Grade 6 Home Science – Special Treatment In Laundry Work Quiz

1. Which of the following is not a special treatment given to clothes before laundry?

Disinfection
Bleaching
Use of fabric conditioners
Repairing
Explanation:

2. Identify one material used for special treatment in laundry work

Detol
Liquid soap
Hot water
Soap
Explanation:

3. One of the following is not an importance of special treatment in laundry work

Kills germs in the clothes
Reduce colour fading
Strengthen the fabric
Make clothes small good
Explanation:

4. What does disinfection do to a fabric?

Kills germs
Maintains its colour
Makes it more colorful
Strengthens the fabric
Explanation:

5. The first step in laundry care is reading the

color transfer
seams
care label
stains
Explanation:

6. It's important not to wash colored clothing with white clothing because __________ can happen

color transfer
sorting
tumble dry
care label
Explanation:

7. Drying clothing in a regular dryer means to __________

starch
line dry
tumble dry
color transfer
Explanation:

8. The second step in laundry care is __________ by color, texture, and degree of soil

cold
tumble dry
finding
sorting
Explanation:

9. If the care label on a garment says to machine wash cold, that means to wash the clothing in __________ water

large
cold
lukewarm
hot
Explanation:

10. When washing a large load of laundry, you will want to set the water level towashing a large load of laundry, you will want to set the water level to

color transfer
large
tumble dry
cold
Explanation:

11. You will want to pre-treat a __________ as soon as it happens to ensure the best removal possible

fire
colour transfer
care label
stain
Explanation:

12. We put _______________ in the washing machine to help get stains and dirt out of our clothes.

breeching agent
olive oil
dyer sheet
detergent
Explanation:

13. One way to sort laundry, for washing, is by___

The type of material it was made out of
Length of sleeves, short or long.
colour
Where is was bought
Explanation:

14. The steps for doing laundry may vary, but to know how to wash a garment safely, read the:

Hang tag
Care Label
Directions
Decal
Explanation:

15. Over drying clothes leads to the following except

make them look new
wrinkle
shrink
set stains
Explanation:

16. Which of the following is not a category when sorting laundry

lights
whites
darks
cold wash online clothes
Explanation:

17. What are the two types of fabric softner?

Liquid and dryer sheets
Tide and Gain
Liquid and powder
There is only liquid
Explanation:

18. What could happen if a red piece of clothing get washed with whites?

The red color would fade
The washer could overflow 
The whites would turn pink
The clothing wouldn't get clean
Explanation:

19. What purpose does bleach serve while doing laundry?

removes stains
helps with drying
cleans clothing
softens clothing
Explanation:

20. What does the term "heavily soiled" mean?

Gardening Clothe
Very clean
Very dirty
brown clothes
Explanation:

21. Which of the following is a special treatment method used in laundry work?

Dry cleaning
Washing
Ironing
Bleaching
Explanation:

Dry cleaning is a special treatment method used in laundry work that involves cleaning clothes using chemical solvents instead of water.

22. What is the process of removing stains from clothes using chemicals called?

Drying
Starching
Washing
Spotting
Explanation:

Spotting is the process of removing stains from clothes using chemicals to ensure they are clean and stain-free.

23. Which of the following is a special treatment done to clothes to make them stiff and crease resistant?

Washing
Bleaching
Starching
Ironing
Explanation:

Starching is a special treatment done to clothes to make them stiff and crease resistant, giving them a neat and polished look.

24. What special treatment method involves using chemicals to lighten or remove stains from clothes?

Spotting
Drying
Ironing
Bleaching
Explanation:

Bleaching is a special treatment method that involves using chemicals to lighten or remove stains from clothes, making them clean and bright.

25. Which special treatment method is used to remove wrinkles and creases from clothes?

Bleaching
Ironing
Dry cleaning
Starching
Explanation:

Ironing is a special treatment method used to remove wrinkles and creases from clothes, giving them a smooth and polished appearance.

26. Which special treatment method involves soaking clothes in a solution to remove dirt and odors?

Starching
Washing
Dry cleaning
Spotting
Explanation:

Washing is a special treatment method that involves soaking clothes in a solution to remove dirt and odors, ensuring they are clean and fresh.

27. Which of the following special treatment methods is ideal for delicate fabrics that cannot be washed with water?

Ironing
Dry cleaning
Starching
Bleaching
Explanation:

Dry cleaning is ideal for delicate fabrics that cannot be washed with water, as it involves using chemical solvents to clean the clothes without damaging them.

28. What is the process of folding and storing clothes properly after they have been laundered?

Starching
Drying
Ironing
Spotting
Explanation:

Drying is the process of folding and storing clothes properly after they have been laundered, ensuring they remain neat and organized.

29. Which special treatment method involves pressing clothes using a hot iron to remove wrinkles?

Spotting
Bleaching
Ironing
Dry cleaning
Explanation:

Ironing involves pressing clothes using a hot iron to remove wrinkles, making them smooth and wrinkle-free.

30. What special treatment method involves adding chemicals to a solution to remove stubborn stains?

Dry cleaning
Starching
Spotting
Washing
Explanation:

Spotting involves adding chemicals to a solution to remove stubborn stains from clothes, ensuring they are clean and stain-free.

31. Which of the following fabrics require special treatment in laundry work?

Silk
Wool
Polyester
Cotton
Explanation:

Silk is a delicate fabric that requires special treatment in laundry work to avoid damage.

32. What is the recommended water temperature for washing colored clothes?

Hot water
Warm water
Cold water
Boiling water
Explanation:

Colored clothes should be washed in cold water to prevent color fading or bleeding.

33. Which of the following should not be machine-dried?

Jeans
Wool
Polyester
Cotton
Explanation:

Wool should not be machine-dried as it can shrink and lose its shape.

34. How should delicate fabrics like silk be washed?

Dry clean only
Hand wash only
Machine wash on high heat
Machine wash with bleach
Explanation:

Delicate fabrics like silk should be dry cleaned only to avoid damage.

35. Which of the following items can be ironed on high heat?

Cotton t-shirt
Polyester blouse
Silk scarf
Wool sweater
Explanation:

Cotton can withstand high heat, unlike wool, polyester, and silk which may get damaged.

36. What should you do if a garment has a 'dry clean only' label?

Ignore the label
Take it to a dry cleaner
Machine wash on gentle cycle
Hand wash it
Explanation:

Garments with a 'dry clean only' label should be taken to a dry cleaner to avoid damaging them.

37. Which of the following should be air-dried instead of using a dryer?

Wool sweater
Cotton socks
Towel
Denim jeans
Explanation:

Wool sweaters should be air-dried to prevent shrinking and damage from high heat.

38. How should you treat stains on delicate fabrics like silk?

Ignore the stain
Rub vigorously with soap
Blot with a mild detergent
Use bleach to remove the stain
Explanation:

Stains on delicate fabrics like silk should be gently blotted with a mild detergent to avoid damaging the fabric.

39. Which of the following fabrics can be safely bleached?

Wool
Silk
Cotton
Polyester
Explanation:

Cotton can be safely bleached, unlike delicate fabrics like silk, wool, and polyester.

40. What is the best way to preserve the shape of wool garments?

Hand wash them in cold water
Dry clean them regularly
Fold and store them flat
Machine wash them in hot water
Explanation:

Wool garments should be folded and stored flat to maintain their shape, instead of hanging them which can cause stretching.