Department of Education

Cookery Grade 7
Use and Maintain Kitchen tools
and Equipment
Quarter 2: Week 3 Module

Flordeliza S. Gamboa
Writer

Divina Aliscad
Validator

Gina U. Urquia, EPS

Quality Assurance Team Chair

Schools Division Office – Muntinlupa City

Student Center for Life Skills Bldg., Centennial Ave., Brgy. Tunasan, Muntinlupa City
(02) 8805-9935 / (02) 8805-9940
 This module covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to help the
learners on the proper used of Cleaning materials used in kitchen tools, equip-
ment and working area. The scope and coverage of this module will allow the
learners to use in many different learning situations. TLE_HECK7/8MT- 0b-2

After completing this module, the learner should be able to:

1. identify the different types of cleaning materials used in kitchen tools,
utensils and equipment.
2. clean kitchen tools, equipment and working area according to stand-
ard procedure.
3. appreciate the importance of cleaning the different types of kitchen
tools, and equipment

Directions: Read the questions. Write the LETTER of the correct answer on
separate sheet of paper.

1. A process of removing dirt, soil or any food residue in food contact surface.
A. cleaning C. organizing
B. destroying D. sanitizing
2. A natural cleaning agent that can be used as deodorizer and disinfectant.
A. baking soda C. lemon
B. borax D. vinegar
3. A natural cleaning materials rich in vitamin C and its zest can be used in differ-
ent delicacies or dishes.
A. borax C. lemon
B. detergent D. vinegar
4. Natural cleaning agent used to clean and sanitize and gives shine in brass and
copper that leaves a natural citrus fragrant.
A. borax C. lemon
B. detergent D. tea tree oil
5. This household product is used to disinfect and remove stains.
A. borax C. lemon
B. detergent D. tea tree oil
6. These cleaning materials are also called de-greaser.
A. borax C. solvent
B. detergent D. tea tree oil

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7. Used to remove inorganic deposits that detergent cannot remove.
A. acid C. borax
B. baking soda D. vinegar
8. Natural cleaning agent that is rich in vitamin C.
A. acid C. lemon
B. borax D. vinegar
9. The natural cleaning agent that gives a relaxing and aromatic fragrance and a
little bit expensive than the other cleaning agent.
A. acid C. tea tree oil
B. lemon D. vinegar
10. This cleaning agent is used also in many baking products, used in fridge as
deodorizer.
A. acid C. borax
B. baking soda D. vinegar

In the previous lesson we discussed and learned the different tools and equipment
and also the materials used in kitchen tools and equipment, to test your memory
let us recall the lesson by answering the activity below:
Let us try your knowledge in this short activity:

Directions: Match the column A to Column B. Write the LETTER of the

correct answer on separate sheet of paper

A B

1. Kitchen tools used for pressing the A. teflon

garlic B. stainless steel
2. Special coating applied in the al- C. spatula
uminium or steel pots and pans. D. food processor
3. A tool used to level off when E. blender
measuring dry ingredients. F. garlic press
4. Equipment used to mix, blend or
puree the fruits and vegetables.
5. The type of materials used in
tools and equipment that is more
popular and expensive.

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 Kitchen is considered as laboratory or place where the food is cooked and
prepared. Aside from proper hygiene, every individual must ensure that the tools
used in food contact surface must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. We ensure
that food we cook and serve are not only delicious and nutritious but also safe for
the human consumption.
At the end of the lesson, learners are able to select various types of
cleaning materials used in kitchen tools, utensils and equipment, Identify the dif-
ferent types of cleaning materials used in kitchen tools, utensils, equipment and
cleaned kitchen tools, equipment and working area according to standard proce-
dure

MAINTAIN KITCHEN TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORKING AREA

Food is very essential in human’s life. It is not because of feeding empty stomach
but also giving the excitement, happiness and satisfaction of every individual. How-
ever we must also consider the safety of ourselves and the people we serve, one
must have a proper personal hygiene and self-grooming, and we must also assure
that all kitchen utensils, equipments and work area must be cleaned thoroughly
and sanitized. Cleaning and sanitizing are both essential for the safety of hu-
man’s life. Cleaning is the process of removing dirt or soil in the food contact sur-
face, food contact surface are those things we use directly that touches our food,
like knives, pans, utensils, chopping board etc., while sanitizing refers to reducing
the occurrence and growth of bacteria, fungi and other microorganism that are
properly cleaned to a safe level for human.

