Organization

1. Home Management Organization

2. Complete the following statements on notebook paper: • My dream home would be… • The most important thing to look for in a home is…

3. Effective Management of space: • Group like items together. • Store items used frequently close by. • Use areas for more than one task • doing homework at the dinner table. • computer in the living room. • Compartmentalization is dividing a space into different areas • Closet: Shoes on back of door, sweaters folded on shelf, dress pants hanging, shirts in drawers.

4. You’re in My Space • Personal space – the space you need for you and your belongings. • Shared space – space shared by more than one person (usually bathrooms).

5. Shared Spaces • Efficient management of space in a home requires planning and organizing. • Can help or hurt relationships. • How to deal – Create a schedule!

6. Whose space was invaded? • Rhonda’s dad knocked before entering her room. • Sally’s sister went to Sally’s dresser to borrow some shorts and washed them and put them back. • Rick’s mom folded his clothes and put them away for him.

7. Arranging a Room • Consider the electric and light sources. • Map out the traffic pattern. • Create a focal point for the room. • Place large pieces of furniture first. • A scaled floor plan can assist with arrangement of furniture.

8. Scaled Floor Plans • If one inch is equal to one foot, the room and the furniture need to both use this measurement.

9. Traffic Pattern • How people move through a space, or routes used in a home. • Furniture should not be in the way. • Remove unused furniture from a room or put it against the wall to make the room appear larger.

10. My Bedroom is… • Write a paragraph beginning with “My bedroom is . . .” • Describe how you feel about your bedroom. If there are things you do not like about it, explain a solution to the problem that would make your life easier.

11. Safety Home Management

12. Falls -Usually the elderly and children To prevent falls: • Spills – wipe up immediately • Look out for water/ice on the ground (inside and outside) • Secure loose rugs with non-slip backing • Remove toys, shoes, etc. to prevent tripping • Use ladders and step stools for security • Use grab bars in bathrooms – “Oh shoot!” handles • Use lamps near beds so you don’t stumble around in the dark

13. Burns -Mostly children under 4 and the elderly To prevent: • Turn pot and pan handles away from you when cooking • Use pot holders and oven mits – NOT towels • Do not use damp pot holders (steam burns!) • Lower house hot water temperature to 120 F • Keep an eye on toasters, hair dryers, irons, and space heaters

14. Electrical Shock • Electrical systems must be designed, installed, and maintained properly. • Water + electricity = YIKES! • No wet hands when connecting, unplugging, or using appliances • Do not stick anything in outlets • Pull on plug, not cord when disconnecting –you don’t want to weaken wires and cause fires! • Use heavy duty extension cords and DON’T overload sockets!

15. Did you know? • Outlets near water sources (laundry rooms, bathrooms, kitchens) have to have a special type of outlet to prevent shocks • Called a GFCI – Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

16. Poisonings • Most occur from swallowing common household products. • Laundry supplies, cleaning supplies, medicines, cosmetics, garden, carpentry, and automotive chemicals, and some plant leaves can all be TOXIC! • Think of some examples that you know of!

17. More on poisonings To prevent: • Keep chemicals in original containers • Move poisonous items UP • Read labels and follow directions • Dispose of poisonous chemicals properly • Use nontoxic alternatives!

18. Fires • Can cause bodily injury, death, or property damage  • Main causes of fires: • Putting combustible material near fire • Being careless with flammable materials • Hairspray, nail polish remover, etc. • Falling asleep while smoking (gross) • Defective heating equipment

19. More on fires To prevent: • Choose fire resistant materials for decorating • Keep matches in a safe place/out of reach • Put out fires/cigarettes safely • Do not overload electrical wires • Have a yearly heating inspection • Have a fire emergency plan for your family • Have a fire extinguisher and fire detectors!!!

20. Equipment and appliance safety

21. General security • Inspect your home for security • Sturdy doors and windows? • Secure locks? Dead bolts? • Areas around doors clear of bushes and shrubbery? • Always create the appearance of activity in your house • ALWAYS keep doors and windows locked • Leave outdoor lights on or use automatic lights • Use peepholes • Consider a security system

22. Maintenance Home Management

23. Home Maintenance Is… • Keeping your home clean, safe, in good repair, and making sure all equipment is in working order • There are two kinds of maintenance: • Preventative – making sure bad or unwanted things don’t happen • Corrective – fixing things after they happen • What preventative and corrective measures do you take in your home?

