Care and Maintenance of Fabrics

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Clothes do not need washing every time if they are not very dirty and no sweat has been absorbed. In good weather, they can sometimes be reused after shaking and airing. This saves time, water, and ef…

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Laundering consists of three steps: washing or dry-cleaning, finishing, and storing. It is more than just washing clothes.

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Brushing removes loose dirt from fabrics that have a pile, such as velvets, corduroy, chenille, blankets, and carpets. The brush should be moved in the direction of the pile.

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Shaking helps remove loose dust from a fabric. The dress is held with both hands and shaken vigorously.

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Airing helps in drying clothes and removing bad odours. It is done outdoors in the sun or in a well-ventilated room.

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Stains should be removed before washing because some stains may become permanent when exposed to soaps, detergents, hot water, or ironing. Early treatment gives better results.

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A stain is an unwanted mark of discolouration on a fabric caused by contact with another substance. Stains can often be identified by colour, smell, and feel.

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Stains are classified as vegetable stains, grease stains, animal stains, mineral stains, and miscellaneous stains.