Below is the list of different cleaning materials that are safe to use with proper
guidance.

CLEANING MATERIALS AND USES

1. Lemon – is rich in vitamins C and its zest can be used in dif-

ferent delicacies or dishes. Lemon helps to lighten the dark ar-
eas of our body but it can also use as a cleaning agent.
Mixvinegar, baking soda and lemon to produce a cleaning
paste.

2. Vinegar – It is very useful in every household. It is used for

cooking just like lemon. Vinegar can also be used as a deodoriz-
er and disinfectant for the countertops. It is made of acetic acid
which kills bacteria. The best type of vinegar to use is the white
vinegar because it does not contain any coloring agent. For
cleaning, spray the ratio is 1:1 or one-part of water and one-part
vinegar. For tough stains, add a few drops a dishwashing soap,

Vinegar picture from google.com

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 one part of water and two parts of vinegar. The mixture is smelly but it will dis-
appear in a couple of minutes. You can use vinegar to disinfect the faucets, glass
window, countertops, toilet, floors, dishwasher, shower and tubs. Don’t use vin-
egar in marbles and granite because it can lose its shine and become dull.

3. Baking soda -Used in many baking products, this substance

can also be used as deodorizer. Put baking soda in the fridge
or refrigerator to absorb unwanted odor and change it after
one month. Baking soda can also be used to de-clog the sink
by putting half cup of soda followed by half cup vinegar. Clean
the bed foam and remove the dirt or waxy coating from vegeta-
ble and fruit from the supermarket.

4. Detergent- detergent is the most popular cleaning material used

in all houses and commercial kitchen or laboratory because it is
easy to wash away the dirt and soil in a surface. However, not all
detergent can be used in utensils for cleaning. One must deter-
mine the appropriate type of detergent to be used in different sur-
Picture of detergent from
faces. google.com.ph

5. Solvent- there are many types of solvent so be careful in using

it. Not all solvent cleaners are safe to use whether organic or
inorganic. These cleaning materials are also called de-greaser
which can remove the burnt fats residue in stove or other sur-
face.

6. Acid cleaner - these cleaning materials are best for remov-

ing mineral deposit and other dirt that detergent cannot
eliminate like scale in washing machine, steam tables, lime
buildup in dishwashing machine and rust.

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7. Abrasive cleaners – this material removes heavy amount of
dirt, stains and hard water deposits. The level of abrasiveness
of product may vary into two, fine particles are less abrasive
and course particles are more abrasive. This cleaning material
contains different ingredients, small particles of minerals like
silica, pumice, and feldspar. There are different kinds of abra-
sive cleaning materials: dry abrasive and wet abrasive, abra-
sive tools and disinfecting abrasive. Remember that too much
use of this material can remove the luster of the surface. Always check the man-
ufacturer’s manual for further instruction.

8. Tea tree oil – this essential oil has lots of use and benefits. It helps treat nail
fungus and antiseptic for mild cuts and wound. It can be applied in skin for
smoother skin and is also used as a cleaning materials. This essential is more
expensive than the other cleaning materials but it’s really worth it because it re-
moves mold, mildew and leaves a relaxing and aroma fragrant.

A. Star and heart Sign

Directions: Check the star ( )sign if the statement is correct and heart
( )sign if the statement is wrong, 1 point each.

STATEMENT
1. Utensils such as cutting boards, bowls, knives need
to be thoroughly washed in warm soapy water.
2. All cleaning agent can be used to clean the kitchen
tools and utensils.
3. Vinegar is a natural cleaning materials used as deo-
dorizer and can be used in marble surface.
4. Cleaning is the process of removing dirt or soil in
food contact surface
5. Tea tree oil leaves aromatic fragrance and a bit ex-
pensive than the other natural cleaning materials

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 Fill in the blanks

B. Directions: Write the correct answer in a separate sheet of paper.

1. The ____________________ is bit expensive than the other cleaning materials

and leaves aromatic fragrance.
2. __________________ can be used as deodorizer.
3. Solvent is also called ____________.
4. To make a cleaning spray, the right amount must be one part of ____________
and one part of water.
5. To produce a cleaning paste, mix baking soda, vinegar and _________________

CLEANING KITCHEN TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORKING PREMISES

Kitchen is a place or area where the food is prepared and it serves as the
working area. There are three simple steps to follow in cleaning our tools and
equipment as well as the working area. These are washing, sanitizing and drying.
All the tools and utensils must undergo pre-rinsing to remove the food residue. All
the glassware must be washed first before the silverware, chinaware as well as the
utensils and last is the working area. Washed all the kitchen tools, utensils and
working area.

