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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