Chapter 10: Care and Maintenance of Fabrics in Institutions
Home Science Part 2 • Class 12
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This chapter delves into the care and maintenance of fabrics within institutions such as hospitals and hotels, emphasizing the importance of preserving the longevity and quality of textile products. It covers different aspects of handling laundry, including stain removal, washing, drying, ironing, and the specific requirements in institutional settings to maintain hygiene and appearance. The chapter also discusses the equipment needed for commercial laundering and the occupational roles involved in this field【4:0†class-12-home-science-part-2-chapter-10.pdf】.
Key Topics
- •Care and maintenance principles for textiles
- •Laundry processes and equipment
- •Institutional textile management
- •Stain removal techniques
- •Hygiene practices in laundry
- •Career opportunities in fabric care
- •Differences in commercial and institutional laundering
- •Importance of equipment knowledge
Learning Objectives
- ✓Discuss the significance of care and maintenance of fabrics and textile products
- ✓Describe the concept of care and maintenance of fabrics in hospitals and hotels
- ✓Explain the process and various equipment required and their usage
- ✓Discuss how a student can prepare for a career in this field
Questions in Chapter
What are the two aspects of care and maintenance of fabrics?
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What are the factors which affect the process of cleaning of fabrics?
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How are the different sections organised in a commercial or institutional laundry?
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What are the differences in processing laundry work in commercial laundries and hospital laundries?
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Additional Practice Questions
Explain the importance of hygiene in hospital laundry operations.
hardAnswer: In hospital laundry operations, hygiene is critical to prevent infections. The hospital laundry focuses on cleaning cotton materials and emphasizes cleanliness to mitigate the spread of germs. Disinfection processes are essential, and disposables are often used and destroyed to enhance hygiene when the risk of infection is high.
Describe the process involved in washing clothes using a semi-automatic washing machine.
mediumAnswer: A semi-automatic washing machine requires manual intervention at intervals. The user must fill and drain water for each cycle independently. The machine cleans clothes using an agitator that keeps the fabric moving, thereby removing dirt through agitation and pulsation methods.
Suggest the steps involved in removing a coffee stain from a cotton fabric.
easyAnswer: For a fresh coffee stain on cotton fabric, pour boiling water through it. For an older stain, spread Borax over the area and pour boiling water, or steep it in glycerine until the stain lifts.
Compare the differences between top loading and front loading washing machines.
mediumAnswer: Top loading machines have an agitator and allow clothes to be inserted from the top, offering convenience. Front loading machines wash clothes by tumbling, and they are efficient in water usage and generally considered gentler on clothes.
Why is record-keeping important in commercial laundries?
mediumAnswer: Record-keeping in commercial laundries is crucial for tracking the collection and delivery of items, noting any special care requirements or damages, and ensuring that customers receive the correct items. This organization helps maintain client trust and operational efficiency.