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Care and Maintenance of Clothing

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Community Science (Home Science)

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Need for Care and Maintenance of Clothing

  • Clothes get dirty, wrinkled, and stained with daily use.
  • Dirt includes dust, grime, and grease; stains are discolorations on fabric.
  • Improper care leads to bad smell, discoloration, and weakening of fabric.
2

Steps in Laundering

  • Sorting clothes by color, fabric, and level of dirt.
  • Removing stains before washing to prevent spreading.
  • Soaking loosens dirt but should not exceed 3–4 hours.
3

Soaps and Detergents

  • Soaps are made from natural fats/oils and alkali through saponification.
  • Detergents are synthetic, made from hydrocarbons and chemicals.
  • Detergents work better in hard water than soaps.
4

Drying and Ironing

  • White cotton clothes can be dried in sunlight to remove microbes and brighten fabric.
  • Colored clothes and delicate fabrics (silk, wool, synthetics) should be dried in shade to prevent fading.
  • Wool should be laid flat to dry to avoid stretching.

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Key Concepts

Laundering refers to the complete processDirt includes dustClothes should be sorted by colorWhite cotton clothes can be driedIroning restores smoothness and appearance

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