Household goods are goods and products used within households . They are the tangible and movable personal property placed in the rooms of a house , such as a bed or refrigerator .
33-631: Guineys ( / ˈ ɡ aɪ n iː z / ), is a chain of Irish department stores founded in June 1971. The chain specialises in homewares , menswear , womenswear and children's clothing. They have 11 stores in Ireland , located in Dublin , Limerick , Waterford , Castlebar , Tralee , Cork , Clonmel , Mullingar , Kilkenny , and, as of December 2018, one in Northern Ireland , at Castle Place in central Belfast . It
66-864: A cleaner might include a bucket and sponge or a rag. A modern tool is the spray bottle, but the principle is the same. Many household chemicals are using in cleaning, scrubbing, and washing surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom. Brooms remove debris from floors and dustpans carry dust and debris swept into them, buckets hold cleaning and rinsing solutions, vacuum cleaners and carpet sweepers remove surface dust and debris, chamois leather and squeegees are used for window-cleaning, and mops are used for washing floors. To ensure safety, protective apparel including rubber gloves , face covers , and protective eyewear are also sometimes used when dealing with chemical cleaning products. A home's yard and exterior are sometimes subject to cleaning. Exterior cleaning also occurs for safety, upkeep, and usefulness. It includes
99-455: A regular basis. It does not include moving large items of furniture around to access the surfaces under or behind them, but may include putting them back where they belong after cleaning. Housekeeping includes housecleaning, that is, disposing of rubbish, cleaning dirty surfaces, dusting, and vacuuming. It may also involve some outdoor chores, such as removing leaves from rain gutters, washing windows, and sweeping doormats. The term housecleaning
132-410: A synonym for workplace housekeeping, or may be nuanced toward similar processes specifically in a production environment. Before a room can be cleaned, it first needs to be tidied. This is an organization process that can include activities such as picking up and collecting items that are not in their proper storage, checking them and returning them to their allocated storage place. This process reduces
165-404: A variety of tools to enable them to remove dirt not just from carpets and rugs, but also from hard surfaces and upholstery. Dusting is very important in hospital environments. Surface cleaning includes hard surfaces and furnishing textiles, carpeting and upholstery, cooking and eating utensils. Examples of dirt or "soil" are detritus and common spills and stains in the home. Equipment used with
198-427: Is a person employed to manage a household and the domestic staff . According to the 1861 Victorian era Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management , the housekeeper is second in command in the house and "except in large establishments, where there is a house steward, the housekeeper must consider herself as the immediate representative of her mistress". Domestic housekeeping or residential housekeeping refers to
231-418: Is a term referring to assets and objects arranged and decorated within a house , room , or building, aiming to support human activities in work, study, daily life , and entertainment . Furniture items include chairs, tables , beds , wardrobes , bookcases , tea cabinets, altar cabinets, chests, and wall clocks and can be made from various materials such as wood , metal , and plastic . Wooden furniture
264-470: Is an important aspect of house cleaning. Plastic refuse bags are designed and manufactured specifically for the collection of refuse. Many are sized to fit common waste baskets and trash cans. Bags are made to carry aluminum cans, glass jars, and other things; most people use plastic bins for glass since it could break and tear through the bag. Recycling of some kinds of rubbish is possible. Over time dust accumulates on household surfaces. As well as making
297-416: Is environmentally friendly, improves air quality, and is durable. Housekeeping Housekeeping is the management and routine support activities of running and maintaining an organized physical institution occupied or used by people, like a house , ship , hospital or factory , such as cleaning , tidying/organizing, cooking , shopping , and bill payment. These tasks may be performed by members of
330-670: Is often regulated by governments, which also promote and facilitate their import and export. Businesses that produce consumer goods for households are categorized as "civilian goods" with a cyclical nature according to Thomson Reuters' business classification. These businesses are divided into three subgroups: Consumer electronics or home electronics are electronic ( analog or digital ) equipment intended for everyday use, typically in private homes. Consumer electronics include devices used for entertainment , communications and recreation . Usually referred to as black goods due to many products being housed in black or dark casings. This term
363-437: Is often used also figuratively in politics and business, for the removal of unwanted personnel, methods, or policies in an effort at reform or improvement. Housecleaning is done to make the home look and smell better and to make it safer and easier to live in. Without housecleaning, lime scale can build upon taps , mold grows in wet areas, smudges appear on glass surfaces, dust builds up on surfaces, bacterial action makes
