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Care and Maintenance of Fabrics in Institutions

CBSE · Class 12 · Home Science

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Topics in Care and Maintenance of Fabrics in Institutions

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1. Core Idea of Fabric Care

  • Care and maintenance of fabrics has two main aspects: physical protection and appearance maintenance.
  • Physical protection means preventing and repairing damage during use.
  • Appearance maintenance means removing stains and dirt and preserving texture and look.
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2. Washing Equipment and Machine Types

  • Washing equipment includes manually operated tools and washing machines.
  • Washing machines are mainly of two types: top loading and front loading.
  • Top loading machines take garments from the top and use agitation or pulsation.
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3. Methods of Washing

  • The principle of all washing machines is to keep the fabric in movement in the washing solution to carry away dirt.
  • Agitation is used in top loading machines.
  • In agitation, the agitator has blades that may rotate or oscillate and create current in the tub.
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4. Water Extraction and Drying

  • Water extraction is done after washing and after each rinse phase.
  • Spinning removes water by centrifugal force.
  • Spin speed for water extraction can vary from 333 to 1100 rpm.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Care and maintenance of fabrics in institutions

Scope of care and maintenanceLaundry as science and artTypes of washing equipmentWashing methodsWater extraction methodsDrying equipmentIroning and hot pressingCommercial laundries

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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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