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?

Bleaching
Disinfection
Use of fabric conditioners
Repairing
Explanation:

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

Hot water
Detol
Liquid soap
Soap
Explanation:

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

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

4. What does disinfection do to a fabric?

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

5. The first step in laundry care is reading the

stains
seams
color transfer
care label
Explanation:

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

care label
tumble dry
color transfer
sorting
Explanation:

7. Drying clothing in a regular dryer means to __________

starch
tumble dry
color transfer
line dry
Explanation:

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

sorting
cold
tumble dry
finding
Explanation:

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

cold
hot
lukewarm
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
large
color transfer
tumble dry
Explanation:

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

care label
stain
fire
colour transfer
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___

Where is was bought
Length of sleeves, short or long.
colour
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:

Decal
Hang tag
Care Label
Directions
Explanation:

15. Over drying clothes leads to the following except

set stains
make them look new
shrink
wrinkle
Explanation:

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

lights
cold wash online clothes
whites
darks
Explanation:

17. What are the two types of fabric softner?

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

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

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

19. What purpose does bleach serve while doing laundry?

cleans clothing
removes stains
helps with drying
softens clothing
Explanation:

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

Very dirty
Very clean
brown clothes
Gardening Clothe
Explanation:

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

Ironing
Dry cleaning
Bleaching
Washing
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?

Starching
Drying
Spotting
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?

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?

Bleaching
Spotting
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?

Bleaching
Dry cleaning
Ironing
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
Dry cleaning
Washing
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?

Bleaching
Dry cleaning
Starching
Ironing
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
Ironing
Spotting
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?

Ironing
Bleaching
Spotting
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?

Spotting
Starching
Dry cleaning
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?

Polyester
Wool
Cotton
Silk
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?

Wool
Polyester
Cotton
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?

Dry clean only
Machine wash with bleach
Hand wash only
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?

Polyester blouse
Cotton t-shirt
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
Machine wash on gentle cycle
Take it to a dry cleaner
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?

Towel
Cotton socks
Wool sweater
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
Blot with a mild detergent
Use bleach to remove the stain
Rub vigorously with soap
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?

Cotton
Wool
Silk
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?

Fold and store them flat
Hand wash them in cold water
Dry clean them regularly
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.