Department of Education

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CITY OF MEYCAUAYAN

Pag-asa St., Malhacan, City of Meycauayan, Bulacan

Learning
Activity Sheet
8
in
TLE (Caregiving)
Third Quarter – Week 3
Perform Aftercare Activities for Tools,
Equipment and Paraphernalia
(TLE_HECGMT7/8-0e-f-3)
 CARING FOR TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND
PARAPHERNALIA

MELC: LO 1. Perform aftercare activities for tools, equipment and

paraphernalia.
Code: TLE_HECGUT7/8-0e-f-3
Objectives:
1. Clean tools, equipment and paraphernalia after use;
2. Store tools, equipment and paraphernalia in the appropriate area; and
3. Check tools, equipment and paraphernalia regularly for
orderliness/ tidiness.

To get the most out of utilizing caregiving tools and equipment, you have to
utilize it properly. By using them appropriately, they become efficient, last
long, and maintain good working condition. More so, you should know how
to properly use some of the caregiving tools and equipment.

Caring for Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia

Cleaning an air pot

1. In cleaning any electrical device, it is basic to always turn it off and

unplug. If you don't have an electric air pot with a power button, continue
with the rest of the process.

2. Take the container to a sink and open the lid. If there is any remaining
liquid inside, pour out and set aside the pot to let it cool.

3. Rinse the inner lining with hot water.

Clean the inside with a sponge-head
bottle cleaner to remove any loose
deposits and then rinse again.

4. Put hot water and two to three drops

of mild dish detergent to the
dispenser. Wait for about 8-10
minutes and then clean the inside
with a sponge-head cleaner. Wash
the dispenser with water making
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5. Put hot water and 2 tbsp. of vinegar the air pot to descale at least once a
month. Let the solution stay in the air pot for 1 hour. If mineral deposits
are seen, descaling may be done right away.

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6. You may now close the lid and dispense some of the solution out of the
spout to clean it also. This will clear any buildup in it. Open the lid. Clean
the interior again with a sponge-head cleaner. Pour the water out and wash
the interior again with water.

7. Put clean hot water into the air pot, close the lid and dispense the water
out the spout. This will rinse the spout of the traces of vinegar. Open the
lid and pour out remaining water.

8. You now have to wipe the lid and exterior of the dispenser with a slightly
damp, lint-free cloth and then wipe it dry with a cloth. If you notice stains
in the exterior, add one or two drops of mild detergent to the cloth and wipe
the exterior. Rinse with another cloth and then wipe dry.

9. It is important that you wipe the countertop where the air pot is placed.

Cleaning a blender
1. Clean the funnel and blender lid with liquid soap and water. Rinse well
with water and use a clean towel to dry them.

2. Put about ¾ hot water into the blender jar and squirt a small amount of
dish soap about ½ teaspoon. You might want to add a tablespoon of baking
soda to the water also to remove odor and stains. This will also aid in
loosening tough food particles.

3. Turn on the blender and let it run at high speed for about 20 seconds.
Doing this works well to get the blender clean.

4. If there are really sticky and dried messes in your blender, repeat the
second and third steps a few times until the mess is dissolved.

5. You need to rinse well the jar with hot water and towel dry carefully, or you
may turn it upside down on a clean, dry towel or dish strainer to air dry.

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6. If your blade assembly is
detachable, remove it and rinse it
with hot water. Wipe it dry with a
clean towel. Make sure that it is
completely dry. Of course, you have
to be very careful when doing this
so that you will not cut yourself
while drying the blades.

7. Remove the dirt of a steel base

blender with glass cleaner or a
mixture of half vinegar and half
water placed in a spray bottle. All
you have to do is spray it on and
wipe with a soft cloth.

8. If your blender base is plastic, you

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or a mixture of baking soda and
water.

9. It is acceptable to use a damp rag to wipe the electric cord also. But you
have to be sure to unplug the base first. In addition, be sure not to get the
electric plug wet.

