Cleaning Surfaces and Floors Flashcards by Miel Magcalas

It is the general term for a PERMANENT COVERING of a FLOOR

Flooring

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It is the work of INSTALLING a FLOOR COVERING

Flooring

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It is the term used to describe any finish material APPLIED OVER A FLOOR structure

Floor covering

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It provides a WALKING SURFACE

Floor covering

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Good-looking flooring could _______ ___ _____ of the home and could possibly _______ more visitors

improve the value
attract

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Hebrews 3:4

For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything

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It is one of the FAVORITE TYPES OF FLOORING

Hardwood flooring

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It presents a combination of BEAUTY AND DURABILITY

Hardwood flooring

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Hardwood flooring comes in…(9)

Maple
Pecan
Beech
Cherry
Oak
Pine
Birch
Walnut
Hickory

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This is one of the LATEST additions of FLOORING TYPES

bamboo flooring

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This type of flooring provides a long-lasting product

Hardwood flooring

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Certain types of ________ ________ might darken with age and some others could shrink and expand

Hardwood flooring

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DURABLE, ELEGANT, and COMES IN A VARIETY OF COLORS

Bamboo flooring

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Bamboo flooring usually comes in a variety of colors ranging from _____ _____ to _____ ___

honey brown
light tan

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It provides a STRONG, CLEAN surface, but COULD DARKEN OVER TIME OR WHEN EXPOSED TO SUNLIGHT

Bamboo flooring

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______ ________ should not be left wet

Bamboo flooring

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_____________ ______ ______ are typically made available in planks with either vertical or horizontal-grain orientation

Manufactured bamboo floors

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The component pieces are stood vertically on their narrowest edge and then pressed laminated side to side. The effect is a lined, almost uniform look to the surface of the finished floor plank.

vertical bamboo floors

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The slats are arranged in a horizontal direction, on their widest edge, and then joined side by side with adjacent pieces using a high-pressure laminate system.

horizontal bamboo floors

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Bamboo flooring should not be left wet because this can cause the planks of bamboo to ____, _______ and become ___________.

warp
distort
discoloured

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When selecting flooring
type that requires
waterproofing, _______ ___
is the best alternative

ceramic tile

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could be used as floor tiles, indoors, or as counter tops

ceramic tile

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Some types of ceramic tiles with ____ ____ ______ tend to scratch over time.

high gloss finish

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Ceramic tile is usually made of what color?

porcelain color

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What are the available finishes for ceramic tile?

matte, embossed, glazed, and textured ones for anti-slip

These are the best alternative for outdoor flooring because of the possibility of standing water.

Ceramic tiles with unglazed finish

This type of flooring is usually found in bathrooms and kitchens

ceramic tile

_______ floors have a very different look from typical hardwoods.

parquet

One of the biggest drawbacks of ceramic tile is that _____ could be very hard and difficult to clean and ___ _______ tiles may chip.

lines low quality

________ flooring Is very easy to maintain

laminate

They are made up of geometrical patterns composed of individual wood slats held in place by mechanical fastening or an adhesive.

Wood parquet flooring

One of the cheapest flooring types available

Laminate flooring

This type of flooring provides a strong, durable surface that can resist burns, scratches, and chipping.

Laminate flooring

It is an excellent solution for high traffic areas

Laminate flooring

It resembles natural materials and comes in a wide range of colors and designs.

Laminate flooring

This type of flooring could not be refinished and can be scratched easily

Laminate flooring

This type of flooring has grown significantly in popularity, perhaps because it may be easier to install and maintain than more traditional surfaces such as hardwood flooring.

Laminate flooring

These are one of the most durable and versatile tiles to use

Marble flooring

They can be used for the floors, walls, and hallway columns

Marble flooring

These tiles are easily cleaned and maintained.

Marble flooring

Marble flooring is also very easy to _______ with stylish textures and designs that suit your ________ tastes.

engrave artistic

______ ______ make an elegant foyer and come in many colors.

Marble tiles

They come in a wide range of colors and variations and are used in such things as sculpture as well as architecture and a building material for thousands of years, but their main use is in flooring.

Marble flooring

The tiles come in different sizes, usually around 12"×12" and are easy to install yourself.

Marble flooring

squares, like ceramic tiles, which have been proven to be superior in choices in every way.

Carpets and rugs/Carpet tiles

can be easily installed by most homeowners

Carpets and rugs/Carpet tiles

has been used for years and the only downfall is the bulky installation problems

Carpet

This type of flooring has an ease of installation and is quite affordable.

Vinyl sheet

are used to be called linoleum floors

Vinyl floors

excellent in bedrooms and kitchens

Vinyl floorings

The most common of the vinyl floorings used today are

sheet vinyl

There is very little maintenance required, just a routine wash and occasional sweeping is all it takes

would be excellent, like recreation rooms, home exercise rooms, playrooms, and children's bedrooms.

Rubber flooring

come in many colors as well as cut and inlaid designs, too.

Rubber floors

It is a natural harvested product that comes from trees in Portugal and Spain.

cork flooring

____ is retrieved only from ______ trees and can only be harvested every _ years, so it is also very __________.

cork mature 9 economical

can be colored in any shade because it easily absorbs stains.

