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
Repairing
Use of fabric conditioners
Bleaching
Explanation:

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

Liquid soap
Soap
Hot water
Detol
Explanation:

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

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

4. What does disinfection do to a fabric?

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

5. The first step in laundry care is reading the

color transfer
care label
stains
seams
Explanation:

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

tumble dry
sorting
care label
color transfer
Explanation:

7. Drying clothing in a regular dryer means to __________

tumble dry
starch
color transfer
line dry
Explanation:

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

cold
tumble dry
sorting
finding
Explanation:

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

lukewarm
hot
cold
large
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

cold
tumble dry
large
color transfer
Explanation:

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

fire
stain
colour transfer
care label
Explanation:

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

breeching agent
detergent
dyer sheet
olive oil
Explanation:

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

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

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

Care Label
Hang tag
Decal
Directions
Explanation:

15. Over drying clothes leads to the following except

shrink
make them look new
wrinkle
set stains
Explanation:

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

lights
darks
cold wash online clothes
whites
Explanation:

17. What are the two types of fabric softner?

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

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

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

19. What purpose does bleach serve while doing laundry?

cleans clothing
helps with drying
softens clothing
removes stains
Explanation:

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

Very dirty
Gardening Clothe
brown clothes
Very clean
Explanation:

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

Washing
Ironing
Bleaching
Dry cleaning
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?

Spotting
Drying
Starching
Washing
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?

Ironing
Starching
Bleaching
Washing
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
Bleaching
Drying
Ironing
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?

Starching
Bleaching
Dry cleaning
Ironing
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?

Dry cleaning
Starching
Spotting
Washing
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?

Starching
Ironing
Bleaching
Dry cleaning
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?

Ironing
Spotting
Starching
Drying
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?

Dry cleaning
Ironing
Bleaching
Spotting
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?

Washing
Dry cleaning
Spotting
Starching
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?

Polyester
Wool
Silk
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?

Cold water
Hot water
Boiling water
Warm 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?

Cotton
Polyester
Wool
Jeans
Explanation:

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

34. How should delicate fabrics like silk be washed?

Hand wash only
Dry clean only
Machine wash with bleach
Machine wash on high heat
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
Silk scarf
Polyester blouse
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
Hand wash it
Take it to a dry cleaner
Machine wash on gentle cycle
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?

Cotton socks
Denim jeans
Wool sweater
Towel
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?

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

Silk
Polyester
Wool
Cotton
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?

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

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