PRODUCTION OF CLEANING AGENTS III

HOME ECONOMICS J. S. S ONE THIRD TERM

WEEK FOUR

THEME: FAMILY LIVING AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT/CLOTHING AND TEXTILE FOOD AND FOODS AND NUTRITION

PRODUCTION OF CLEANING AGENTS III

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

Students should be able to;

Prepare homemade polish and different cleaning agents.

CONTENT

Materials used for  homemade polish

1. Olive oil
2. Lemon juice
3. Beeswax
4. Black or brown oxide for colour
5. Small container

Preparation

1. Set up a double boiler. Fill a saucepan with 1 to 2 inches (2.54 to 5.08 centimetres) of water. Place a heat-safe bowl on top. Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Add the olive oil and white beeswax into the bowl. You will need about 2.8 ounces (79.38 grams) of olive oil and 1.1 ounces…