JSS1 Second Term Home Economics Lesson Note – Production of Cleaning Agents; Deodorants and Cosmetics

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WEEK: 6

SUBJECT: HOME ECONOMICS

TOPIC: Production of Cleaning Agents, Deodorants and Cosmetics:

CONTENT:

(a) Types of home-made cleaning agents e.g., polish (steps necessary)

(b) Uses of home-made cleaning agents

Sub Topic: 1: Meaning of home cleaning agent

Cleaning agents are substance usually liquids, powders, sprays or granules, that are used to remove dirt, grease and deposits from different surfaces, e.g. detergents, bleaches, polishes, and waxes.

Home-made Furniture Polish

Materials Needed

28gm candle wax

8gm bar soap

7ml boiling water

7ml turpentine or kerosene

Procedure:

1. Grate the wax and soap.
2. Place the grated mixture in an earthen ware pot or enamel pot.
3. Pour the boiling ware over the mixture
4. Stand the pot in boiling water and allow the content to melt.
5. Beat the melted mixture thoroughly into cream using a wooding spoon.
6. Add turpentine gradually and keep beating until the polish is perfectly blended.

vii. Store in a good container and cover well.

Home- made scouring powder (local abrasive)

Materials Needed:

Egg shells

Broken chin ware (if available)

Detergent powder.

Procedure:

1. Grind the egg shells and pieces of china wares into very fine powder
2. Sift the mixture to ensure a smooth powder.
3. Mix the powder thoroughly with the detergent powder

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