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LAUNDERING OF FABRICS

Laundry processes are the steps to be followed when laundering personal or family clothes. They include the following:

1. Sorting: This is grouping the materials according to

(i) colour

(ii) types e.g. cotton, wool, polyester, etc.

(iii) degree of dirt, and highly soiled fabrics.

(iv) colour-fast and non-colour fast fabrics.

2. Mending: This is sewing or stitching split seams or tears and fastening loose buttons and hooks before washing.

3. Stain removal: Removal all stains accordingly before washing.

4. Soak or steeping: This is leaving the materials in water for some time to loosen surface dirt.

5. Washing: Washing is removing dirt from clothes with the aid of water and soap using any of the following methods:

(i) Washing by rubbing

(ii) Washing by kneading and squeezing

(iii) Washing by squeezing alone

(v) Using a washing machine if available.

6. Boiling: Boiling is used when necessary. It helps to whiten and disinfect clothes.

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