24. Interior • Keeping the inside of your home free from clutter makes cleaning easier. Get rid of clutter by recycling and throwing away junk! “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure…” • Why clean? • For your health • For your safety – clutter can cover up safety hazards • For organization • For efficiency – can do things more quickly and easily • For pest control (ick!)

25. Cleaning Tools and Products • Cleaning tools – the things you use to clean with! • Two types of cleaning tools • Tools that remove dust and dirt (duster, vacuum, broom/dustpan) • Tools that remove soils or stains (sponges, wet mop, toilet bowl brush) • Keep your cleaning tools organized in a bucket or pail! • Cleaning products – chemicals that you use to clean surfaces. Basic types include: • Glass cleaners – for mirrors, bathroom fixtures, and surfaces of kitchen appliances • Grease cutters – liquid for finger prints, oily stains, or soap residue • Mild abrasives – powders for bad stains on counters, sprays or polishes for furniture and floors

26. Pesticides – Strong chemicals designed for pest control. • Cleaning Agents – Materials used to remove soil. • Cleaning Schedule – Written plan identifying what tasks must be done, by whom, and how often.

27. Cleaning and Chores • Tips for cleaning: • Use multipurpose products • Don’t mix cleaning supplies! • Cleaning/Chore schedule: YOU NEED ONE! • Sorts chores by person responsible • Sorts chores by how frequently they should occur • Sorts chores by how to do them and when • Types of chores • Daily, weekly, monthly, semiannually • Think of some examples of each type! You might be surprised…

28. Chores • Daily • Make bed • Straighten up bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen/dining room • Wash dishes • Wipe kitchen counters and cook tops • Sweep kitchen floor • Empty trash cans and ash trays • Weekly • Change sheets (linens) • Do laundry and mend clothes • Wash garbage cans • Wash kitchen floor • Clean bathroom – everything (even floors) • Vacuum and dust, shake out rugs

29. More Chores • Monthly • Vacuum and turn mattress • Wash mattress pad • Re wax hardwood floors • Vacuum furniture, curtains, wipe blinds • Clean kitchen shelves • Clean fridge • Clean oven • Wash bathroom walls (!!!) • Semiannually • Clean closets • Dry clean or wash bedding • Clean drapes • Wash dinnerware like crystal that you hardly use • Replace shelf liners • Clean silverware • Wash walls • Clean woodwork

30. Exterior • Roof and gutters • Keep free of debris (leaves and branches can scrape or leave moisture) • Gutters need to be clear and clean so water doesn’t back up (water=mold, rot, termites) • Exterior walls • Pressure wash semiannually to remove mildew/stains • Watch for rot on wood siding • Repaint regularly • Replace mortar in brick regularly • Get wood inspected annually for termites • Windows and doors • Regular cleaning • Always properly caulked and sealed (to prevent air leakage=$$$) • Driveways, patios, decks, porches • Check for cracks and deterioration • Paint and stain decks • Check for rot – use sealants to repel moisture • Make sure hand rails and steps are secure

31. Outdoor and Lawn • Things you do: • Watering • Weeding • Planting • Equipment you need: • Lawn mower • Leaf blower • Lawn trimmers • Shears • Shovels • Rakes

32. Common Home Repairs • Clogged drains • Do not put hair down the drain • Clogged toilets…you know. • Don’t overuse toilet paper • Don’t flush things that should not be flushed • Blown fuses • Burned out light bulbs • Make sure light switch is turned off before replacing bulb

33. Common Household Tools • Hammer – driving and pulling nails • Screwdriver – driving and removing screws • Adjustable wrench – tighten/loosen nuts and bolts • Plunger – suction motion to clear blockage • Long-nose pliers – bending wire; small work areas • Tape measure • Hack saw – for cutting metal • Cross cut saw – for cutting wood • Electric drill – drill holes, loosen screws/nuts • Electricity tester – neon tester (lights up if electricity!) • Flashlight – you need one. • Make sure you have a toolbox to hold everything!

34. Warranties • Full: • Warranty promises that the product will be repaired or replaced free during the stated warranty period, if product cannot be fixed then a refund will be issued • Limited: • Warranty limited to just the specified parts, certain types of defects, or other conditions on a product • Extended: • Warranty that is applicable for a prolonged period of time than the standard warranty usually offered