. Use thermometer when cooking.

2. Which of the following is a good tip in cleaning the kitchen sink?

a. Keep appliances clean.
b. Clean refrigerated foods once a week.
c. Wipe down the faucets with wet and dirty cloths.
d. Start by coating the wet sink with baking soda and adding a little dish
soap and hot water to your sponge.

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3. What is the proper way in washing hands?
a. Wash hands with water.
b. Wash hand with boiling water.
c. Dry hands with clean cloth/towel.
d. Wash hands with soap and water within 20 seconds.
4. Which of the following refers to cleaning the kitchen which includes washing
vegetables and fruits to remove harmful bacteria?
a. soaking b. cleaning
c. hygiene d. sanitizing
5. How do you clean your kitchen up and down?
a. Use fire extinguisher.
b. Clean the table with vinegar.
c. Clear the table/desks.
d. Pour baking soda all over the floor.
6. All of these are tips/steps on proper food storage EXCEPT:
a. Place food on the proper shelf.
b. Always use cellophane to keep the food.
c. Always use airtight containers.
d. Never leave food out for more than two hours.
7. What does kitchen hygiene mean?
a. It is removing something unwanted.
b. It makes less offensive by eliminating anything unwholesome.
c. It is the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in
the kitchen to prevent food contamination.
d. It is a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen to prevent food
contamination
8. Which of the following is a step in cleaning the kitchen?
a. Take out trash.
b. Store your food properly.
c. Clean appliance properly.
d. Keep foods at safe temperature.
9. How do you keep a kitchen clean and hygienic?
a. Wash your hands.
b. Cook food thoroughly.
c. Clean the kitchen sink and ovens.
d. All of the above
10. Why is it important to be safe and hygienic in the kitchen?
a. to observe proper conduct
b. to make kitchen interesting and alive
c. to keep the bacteria safe
d. to keep the food safe and healthy

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 Lesson
Cookery: Cleaning the
1 Kitchen Area Hygienically
Maintaining a clean work environment is critical in preventing foodborne
illness. Bacteria can grow on unsanitary surfaces and then contaminate food. Just
because a work surface looks clean does not mean that it is sanitary. Always ensure
that you clean and sanitize a work area before starting to prepare food.

What’s In

Activity 1

Directions: Supply the missing word in each item. Choose the letter of the correct
answer from the box.

countertops rub sprinkle

place faucets

1. _______ your hand vigorously for at least 20 second.

2. Wipe off ____________________ and table.
3. Place the food on the proper ___________.
4. To remove stains, cut a lemon in half and _________ salt directly onto the stain.
5. Wipe down the __________ and dry with a towel.

Refer your answers to the answer key. Nice try! Let us learn more
about the lesson

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 Notes to the Teacher
In this module you will facilitate ADM learners to go through a
series of learning activities in order to produce the desired learning
outcomes. This is a kind of flexible learning which allows the
learners to learn by considering their convenience for time and/ or
location. Hence, learning resource is aligned to the curriculum. It
is designed to meet the needs and circumstances of learners.

What’s New

Activity 2
Direction: On cleaning the kitchen, write T if the statement tells about what should
be done; F if the statement tells about what should not be done. Write your answer
on a sparate sheet of paper.

_____1. Put all the dirty dishes in the dishwasher.

_____2. Thaw the meat outside the kitchen.
_____3. Wash your hand with boiling water.
_____4. Clean the kitchen surface using baking soda.
_____5. Wash the dishes after use.

Refer your answers to the answer key. It’s a nice try! Let us learn
more about the lesson.

What is It

The kitchen is one of the most popular rooms in a house, so it's important to
keep this room clean and safe for friends and family. The best way to keep your
kitchen clean is to make a habit of cleaning up as you work, and taking care of a few
chores each day so that messes don't pile up. Keeping your kitchen safe involves

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many different things, including practicing good hygiene, proper food handling
practices, and being safe while cooking and using kitchen tools.
Hygiene - Hygiene in the kitchen includes washing vegetables and fruits to remove
harmful bacteria and germs from the surface of the foods. If you usually obtain
bargain food from the “a truck back” or regularly eat at establishments that are not
licensed, you could be courting trouble.
Kitchen hygiene - is the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness and sanitation
in the kitchen to prevent food contamination. It is important to have hygiene in the
kitchen so that it will prevent illnesses and food poisoning due to food contamination.
Good personal hygiene must be observed at all times. Apart from that, having
good kitchen hygiene can greatly minimize the possibility of pest infestations brought
about by moisture and food particles.

STEPS IN CLEANING THE KITCHEN

1. Put all of the dirty dishes in the dishwasher. Fill the sink with hot soapy
water and put the dishes that must be washed by hand.
2. Wipe off countertops and tables with hot soapy water.
3. Sweep the floor and shake throw rugs if needed.
4. Wash the dishes that have been soaked.
5. Wipe down the faucets and dry with a towel.
6. Put out a clean dishcloth and towel.
7. Take out the trash.

TIPS FOR GOOD KITCHEN HYGIENE

1. Wash your hands

✓ Wet your hands with clean, running water
either warm or cold.
✓ Apply soap and lather well.
✓ Rub your hands vigorously for at least 20
seconds.
✓ Rinse well and dry your hands with a clean
towel or air-dry them.

2. Proper food storage

✓ Never leave food out for more than
two hours.
✓ Always use airtight containers.
✓ Place foods on the proper shelf.
✓ Keep the goods dry.

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 3. Clean up and down

✓ Clear the table/desks.

