After reading this article you will learn about the quality of water suitable for laundry work. Hard Water: The presence of some of the important dissolved impurities in water makes it unsuitable for washing of clothes. These dissolved impurities are compounds of calcium, magnesium and iron salts in water. They cause hardness in water which […]
Water Suitable for Laundry Work | Laundry Work | Home Science
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Essay on Dry Cleaning | Fabrics | Laundry Work | Home Science
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In this essay we will discuss about the process of dry cleaning of a fabric. Washing or cleansing of fabrics may be possible by two processes: (1) Wet cleaning: Cleansing with water and soap or detergent. (2) Dry cleaning: Cleansing with grease solvents and absorbent other then soap solution and water. Some fine, rich and […]
Soap: Composition and Types | Cleansing Agents | Home Science
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of a Soap 2. Composition of a Soap 3. Properties 4. Action 5. Manufacture 6. Types. Meaning of a Soap: Soap is the best cleansing agent for washing of fabrics from a long period of time. The discovery of soap has brought a revolutionary change […]
Detergents: Advantages and Disadvantages | Laundry Work | Home Science
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Detergents 2. Advantages of Detergents 3. Disadvantages. Meaning of Detergents: Detergent is “a product which is capable of cleansing” as per Dictionary. So any substance which has cleansing action is known as detergent. Soap is also a type of detergent. Today the synthetic detergents […]
9 Main Varieties of Soaps | Cleansing Agents | Laundry Work | Home Science
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This article throws light upon the nine main varieties of soaps used in laundry work. The soaps are: 1. Bar Soaps 2. Neutral Soaps 3. Toilet Soaps 4. Disinfectant Soaps 5. Solvent Soaps 6. Shaving Soaps 7. Soap Solution 8. Soap Flakes 9. Soap Powders. Variety # 1. Bar Soaps: These are hard soaps which […]
Difference between Soap and Detergent | Cleansing Agents | Home Science
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Though soap is a type of detergent, there are some differences between soap and present day soapless detergents: 1. The Chief constituent of soaps are fats or oils and alkalies. But the chief constituent of detergent is an inexhaustible material known as hydrocarbons or petrochemicals. 2. Soap preparation is expensive and the production process is […]
Application of Pressure for Removing Dirt from Clothes | Home Science
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After reading this article you will learn about the application of pressure for removing dirt from clothes. The applications are: 1. Application of Friction 2. Application of Light Pressure 3. Application of the Principles of Suction 4. Washing Machine. 1. Application of Friction: Friction is applied for washing of cotton, linen, and other strong materials. […]
Washing Equipments Used in Laundry | Laundry Work | Home Science
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Some of the important washing equipments used in laundry are: 1. Tubs and Buckets 2. Boilers 3. Bowls and Basins 4. Scrubbing Board 5. Scrubbing Brush 6. Suction Washer 7. Washing Machine 8. Finishing Equipment 9. Irons 10. Ironing Board or Table. Equipment # 1. Tubs and Buckets: These are very much essential for washing […]
Washing and Finishing of Garments | Laundry Work | Home Science
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After reading this article to learn about the methods of washing and finishing of cotton, silk and woolen garments. Laundering of clothes consists of two processes: 1. The process of removing dirt. 2. The process of finishing them to regain the appearance of neatness of a new fabric. The process of washing and finishing includes […]