Laundry Techniques and Tips
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Which of the following is an advantage of wet cleaning?

  • Does not require special handling
  • Removes stains more efficiently (correct)
  • It is less expensive
  • Increases shelf life of fabrics
  • Dry cleaning is suitable for delicate fabrics such as silk and embroidery.

    True

    What is the first step in the wet laundry process?

    Pre Preparation

    In wet cleaning, it is advisable to soak clothes for _____ to _____ minutes to loosen dirt particles.

    <p>15 to 30</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a required material for wet laundry?

    <p>Oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the laundry methods with their descriptions:

    <p>Machine Wash = Uses washing machines for convenience Hand Washing = Manual method using water and detergents Friction Washing = Involves scrubbing and brushing for delicates Steeping = Soaking clothes to loosen dirt particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bleaching should only be done after bluing and starching.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _____ is the process of checking for damages and loose ends before doing laundry.

    <p>Pre Preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many kilo calories are produced by 1 gram of carbohydrates?

    <p>4 Kilo Calories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Proteins can be derived only from plant-based sources.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two components that make up sucrose?

    <p>Glucose and Fructose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Carbohydrates are made of carbon, hydrogen, and _____.

    <p>oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of carbohydrates with their descriptions:

    <p>Monosaccharides = Single units of sugar, no digestion required Disaccharides = Two sugar units, little digestion needed Polysaccharides = Complex chains of monosaccharides, requires some digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) for carbohydrates per day for a healthy person?

    <p>1000 - 2500 grams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Polysaccharides provide immediate energy as they are easily digested.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are essential amino acids?

    <p>Amino acids that must be obtained through diet as the body cannot produce them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of combining two LBV foods to create a complete protein?

    <p>Rajma + Rice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    HBV proteins are those that contain all essential amino acids.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List one function of proteins.

    <p>Repair and build muscles and tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The protein content required daily is approximately _____ grams per kg of body weight.

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following food combinations with their protein type:

    <p>Daal + Rice = Complete protein (HBV) Rice + Curd = Complete protein (HBV) Paneer + Tofu = Substituting protein Cow Milk + Soy Milk = Substituting protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a method of substitution in protein sources?

    <p>Substituting cow milk with soy milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Collagen is only found in plant-based foods.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one effect of aging on connective tissue.

    <p>Wrinkles due to breakdown of elastin and collagen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Laundry

    • Wet & Dry: Cleaning, removing stains, ironing, folding, storing
    • Dry: Uses absorbents to remove dirt (e.g., talcum, borax, powders) and solvents
    • Solvents: Benzene and liquids (like petroleum jelly), can loosen fabric and fade lace
    • Advantages of Water Wash: Removes stains more efficiently, doesn't harm fabric, maintains shine and luster
    • Disadvantages of Water Wash: Expensive, special needs, very time consuming, harmful to the person, reduces shelf life, and harmful to the environment

    Wet Laundry

    • Machine Wash: Manual, semi-automatic, automatic
    • Hand Washing: Kneading, squeezing, brushing, scrubbing
    • Friction Washing: Suction pumps, squeezing, brushing, scrubbing.
    • Materials Required: Iron, steam iron
    • Water: Hard water, soft water, mineral water, spoils shelf life of clothes

    Steps Wet Laundry

    • Preparation: Check for damage, holes, loose seams, broken buttons
    • Sorting: By color and material
    • Dry Rubbing: Surface level, brain rubbing, without water
    • Soaking: Soak clothes in water to loosen particles
    • Washing: Machine or hand wash
    • Bluing: Agent to add white color.
    • Starching: Cotton and linen (light starch), wool and silk (light starch)
    • Bleaching: (Only if needed) Before washing while soaking

    Additional Laundry Information

    • Drying: Indirect sunlight, iron, steaming, depends on material
    • Holding & Storing: Wool - Luke warm or cool, Mild detergents, No soaking (silk)
    • Nutrients: Most important, communication, extension, notes, textbooks, pages, notes, blue text books, scope, concept

    Other Information

    • Laundry: Bleaching, whitening clothes (indigo, analine. etc.), rinsing
    • Starch: Carbohydrate, makes cloth stiff and crisp

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