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Care and Maintenance of Fabrics

CBSE · Class 11 · Home Science

Complete topic list for Care and Maintenance of Fabrics in CBSE Class 11 Home Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Care and Maintenance of Fabrics

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1. Mending and Laundry

  • Mending means repairing damage such as cuts, tears, holes, open seams, missing buttons, fasteners, ribbons, laces, and fancy attachments.
  • Mending must be done before laundering because washing strain can cause greater fabric loss.
  • Laundry includes stain removal, preparation of fabrics for washing, washing, finishing by blueing and starching, and pressing or ironing.
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2. Stains and Dirt

  • A stain is an unwanted mark or colouration caused by contact and absorption of foreign matter and cannot be removed by normal washing.
  • Stains are classified into vegetable, animal, oil, mineral, and dye-bleeding stains.
  • Vegetable stains such as tea, coffee, fruits, and vegetables are acidic in nature and are removed by alkaline medium.
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3. Stain Removal Reagents

  • Grease solvents include turpentine, kerosene, white petrol, methylated spirit, acetone, and carbon tetrachloride.
  • Grease absorbents include bran, Fuller's earth, talcum powder, starch, and French chalk.
  • Soaps and detergents act as emulsifiers.
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4. Cleaning Action and Washing Methods

  • Water is the most valuable agent used for laundry work.
  • Water penetrates fabric during steeping and helps remove non-greasy dirt.
  • Temperature increases the penetrating power of water and helps with greasy dirt.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Care and maintenance of fabrics involves protecting fabric from damage, removing stains and dirt, cleaning correctly, finishing properly, storing safely, and choosing care methods according to fibre properties.

MendingLaundryStain removalDirt removalWaterSoaps and detergentsMethods of washingFinishing

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Care and Maintenance of Fabrics for CBSE Class 11 Home Science?
Key topics in Care and Maintenance of Fabrics include Care and Maintenance of Fabrics — Chapter Overview, Care and Maintenance of Fabrics — Chapter Overview, Care and Maintenance of Fabrics - Complete Chapter Overview. These are the concepts CBSE Class 11 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Care and Maintenance of Fabrics — CBSE Class 11 Home Science?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 55 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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