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Taking Care of Clothing
Teen Living Objective 11.03
Suggest specific techniques for
care of clothing
Why should you take care
of clothing?
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The clothing will last longer
It will look better
You will save money taking care of the
clothing you own
Every Dare Care of
Clothes
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Air clothes out
Inspect clothes for repair or cleaning
Separate dirty clothes
Seasonal Changes
Clean clothes before storing them
 Prevent moth damage with
moth repellents or by storing
clothes in cedar
 Prevent mildew by
completely drying clothes
 Use clothing bags to store
clothes
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Mildew
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Mildew is a fungus that grows on
damp fabric
Mildew causes stains that appear as
small black spots
Snags
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A snag is a loop of yarn that gets
pulled out of a knit fabric
It can be repaired by pulling the yarn
through to the underside of the
garment with a crochet hook
Check the care label on
clothes before washing
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The care label tells you:
– what the clothing is made of
– Best washing procedure
– Water temperature
– How to dry
– Special cautions
such as do not bleach
Pretreatment
Applying a stain-remover
before laundering a garment
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Sorting clothing for
washing
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Keep in mind:
– Degree of soiling
– Color
– Weight
– Size
– Lint potential
Soap vs. Detergent
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Soap is made from fat and alkali
Detergent is made from chemicals
Presoak
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Helps remove protein stains such as
egg, meat juices, and blood
Disinfectant
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Kills bacteria
Water softener
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Softens hard water, which has mineral
deposits that prevent thorough
cleaning
Bleach
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Removes tough stains and acts as a
disinfectant
Fabric softener
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Decreases static electricity and makes
fabrics feel softer
Washing with cold water
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Using cold water saves energy
Fill the washing machine
¾ full with clothes
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If it is any fuller, water will not
circulate well enough for cleaning the
clothing
Best drying method for
delicates and sweaters
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Dry delicate clothing and sweaters flat
Pressing vs. Ironing
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Pressing involves lifting the iron and
setting it back down on the fabric
Ironing involves sliding the iron over
the fabric to smooth out wrinkles
Press knits and wool so that it doesn’t
stretch the fabric
Dry-Cleaning
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Dry-cleaned garments are cleaned
with chemicals rather than with
detergent and water
Taking care of borrowed
clothes
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Inspect the clothing before returning it
Avoid stains
Launder the item before returning
Return promptly