A household note helps a visitor use things and care for your home.

The idea

Name the object and write one action per step. Put the steps in order and add a polite request when useful.

Examples

  • First, fill the kettle with water.
  • Then press the blue button.
  • Please leave the key on the kitchen table.
  • Do not put the red cup in the dishwasher.
  • After washing, hang the towels near the window.
  • Finally, turn off the lamp before you leave.

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Watch out

Do not write only “the button”: describe which button if there is more than one.

Try it yourself

  1. Complete the sentence: ___, open the window; then turn on the fan.

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    First

    First marks the action before the fan is turned on.

  2. Complete the sentence: Please ___ the door when you leave.

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    close

    close tells the visitor what to do with the door.

  3. Complete the sentence: Do ___ use this soap on the floor.

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    not

    not makes this an instruction against using the soap.

Use it today

Write a short note explaining how to use something in your home.