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What is the main objective of the Breaking process in linen cleaning?
Which compound is used for conditioning the linen in the final step?
What is the primary purpose of Sudsing in the linen cleaning process?
What does Bleach primarily do in the cleaning process?
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Which compound is used for softening water in the linen cleaning process?
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Study Notes
Laundry Processes
- Flushing is a process that involves wetting linen to dissolve water-soluble soil and reduce soil load in the subsequent stages.
- Breaking is a process that aims to separate particles from the fabric.
Washing and Rinsing
- Sudsing is the actual washing step where detergent is added to the wash cycle.
- Interdictor extracting is a process that spins out soil-laden detergent solution from the linen, taking 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
Laundry Chemicals
- Detergent is a compound or combination of compounds used for cleaning.
- Soap is a water-soluble sodium or potassium salt of fatty acids.
Fabric Conditioning and Whitening
- Sour and soft step is the final conditioning of the linen using fabric conditioner and sour.
- Bleach, specifically sodium hypochlorite, has no dirt-removing power but improves the color of white linen.
- Alkali is a compound used to soften water.
- Blue is an off-setting agent used to make yellow fabric appear white.
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Test your knowledge on the various steps involved in the laundry process, from flushing to sour and soft step. Learn about breaking, sudsing, and interdictor extracting techniques.
