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

• Group clothes by:– Color– Fabric and fabric finish– Soil type

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?

End of Unit 2