1. Clothing Care Chapter 14 & 15
Care for clothes
Stain removals
Care labels
Fabric Care
Laundry Products
Equipment

2. Routine Care What benefits does responsible clothing care bring?
How do you care for clothing on a routine basis?
Check for repairs. This will keep the rip from lengthening or the entire hem falling out.

3. Stain Removal Rinsing Soaking Pretreating Bleaching
Cold water
Soaking
30 mins., cold water. Water based stains
Pretreating
Laundry detergent/laundry paste
Bleaching
Nonchlorine bleach
Chlorine bleach
Using cleaning fluid
Stubborn stains
Dry cleaning
Stain Removal Methods Pages

4. Care Labeling Information
The fiber, fabric construction, finish, color, interfacing, lining, and trims determine what care method is listed on a garment label.
Only one care tip is REQUIRED.
Must include
Washing method
Safe water temperature
Method and safe temperature for drying

5. Fabric Care Symbols Turn to page 261 Wash Bleach Tumble Dry Dry Iron
Dry-clean

6. Laundry Products Laundry detergents Soil-and-Stain Removers
Laundry Bleaches
Fabric Softener
Starches

7. Laundry Equipment
Washer
Agitator
Dryer
Iron
Ironing Board

8. Dry Cleaning
Process uses special liquids containing organic solvents to clean fabrics without water.
Solvent is a substance that dissolves another substance.
Dry cleaners can remove some stains that we cannot.
Steam pressing takes out wrinkles, smoothes seams, and restores creases and pleats.

9. Storing Clothes Closet Drawers Seasonal storage
How do you hang your clothes in your closet?
How do you save space in your closet?
Drawers
Store similar items together.
Seasonal storage
Clothing and accessories should be cleaned before storing.
Store in large garment bags, boxes, or chests. Find a cool dry place to store clothing.
Dampness causes mildew.

10. Questions to discuss with your table
Why should lint be removed from a dryer’s filter, pipe, and vents?
How can you help garments keep their shape when drying flat?
How is an iron setting different for silk and cotton shirts?
How does dry cleaning remove stains without water?
In what ways can a wash cycle be adjusted for a particular load of laundry?
Why should stains be treated quickly?
What specific information must a permanent care label provide?
When might freezing clothes be a recommended stain-removal treatment?
How do you store off season clothing?