10. It is important that you wipe the countertop where the blender is placed.
11. Protect the blender with a fabric cover.

Cleaning a coffee maker

1. Make a mixture of one-part white

vinegar and two parts water. The
amount of mixture depends on the
size of the coffee pot.

2. Put the mixture into the reservoir

of coffee maker.
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3. Turn on the coffee maker and let the vinegar-water mixture cycle through.

4. This time, turn off the coffee maker and let the pot cool for 15 to 20 minutes.

5. Pour the solution into the sink and rinse the pot.

6. Perform two cycles with the coffee maker with cold water. Doing this will
wash away the vinegar-water solution out of the coffee maker.

7. It is important that you wipe the countertop where the coffee maker is
placed.

8. Protect the coffee maker with a fabric cover.

Cleaning and storing an electric knife

1. Turn off and unplug the electric knife.
2. Detach the cord from the knife. If the cord is not detachable, you have to
be more careful so that the cord does not get wet. Wash the blade with
water and detergent.

3. Rinse the blade well and wipe with a clean cloth. Then, wipe the exterior
with a damp cloth followed by a dry one.

4. Place the knife inside its box and store in a kitchen cabinet.

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Cleaning and storing an electric opener

1. Unplug the electric can opener.

2. Because the parts are small and

difficult to clean, use a toothbrush
and a mild detergent to remove
food particles left after opening
cans.

3. Wipe with a dry and clean cloth

and lubricate the cutter with a
light oil. Make sure to wipe away
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4. Place the can opener inside its box and store in a kitchen cabinet.

Cleaning and storing a food processor

1. Turn off and unplug the food processor.

2. Take the parts of the food processor

apart. Take them all apart so that you
get all the little pieces of food removed.

3. All the removable pieces of the food

processor can be washed in warm water
with a mild dish soap. Do not scrub the
parts of the processor with abrasive
cleaners or pads. Be careful with the
blades. They should not soak in water
but be gently wiped down first thing to
preserve them.
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4. Using a damp cloth, wipe down the
base/motor area. Do not submerge this in water. Of course, you should not
pour water over the base/motor unit.
If you encounter stubborn stains, wipe it with a clean cloth using mild dish
soap, or a baking soda paste may be able to lift out the stain.

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5. Dry the pieces of the processor completely. Put it back together and store.
If you use your food processor on a regular basis, store it on a countertop
or in another accessible location.

6. It is important that you wipe the countertop where the food processor is
placed.

7. Protect the food processor with a fabric cover.

Cleaning and storing food tongs

1. Wash food tongs as soon as you are finished
using it to prevent food particles from
sticking to it.

2. Wipe it dry with a clean cloth.

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Cleaning and storing microwave oven

1. Unplug the microwave oven.

2. In a microwave –safe bowl, mix ½ cup

of water and ½ cup of vinegar (white
vinegar, apple cider or any type of
vinegar will do). Put the bowl inside the
oven and cook on high for about 2
minutes. The mixture of water and
vinegar will aid in removing dirt and
foul odors from the inside of the oven.

3. Remove the bowl from the oven. As

you open the oven, be very careful
because steam will be coming out.
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hot.

4. Remove the splattered grease and food inside the oven using a sponge.
5. Wipe the outside of the oven with water and mild detergent.

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6. Wipe the oven dry with a clean cloth.
7. It is important that you wipe the countertop where the oven is placed.
8. Protect the oven with a fabric cover.

Assessment
Activity 1
Directions: Write the word True if the statement is correct and False if it is
incorrect. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Before attempting to clean any electrical device, it is a must that you turn
it off and unplug from the outlet.
2. A Blender base may be plastic or steel, but both deserve proper handling.
3. The removable pieces of the food processor should not be washed with
water.
4. Food tongs should be cleaned as soon as one is done using it.
5. All electric knife cords are detachable.

