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Explain the procedure of cleaning the following items before you resume school. (a) A plastic basin used by your sick auntie. (b) A plain kitchen table...

Explain the procedure of cleaning the following items before you resume school.

(a) A plastic basin used by your sick auntie.

(b) A plain kitchen table used to cut raw

(c) A long sleeved silk blouse.

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Martin
(a) A plastic basin used by your sick auntie.

- Collect equipment and materials to save on time and energy
- Empty or dispose any remaining contents
- Clean with warm soapy water to which a disinfectant has been added, scrub gently with a soft sponge inside and outside the basin.
- Rinse thoroughly in warm water to remove soap and dirt
- Final rinse in cold water to freshen
- Dry facing down under a shade
- When dry store appropriately for next use
- Wash the equipment used and store

(b) A plain kitchen table used to cut raw beef.

- Collect all equipment to save on time and energy
- Pour cold salty water over the board to dissolve the blood rinse with warm water once its dissolves
- Using a sponge/ abrasive dipped in warm soapy water, scrub in the direction of the grain. This prevents roughening of the surface and ensures that all dirt is removed
- Use a cleaning cloth and warm clean water to rinse the surface thoroughly and remove all soap and dirt
- Finally, rinse off using a clean cloth wrung out of cold water. This freshens the wood and helps to preserve its colour
- Drip dry on a drying rack
- When completely dry store in cupboard.
- Wash all the used equipment and store appropriately

(c) A long sleeved silk blouse

- Collect equipment to save on time and energy
- Do not soak to avoid damaging the fibres
- Wash by kneading and squeezing in warm water using a mild detergent
- Heavily soiled parts such as collars and cuffs should be put on the palm of the hand and gently rubbed to remove dirt
- Rinse thoroughly in warm water to remove all traces of detergent.
- Use cold water for the final rinse to freshen the fabric
- Add methylated spirit to the final rinse to give a crispy and lustrous finish
- Squeeze excess water by hand but avoid wringing or twisting as his can damage the fine fibres
- Fold it in a clean towel to squeeze out moisture before finishing
- Iron on the W.S with a moderately hot iron
- Air to dry completely
- Fold and store appropriately
- Wash and store equipment used appropriately
marto answered the question on September 24, 2019 at 06:22

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