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Care and Maintenance of Fabrics in Institutions

CBSE · Class 12 · Home Science

Summary of Care and Maintenance of Fabrics in Institutions for CBSE Class 12 Home Science. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Care and maintenance of fabrics in institutions is concerned with keeping textile materials safe from physical damage and preserving their appearance by removing dirt and stains. The work is both a science and an art because it uses scientific principles and also requires skill to produce clean, hyg

Key Concepts

This includes keeping fabrics free from

This includes keeping fabrics free from physical damage and also retaining or refreshing their appearance by removing stains, dirt, and loss of textur

Laundry is based on scientific principles

Laundry is based on scientific principles and techniques, but it also needs skill to produce clean and attractive results.

Washing equipment includes manually operated machines

Washing equipment includes manually operated machines, semi-automatic machines, and fully automatic machines. Top loading and front loading models are

Top loading machines use agitation

Top loading machines use agitation or pulsation, while front loading machines use tumbling. In tumbling, clothes move through the water rather than wa

Rinsing is a very important phase

Rinsing is a very important phase of the wash cycle. If rinsing is poor, clothes may look grey, dull, and harsh in texture.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the importance of care and maintenance of fabrics and textile products
  • Identify the two main aspects of fabric care: physical protection and appearance maintenance
  • Explain the basic concept of laundering as a scientific and skill-based process
  • Describe washing, drying, ironing, pressing, and finishing equipment used in laundry work
  • Differentiate between top loading, front loading, and two tub washing machines

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Care and Maintenance of Fabrics in Institutions for CBSE Class 12 Home Science?
Key topics in Care and Maintenance of Fabrics in Institutions include Institutional Fabric Care System Overview, Care and Maintenance of Fabrics in Institutions - Complete Overview, Fabric Care and Maintenance Concepts Overview. These are the concepts CBSE Class 12 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Care and Maintenance of Fabrics in Institutions — CBSE Class 12 Home Science?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 63 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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