Course Syllabus: Housekeeping 101

Keeping a clean house seems like such a daunting exercise for many people, but it need not be. Arming yourself with the right knowledge and the right tools will make cleaning easy and efficient. In this course, we offer a comprehensive view of how to care for your house, your belongings, and how to protect you and your family from harmful chemicals and allergies.

Before you begin any project, you must always ensure that you have the right tools for the job. Cleaning is certainly no exception. In fact, having the right tools for cleaning your house will make your job of keeping a tidy, clean house so much easier and enjoyable. You will learn how to set a schedule that will make cleaning seem less laborious, and you will learn the tips and tricks from the experts on how to deal with common household cleaning projects and issues. We will review cleaning tips for each room in your house. 

You will also learn how to make your own cleaning supplies, which can be especially useful for people who care about how certain chemicals affect the environment, or who need to avoid certain chemicals due to allergies. Making your own products and be a fun way to save money and ensure a safer house for your family. 

Lesson 1 : Your Cleaning Kit

Lesson 2 : Creating a Routine

Lesson 3 : Making Your Own Cleaning Supplies: Chemistry, Fundamentals, and Recipes

Lesson 4 : Cleaning the Kitchen

Lesson 5 : Cleaning Bathrooms

Lesson 6 : Cleaning the Living Room

Lesson 7 : Cleaning the Bedrooms

Lesson 8 : Cleaning the Laundry

Lesson 9 : Furniture Care

Lesson 10 : Pets and Allergies

Each lesson will include a written and practice assignment that will directly apply what you have learned.

A brief 25 pt. quiz will follow each lesson. Students will successfully complete this course by mastering all learning outcomes with 70% or higher overall grade.