Directions: On the third column draw a heart shape if the statement in

column A is match with column B, if not write the correct answer. Write
your answer in a separate sheet of paper.

A B C

1. This essential oil has lots of used and

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 benefits. It helps treat nail fungus, an- sunflower oil
tiseptic for mild cuts and wound.

2. It can remove the burnt fats residue in solvent

stove or other surface.

3. It is a popular cleaning material used detergent

in all houses and commercial kitchen

4. This substance can be used as deodor-

izer by putting baking soda in fridge or
borax
refrigerator to absorb unwanted odor.

5. It is the process of removing dirt or soil

in the food contact surface, food con-
sanitizing
tact surface

6. These cleaning materials are best for

removing mineral deposit and other dirt solvent
that detergent cannot eliminate.
7. This material removes heavy amount of
dirt, stains and hard water deposits.
vinegar

8. This material is also called de-greaser. solvent

9. It refers to removing dirt and other types cleaning

of soil from food contact surface.

10. Don’t use this cleaning materials in

marbles and granite because it can lose
its shine and becomes dull. lemon

Directions: Read the questions. Write the LETTER of the correct answer on
separate sheet of paper.

1. It is a process of removing food and other types of soil from a surface.

A. classifying C. organizing
B. cleaning D. sanitizing

2. Which of the following is the food contact surface?

A. cabinet C. plates
B. cupboard D. stove

3. This cleaning agent is also called a degreaser:

A. acid C. detergents
B. abrasive D. solvent

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4. A process of removing dirt, soil or any food residue in food contact surface
A. cleaning C. organizing
B. destroying D. sanitizing

5. A natural cleaning agent that can be used as deodorizer and disinfectant

A. vinegar C. borax
B. baking soda D. lemon

6. A water solution of sodium hypochlorite commonly used to whiten and disinfect

the household laundry and kitchen premises:
A. baking soda C. detergent
B. chlorine D. iodine

7. Natural cleaning agent used to clean and sanitize and gives shine in brass and
copper, leave a natural citrus fragrant
A. chlorine C. tea tree oil
B. baking soda D. lemon

8. Refers to reducing the number of bacteria, viruses and fungi to a safe level.
A. cleaning C. destroying
B. sanitizing D. disinfecting

9. The following are cleaning materials EXCEPT ONE:

A. iodine C. lemon
B. vinegar D. baking soda

10. Cleaning materials rich in citric acid

A. vinegar C. lemon
B. tea tree oil D. baking soda

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Answer Keys:
Pre-test
1. A 6. C
2. A 7. A
3. C 8. C
4. C 9. C
5. A 10. B
TRUE OR FALSE
FILL IN THE BLANKS 1.
1. tea tree oil 2.
2. baking soda
3.
3. de-greaser
4. vinegar 4.
5. lemon 5.

MATCHING TYPE
1. F
2. A
3. C
4. E Check your understanding
5. B 1. tea tree oil

2.
3.
4. baking soda
5. cleaning
6. acid cleaners
7. abrasive
8.
9.
10. vinegar

References

Millard, Nicole. “8 Home Cleaning Benefits of Tea Tree Oil.” Stay at Home Mum, July 4, 2019.
https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/houseandhome/cleaning-tips/8-home-cleaning-benefits-
of-tea-tree-oil/.

“20 Genius Cleaning Hacks for a Spotless Home.” Better Homes & Gardens. Accessed September 21,
2020. https://www.bhg.com/homekeeping/house-cleaning/tips/cleaning-hacks/.

Ossola, Alexandra. “What Makes Lemons Such Good Cleaners?” Kitchn. Apartment Therapy, LLC.,
May 1, 2019. https://www.thekitchn.com/what-makes-lemons-good-cleaners-236458.

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