Unit 2: Caring for Clothing Family and Consumer Sciences I.
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Transcript of Unit 2: Caring for Clothing Family and Consumer Sciences I.
Objectives
1. Arrange in order laundry steps.2. Use fabric care symbols. (Assignment Sheet 1)3. Determine sorted laundry loads. (Assignment
Sheet 2)
Objectives
4. Determine stain removal treatments. (Assignment Sheet 3)
5. Match laundry products to their correct uses. 6. Identify methods of drying clothes.7. Select tips that help in ironing and pressing
clothing.
Key Terms
• spray sizingrestores original body to fabrics without leaving a stiff feeling
• spray starchstarch in spray form used for ironing clothing
• starchused to give body to fabrics and keep them clean longer
Laundry Steps
• Always check the label before you wash an item, to avoid damaging your clothes!
• Sort the clothes.– Dry cleaning– Hand-washing– Machine-washing
Laundry Steps
• Prepare clothes for laundering– Close zippers or hooks– Empty pockets– Turn clothes inside out– Tie loose ties or attached belts
Laundry Steps
• Check for needed repairs• Pretreat soiled areas– Stains are easier to remove before they’re washed
• Select a wash cycle– Choose the amount of water and the type of wash
you’re doing
Laundry Steps
• Select the appropriate water temperature
• Hot (140 degrees F)Sturdy whites; heavily soiled durable press; work & active sports clothes; diapers; sheets; towels; throw rugs
Laundry Steps
• Warm (100-110 degrees F)Lightly soiled durable press; wash and wear; non-colorfast colors; synthetics; colorfast pastels
Laundry Steps
• Cold (80 degrees F)Delicate colors and fabrics; very lightly soiled table linens; washable silks and woolens
Doing the Laundry
• Select a detergent and other laundry aidsNOTE: Add the detergent to the water before the clothes, unless there is a special compartment for the laundry aids
• Load clothes into the machine • Do not overload the machine• Dry the clothes• Press or iron, if needed
Laundry Products
• All-purpose/all-temperature detergent– General laundry, normal soil
• At-home dry-cleaning kit– Saves money over commercial dry cleaning
• Bleach– Whitens, removes stains,
disinfects– Liquid or powder
Laundry Products
• Color-safe bleach– Safe for colors– Removes stains
• Delicate detergent– Delicate colors, synthetics, light soil– Perfect for sweaters or gentle cycle wash
• Enzyme presoak– Presoak before washing for difficult stains
Laundry Products
• Fabric softener– Softens clothes– Prevents static cling
• Pretreatment products– Liquid, solid, or powder– May be needed for
difficult stains
Laundry Products
• Soap– For mild cleaning– Usually made from animal fat– Keeps clothes flame-retardant
Drying Clothes• Flat drying– Flat surfaces prevent shrinking and loss of shape– Roll in a towel to absorb moisture first
• Line drying– Hang delicates inside– Outdoor line drying is good
for large items– Saves money
• Machine drying
Ironing and Pressing• Take clothes out of the
dryer right away• Read clothing labels• Use a damp press cloth
or spray the item• Give the iron time to
heat up• Make sure you have
plenty of water
• Use item with lowest heat setting first
• Use the tip of the iron to work in small areas.
Unit Review
• What are the 7 steps (in order) for sorting laundry?
• What are the three groups clothes should go into prior to laundering?
• List 5 things you should do to prepare clothes for laundering.
• What are the advantages of an at-home dry cleaning kit?
Unit Review
• Other than for whitening clothes, what is bleach used for?
• What laundry product is used to remove difficult stains before washing?
• Why might you want to use soap for mild cleaning?
• What are three methods of drying clothes?• What are some tips for ironing and pressing?