✓ Start at the sink.
✓ Sweep the floor.

4. Clean the kitchen sink

✓ Start by coating the wet sink in baking
soda and adding a little dish soap and
hot water to your sponge.
✓ When scrubbing any sink, always start
with the sides of the basin and work
your way down, pushing any grime
directly into the drain.
✓ Keep adding soap and water as needed,
or until the surface is scum-free.

5. Clear off countertops

✓ Clean daily with a nonabrasive cleaner
or a homemade mix of warm water with
a splash of distilled white vinegar.
✓ To remove stains, cut a lemon in half
and sprinkle salt directly onto the stain.
✓ Clean off the salt and lemon juice with
water and vinegar.

What’s More
Activity 3
Directions: Inside the box are the different steps and tips for good kitchen hygiene.
Write them in the table below.

Sweep the floor. Clean the kitchen sink. Take out the trash.
Wash your hands. Wipe off countertops. Properly store the food.
Clean up and down. Wash the dishes.

Steps Tips
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.

Wow! You are doing great! Let’s have another activity.

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 What I Have Learned

Activity 4: Fill in the blank with the correct answer.

1. Never leave _______ out for more than two hours.

2. Use the proper procedures to thaw meat _______.
3. Sweep the floor and shake _______ rugs if needed.
4. Rub your hands vigorously for at least __________.
5. _______ hands with clean running water and apply soap.

It seems that you learned a lot from the previous activities. So, let’s have
another one activity.

What I Can Do

Activity 5:
You are tasked to clean the sink. List the thing you need to do.
Submit the list to the teachers through messenger or text.
If signal is not available, request barangay official or PTA official to bring it to
the teacher.

Assessment

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper.

1. What is the proper way in washing hands?

a. Wash hands with water.
b. Wash hands with boiling water.
c. Dry hands with clean cloth/towel.
d. Wash hands with soap and water within 20 seconds.

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2. Which of the following refers to cleaning the kitchen which includes washing
vegetables and fruits to remove harmful bacteria?
a. soaking b. cleaning
c. hygiene d. sanitizing

3. Which is NOT a tip for good kitchen hygiene?

a. Store food properly.
b. Wash your hands.
c. Clean the kitchen sink.
d. Use thermometer when cooking.

4. Which is a tip in cleaning the kitchen sink?

a. Keep appliances clean.
b. Clean refrigerated foods once a week.
c. Wipe down the faucets with wet and dirty cloths.
d. Start by coating the wet sink with baking soda and adding a little dish
soap and hot water to your sponge.

5. How do you clean your kitchen up and down?

a. Use fire extinguisher.
b. Clean the table with vinegar.
c. Clear the table/desks.
d. Pour baking soda all over the floor.

6. What does kitchen hygiene mean?

a. It refers to removing something unwanted.
b. It makes less offensive by eliminating anything unwholesome.
c. It is the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in
the kitchen to prevent food contamination.
d. It is a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen to prevent food
contamination.

7. All of these are tips/steps on proper food storage EXCEPT:

a. Place food on the proper shelf.
b. Always use cellophane to keep the food.
c. Always use airtight containers.
d. Never leave food out for more than two hours.

8. Which of the following is a step in cleaning the kitchen?

a. Take out trash.
b. Store your food properly.
c. Clean appliances properly.
d. Keep foods at safe temperature.

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 9. Why is it important to be safe and hygienic in the kitchen?
e. to observe proper conduct
f. to make kitchen interesting and alive
g. to keep the bacteria safe
h. to keep the food safe and healthy

10. How do you keep a kitchen clean and hygienic?

a. Wash your hands

b. Cook food thoroughly
c. Clean the kitchen sink and ovens
d. All of the above

Refer your answers to the answer key. What is your score? It seems
thar you really mastered the lesson.

Additional Activities

Activity 6:
You are given three minutes to apply the Rules, Tips and Steps in cleaning
the kitchen safety and hygienically.

This should be attested or validated by a parent/guardian and reported to

the teacher. Validation can be in a narrative form.

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Assessment What’s More
1. d 6. c Steps Tips
2. c 7. b 1. Swept the 1.wash your hand
3. d 8. a floor
4. d 9. d 2. Take out 2.clean the kitchen
5. c 10. d the trash sink
3.wash the dishes 3.clean up and
down
4.wipe off the 4.proper food
countertops storage
What’s New What’s In What I know What I have
Learned
1. T 1. b 1. d 6. b
2. F 2. a 2. d 7. c 1. Manufacturer’s
3. F 3. d 3. d 8. a 2. Safety
4. F 4. c 4. c 9. d 3. Expiration
5. T 5. e 5. c 10 d 4. Handle
5. wet
Answer Key
References
https://www.besthomekitchenstuff.com
https://www.choosemyplate.com
https://acadar.com/a/unit/cjg5h1wlp000p3c60fz0sfs64_meaning_of_kitchen_hygiene_lessonshttps:
//www.besthomekitchenstuff.co.uk/top-10-rules-for-good-kitchen-hygiene/
https://media.defense.gov/2019/Nov/08/2002208366/-1/-1/0/191104-F-HX125-1199.JPG
https://www.kiddhouseaccommodation.com.au/what-share-house-cleaning/
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/how-to-clean-kitchen-countertops
https://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/step-step-clean-kitchen/
https://www.bhg.com/homekeeping/house-cleaning/tips/how-to-clean-kitchen-sinks-drains/
https://www.thespruce.com/intensely-clean-a-kitchen-1900601
https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/13/world/how-to-wash-your-hands-coronavirus.html

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