Activity 2
Directions: Fill-in the blanks to complete the steps. Choose your answer on
the box below. Write your answer on the separate sheet of paper.
A. Cleaning and storing food tongs
cloth tongs cabinet

1. Wash the food using __________ as soon as you are finished using it to
prevent food particles from sticking to it.
2. Wipe it dry with a clean __________.
3. Since you will frequently use food tongs, store it inside a kitchen __________
drawer.

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B. Cleaning and storing food processor

cloth cover unplug pieces

countertop parts warm

4. Turn off and __________ the food processor.

5. Take the __________ of the food processor apart.
6. All the removable pieces of the food processor can be washed in __________
water with a mild dish soap.
7. Using a damp __________, wipe down the base/motor area.
8. Dry the __________ of the processor completely.
9. It is important that you wipe the __________ where the food processor is
placed.
10. Protect the food processor with a fabric __________.

Activity 3
Directions: Arrange the steps in order. Write a, b, c, and so on. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

A. Cleaning a coffee maker

_____ 1. Pour the solution into the sink and rinse the pot.

_____ 2. This time, turn off the coffee maker and let the pot cool for 15 to 20
minutes.

_____ 3. Make a mixture of one-part white vinegar and two parts water. The
amount of mixture depends on the size of the coffee pot.

_____ 4. Turn on the coffee maker and let the vinegar-water mixture cycle
through.

_____ 5. Put the mixture into the reservoir of coffee maker.

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B. Cleaning and storing microwave oven

_____ 6. Remove the bowl from the oven. As you open the oven, be very careful
because steam will be coming out. Also the bowl will be most likely
very hot.

_____ 7. In a microwave –safe bowl, mix ½ cup of water and ½ cup of vinegar
(white vinegar, apple cider or any type of vinegar will do). Put the bowl
inside the oven and cook on high for about 2 minutes. The mixture
of water and vinegar will aid in removing dirt and foul odors from the
inside of the oven.

_____ 8. Wipe the outside of the oven with water and mild detergent. Wipe the
oven dry with a clean cloth.

_____ 9. Unplug the microwave oven.

_____ 10. Remove the splattered grease and food inside the oven using a
sponge.

Activity 4
Directions: Label the following parts of the food processor. Write your answer
on a separate sheet of paper.

1.
2.
3.
6.

7.
4.
5.
8.

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Activity 5 (Students Performance Task)

Directions: Shoot a video or take a picture of you showing proper way of

cleaning and storing tools, equipment and paraphernalia. Clean and store one
of the following tools, equipment and paraphernalia found in your home (air
pot, blender, coffee maker, electric knife, electric can opener, food
processor food tongs, microwave oven). Observe safety measures while doing
the task.

CRITERIA
DESCRIPTION SCORE
Show/demonstrate proper way of
cleaning tools, equipment and 20
paraphernalia
Show/demonstrate three of way of
cleaning tools, equipment and 15
paraphernalia
Show/demonstrate one to two of
way of cleaning tools, equipment 10
and paraphernalia
Failed to show/demonstrate the
proper way of cleaning tools, 5
equipment and paraphernalia

Reference

 K TO 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM TECHNOLOGY AND

LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION LEARNING MODULE (Caregiving)
Exploratory Course Grade 7 and Grade 8 pp. 2-6
 Basbas, Leonora D., Jamisal Belen M., Lebrudo, Ma. Luz R., 2013.
LEARNING AND LIVING IN THE 21ST CENTURY WORKTEXT IN
TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION 8 pp.66-68. Rex
Book Store
 K to 12 Most Essential Learning Competencies with Corresponding CD
Code p. 415

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Acknowledgement

CAROLINA S. VIOLETA EdD

Schools Division Superintendent

JERRY D. CRUZ, PhD, CESE

Asst. Schools Division Superintendent

DOMINADOR M. CABRERA PhD

Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division

EDWARD C. JIMENEZ PhD

Education Program Supervisor- LR Manager

RAMILO C. CRUZ PhD

Education Program Supervisor-EPP/TLE/TVL

JOHN MICHAEL O. TERMULO

JENIFER L. VILLANUEVA
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