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#1732863199153396-401: Is part of the wider electronics industry . In turn, the driving force behind the electronics industry is the semiconductor industry . Housewares is a general term referring to objects, items, and equipment equipped and used to serve conveniences and utilities for regular activities for the daily life of a family , household . With their widespread popularity and extensive applications,
429-416: Is the ongoing process of keeping the workplace clean, hygienic, orderly and free of extraneous objects and materials which may constitute hazards . It includes consideration of layout, aisle marking, storage facilities and maintenance, adequate lighting, and regular inspection, and is a basic component of fire and incident prevention in occupational health and safety . Industrial housekeeping may be used as
462-578: Is used to distinguish them from " white goods " which are meant for housekeeping tasks, such as washing machines and refrigerators , although nowadays, these would be considered black goods, some of these being connected to the Internet . In British English, they are often called brown goods by producers and sellers. In the 2010s, this distinction is absent in large big box consumer electronics stores , which sell entertainment, communication and home office devices, light fixtures and appliances, including
495-535: Is well known for having its two Dublin stores almost within sight of each other - one on North Earl Street and one on Talbot Street , two streets which run directly into each other, off O'Connell Street . The company was registered on 4 June 1971 as Michael Guiney Limited . The chain was solely Dublin based until 1992 when a branch in Cork was opened. Other branches followed in Tralee and Waterford (2004). The Limerick store
528-575: The Thomson Reuters Business Classification and are organized into three sub-categories: Household goods are a significant part of a country's economy, with their purchase the topic of magazines such as Consumer Reports , their relocation handled by moving companies , and their disposal or redistribution facilitated by companies like Goodwill Industries , services like classified advertising and Craigslist , and events such as garage sales and car boot sales . Their safety
561-794: The household , or by persons hired for the purpose . This is a more broad role than a cleaner , who is focused only on the cleaning aspect. The term is also used to refer to the money allocated for such use. By extension, it may also refer to an office or a corporation, as well as the maintenance of computer storage systems. The basic concept can be divided into domestic housekeeping , for private households, and institutional housekeeping for commercial and other institutions providing shelter or lodging, such as hotels, resorts, inns, boarding houses, dormitories, hospitals and prisons. There are related concepts in industry known as workplace housekeeping and Industrial housekeeping , which are part of occupational health and safety processes. A housekeeper
594-453: The 1980s and 1990s, followed by DVD players and Blu-ray players). Stores also sell smart light fixtures and appliances , digital cameras , camcorders , cell phones , and smartphones . Some of the newer products sold include virtual reality head-mounted display goggles, smart home devices that connect home devices to the Internet , streaming devices, and wearable technology . In
627-522: The 2010s, most consumer electronics have become based on digital technologies. They have essentially merged with the computer industry in what is increasingly referred to as the consumerization of information technology . Some consumer electronics stores have also begun selling office and baby furniture . Consumer electronics stores may be " brick and mortar " physical retail stores, online stores, or combinations of both. Annual consumer electronics sales are expected to reach $ 2.9 trillion by 2020. It
660-411: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2014 came to the result that approximately 43 percent of men did food preparation or cleanup on any given day, compared with approximately 70 percent of women. In addition, 20 percent of men did housekeeping chores (including cleaning and laundry) on any given day, compared to approximately 50 percent of women. The Swedish practice of döstädning ("death cleaning"),
693-584: The bathroom type. Radio broadcasting in the early 20th century brought the first major consumer product, the broadcast receiver . Later products included telephones , televisions , and calculators , then audio and video recorders and players, game consoles , mobile phones , personal computers and MP3 players . In the 2010s, consumer electronics stores often sell GPS , automotive electronics ( car stereos ), video game consoles , electronic musical instruments (e.g., synthesizer keyboards), karaoke machines , digital cameras , and video players ( VCRs in
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#1732863199153726-442: The cleaning and maintaining of a private residence, home or apartment. This can include tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, laundry, and disinfecting surfaces. It may also involve organizing and decluttering living spaces, as well as making beds and changing linens. This type of housekeeping is sometimes performed by a professional cleaning service or by the homeowners themselves. The frequency of housekeeping tasks may vary depending on