Cork

TYPES OF FLOORING

1. Hardwood flooring 2. Bamboo flooring 3. Ceramic tile 4. Wood parquet flooring 5. Laminate flooring 6. Marble flooring 7. Carpets and rugs 8. Vinyl sheet 9. Rubber flooring 10. Cork flooring

Room type for TILE

Bathrooms Kitchens Basement

Room type for CARPET

Bedrooms Living Rooms Dining Rooms Family Rooms Basement

Room type for LAMINATE FLOORING

Bedrooms Bathrooms Living Rooms Dining Rooms Kitchens Family Rooms Basement

Room type for HARDWOOD

Bedrooms Living Rooms Dining Rooms Kitchens Family Rooms

Room type for ENGINEERING HARDWOOD

Bedrooms Bathrooms Living Rooms Dining Rooms Kitchens Family Rooms Basement

Use a _______ at the entrance to STOP DIRT FROM BEING BROUGHT INto your home

doormat

use ______ or ___ to BURNISH the floor

polish wax

Before each step in cleaning, the equipment should be _____, in _______ _____, and _________ for the floor surface.

1 clean working order appropriate

Room type for VINYL

Bathrooms Kitchens Basement

SWEEP or VACUUM _________ since ________ grit can DAMAGE THE SURFACE of the wood. The VACUUM HEAD must be a _____ or ____ type.

regularly built-up brush felt

The _____ ____ that is to be cleaned should be _______ ___.

2 floor area blocked off

The equipment should be __________ washed, _______ to dry, and ______ in the ______ location.

3 thoroughly allowed stored proper

For safety, it is most important to ensure the floor is not left even slightly ___ after cleaning and _______

wet mopping

REASONS FOR CLEANING THE FLOOR

1. To prevent injuries due to tripping or slipping 2. To beautify the floor 3. To remove stains, dirt, litter, and obstructions 4. To remove grit and sand which scratch and wear down the surface 5. To remove allergens, such as dust 6. To prevent wear to the surface 7. To make the environment sanitary

____________ ____ ___ _______ should be provided for different areas to be cleaned. This will prevent the spread of _______ substances from one area to another and reduce the possibility that these substances will be ______ in the process of cleaning a ______.

4 Color-coded mops and buckets foreign spread spill.

The sawdust is swept up and replaced each day. This was common in the past in ____ and is still used in some ________ and __________.

pubs butchers fishmongers

is used on some floors to absorb any liquids that fall

THE PROPER WAY OF CLEANING THE FLOOR WITH WOOD FLOORING:

1. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF ANY FURNITURE that is easy to move. 2. SWEEP OR VACUUM all loose dirt and debris. 3. MOP THE FLOOR, going along with the grain. IF THE FLOOR HAS POLYURETHANE FINISH, DAMPEN A MOP with water and a few drops of dishwashing liquid. Be sure to RING OUT THE MOP thoroughly before using it on the floor. RUN THE MOP BACK AND FORTH, going with the grain of the wood IN SMOOTH STROKES. IF THE FLOOR HAS LACQUER OR SHELLACK FINISH, DO NOT USE WATER. This can STAIN the wood and cause BUCKLING

Keep the floor in top condition by SWEEPING WITH A SOFT BRUSH or vacuuming and regular cleaning with water and a NEUTRAL DETERGENT. For _____, that means a wipe with a damp cloth, warm water, and a natural detergent. For ________ ___ _____ just BRUSH off any remaining dirt or dust and rub all over with a DRY CLOTH to remove the last little bits.

vinyl laminate and wood

never spray cleaning products ________ on to the floor

straight

Vacuum or wipe with a DRY MOP. Ideally, you should wipe the floor all over every couple of weeks with a damp (not wet) mop sprayed with a ________ cleaning solution. Finish with a quick wipe with a dry mop or cloth.

laminate

THE PROPER WAY OF CLEANING TILE AND STONE FLOORS

1. Dirt or dust should be removed with a VACUUM cleaner or a BROOM. 2. Have a FLOOR CLEANING SOLUTION or spray bottle for the appropriate floor, IF YO ARE CLEANING STONE FLOORS (marble, granite, travertine), make sure the CLEANING AGENT STATES THAT IT IS FOR STONES. An ACIDIC TILE CLEANING SOLUTION can be USED ON CERAMIC AND PORCELAIN FLOORS. 3. After spraying the tile or stone floors in a small area, use a MOP to clean and scrub the floors.

A wipe with a BUFFING CLOTH or sweeping with a broom is all you need to keep the floor looking good. From time to time, clean with a DAMP (never wet) CLOTH and one of our wide range of ____ cleaning products. Unlike some types of covering, such as carpet, the surface treatment on the floors prevents spots and stains.

wood

___ RATHER THAN SLIDE heavy furniture TO MOVE it

lift

____ or _______ protection ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FURNITURE LEGS will prevent dents, scratches, and marks

felt plastic

REMOVE SPILLS promptly USING a ____ _____ and cleaning products.

soft cloth

use a _____ and protective sheets or _______ when moving heavy objects, furniture, or appliances

dolly plywood

never WET-MOP, DAMP-MOP, or clean your floor WITH _____ or other products

water

place protective ____ ____ BEANEATH FURNITURE LEGS and feet to reduce scratches and dents

felt pads

keep PETS' NAILS _______, and PAWS _____ and free of dirt, ______, ______, ___, and stains.

trimmed clean gravel grease oil

REMOVE _____ with spiked or damaged heels BEFORE WALKING ON FLOOR

shoes