What is sanitation in housing?

• A. Ventilation system
• B. Cleaning facilities
• C. Pest control program
• D. Waste management

Answer: (B)

Sanitation in housing means keeping living spaces clean and hygienic by regularly removing dirt, germs, and waste. The action that best represents this is cleaning facilities—the routines and practices used to wash, scrub, sanitize, and maintain surfaces and areas so they stay free from contaminants. Regular cleaning directly reduces health risks and creates a safe environment for occupants.

Ventilation helps air quality but doesn’t by itself remove dirt or germs. A pest control program prevents infestations, which is important for health, yet it isn’t the direct cleaning of surfaces. Waste management involves disposing of trash and sewage, which is essential but part of the broader system; sanitation is primarily achieved through cleaning and maintaining hygienic conditions. So cleaning facilities best captures how sanitation is maintained in housing.