759-644: The concept of "housewares" relates to tools and devices designed to fulfill a specific function or purpose within a household environment. According to the Collins English Dictionary, "housewares" are defined as "devices or machines, typically electrical, that are used in domestic spaces and are used for cleaning or cooking". However, in a broader sense, most devices used within a household environment, including both consumer electronics and items such as ovens, refrigerators, baking ovens, and air conditioning systems, can be considered as housewares. Furniture
792-403: The functionality and aesthetics of the space. Moreover, domestic housekeeping can also increase the value and durability of the property, as it can prevent damage and deterioration caused by dirt, dust, and stains. There are different types of domestic housekeeping services available, depending on the needs and expectations of the clients. Some of the most common types are: Workplace housekeeping
825-453: The garbage disposal and toilet smell and cobwebs accumulate. Tools used in housecleaning include vacuums , brooms, mops and sponges , together with cleaning products such as detergents , disinfectants and bleach . Waste can be minimized while cleaning through the use of reusable cleaning cloths and refillable cleaning product containers. By properly storing and caring for cleaning supplies, their lifespan can be extended, thereby reducing
858-504: The name Guiney in the name, as Michael's stores were joined on the street by Guineys & Co at 79-80 Talbot Street, set up by Clerys/Denis Guiney and in operation until 2012. As of 2022 Guineys has twelve stores located in Leinster, Munster, Connacht & Ulster, with two in Dublin. Homewares Businesses that produce household goods are categorized as Cyclical Consumer Products by
891-547: The need for frequent replacements. The Future of Clean: Smart home technology is revolutionizing domestic housekeeping. Robotic vacuums take care of floor cleaning , while self-cleaning ovens eliminate the drudgery of scrubbing. As technology advances, we can expect even more innovative solutions for maintaining a clean and comfortable home. One role of a housekeeper is often laundry such as; washing, folding, and packing away laundry items. Other duties may involve monitoring and changing bed linen and ironing. Disposal of rubbish
924-506: The removal of litter and grass growing in sidewalk cracks. While domestic housekeeping can be seen as an objective activity that can be done by either men or women, some people have argued that housekeeping is a site of historical oppression and gender division between men and women. Housekeeping also has a role in maintaining certain parts of the capitalist economy, including the division of home and work life, as well as industries that sell chemicals and household goods. A survey conducted by
957-439: The risk of damage to the items and removed the hazard they may cause for tripping and obstructing other activities. It also involves organizing items on benches and tables and putting them in their allocated place. Without tidying first, these items can hinder or prevent proper cleaning. Putting out-of-place items away creates a clear space which facilitates removing dirt buildup and accessing areas that are hard to reach and clean on
990-408: The size of the residence, the number of occupants, and individual preferences. Domestic housekeeping can have many benefits for the homeowners, such as improving their health, comfort, and productivity. A clean and tidy home can reduce the risk of allergies, infections, and pests, as well as create a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere. A well-organized home can also save time and energy, as well as enhance
1023-421: The surfaces dirty, when the dust is disturbed it can become suspended in the air, causing sneezing and breathing trouble. It can also transfer from furniture to clothing, making it unclean. Various tools have been invented for dust removal: feather dusters , cotton, and polyester dust cloths, furniture spray, disposable paper "dust cloths", dust mops for smooth floors, and vacuum cleaners. Vacuum cleaners often have
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1056-735: Was opened in late 2004, occupying the long vacant anchor tenancy of what was previously the Williamscourt Mall on William Street. The Castlebar store opened in December 2008. Guiney's launched their online store in 2012 which delivers to homes and businesses in the Republic of Ireland . A store was opened in Clonmel in December 2013 then the Mullingar and Kilkenny stores opened in 2015. The store that opened in December 2018 at Castle Place in central Belfast
1089-531: Was the first Guiney's anywhere in the nine counties of Ulster , and is located in a 21,000 square feet (2,000 m) unit which once housed a British Home Stores branch until August 2016. Michael Guiney came from Limerick and had been working for his uncle Denis Guiney as the buyer of household goods and furnishings at Clerys , before setting up his own Dublin store under the Guineys name in 1971. For many years there were three shops on Dublin’s Talbot Street all with
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