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Care and Maintenance of Fabrics

NIOS · Class 10 · Home Science

Complete topic list for Care and Maintenance of Fabrics in NIOS Class 10 Home Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Home Science

Topics in Care and Maintenance of Fabrics

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1. Basic care of fabrics

  • Dirty clothes can contain dust, grease, sweat, stains, bacteria, and fungus.
  • Clothes do not always need washing after every use; reuse depends on weather and sweating.
  • Shaking removes loose dust from fabric.
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2. Laundering and sorting of clothes

  • Laundering of clothes does not mean only washing of clothes.
  • Laundering consists of three steps: washing or dry-cleaning, finishing, and storing.
  • Washing removes dirt using soap or detergent and water.
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3. Stains: meaning, identification, and removal

  • A stain is an unwanted mark of discolouration on a fabric caused due to contact with another substance.
  • Stains should be removed before washing because some stains become permanent when exposed to soaps, detergents, hot water, and ironing.
  • Stains can be identified by colour, smell, and feel.
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4. Classification of stains and correct treatment

  • Vegetable stains are acidic in nature and require alkaline reagents such as borax.
  • Animal stains such as blood, milk, and egg contain protein and heat must be avoided.
  • Grease stains need grease absorbents and solvents like chalk and talcum powder before removing the colouring matter.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Care and maintenance of fabrics through proper cleaning, stain removal, finishing, drying, ironing, and storage

Need for fabric carePre-laundering careShaking, brushing and airingLaunderingSorting of clothesStains and stain removalClassification of stainsWashing methods

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Care and Maintenance of Fabrics for NIOS Class 10 Home Science?
Key topics in Care and Maintenance of Fabrics include Care and Maintenance of Fabrics - Complete Overview, Mind map showing the various problems caused by not caring for clothes properly, Flowchart showing the three basic care steps in sequence. These are the concepts NIOS Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Care and Maintenance of Fabrics — NIOS Class 10 Home Science?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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