Laundry and Care of Clothes
Home Economics · 50 practice questions
Washing and finishing processes (sorting, mending, removal of stains, soaking, washing, rinsing, drying, ironing, airing); laundry agents (water, detergents, soaps, stiffeners, disinfectants); stains (meaning, types, agents, removal process); irons and ironing temperatures.
- Arrange in correct order the processes involved in washing and finishing clothing.
- Describe the role of laundry agents.
- Suggest ways of removing common stains.
- Describe laundry agents, stains and ironing temperatures.
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- Practice question 1
The correct order of the laundry process is
- A.sorting, mending, soaking, washing, rinsing, drying and ironing
- B.ironing, drying, rinsing, washing, soaking, mending and sorting
- C.washing, sorting, mending, ironing, soaking, rinsing and drying
- D.drying, ironing, sorting, mending, soaking, washing and rinsing
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A. sorting, mending, soaking, washing, rinsing, drying and ironing
This is the standard, logical sequence for laundering clothes.
- Practice question 2
Ironing temperature should be adjusted mainly according to
- A.the time of day the ironing is done
- B.the type of fabric being ironed
- C.the colour of the iron itself
- D.the brand of detergent previously used
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B. the type of fabric being ironed
Different fabrics require different heat settings to avoid damage.
- Practice question 3
Rinsing, in the laundry process, mainly serves to
- A.remove soap or detergent residue from the fabric
- B.add more detergent to the fabric
- C.dry the fabric completely
- D.stiffen the fabric permanently
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A. remove soap or detergent residue from the fabric
Rinsing washes away leftover soap or detergent after washing.
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