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
Liquid soap
Soap
Detol
Explanation:

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

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

4. What does disinfection do to a fabric?

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

5. The first step in laundry care is reading the

color transfer
seams
stains
care label
Explanation:

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

tumble dry
care label
color transfer
sorting
Explanation:

7. Drying clothing in a regular dryer means to __________

color transfer
line dry
tumble dry
starch
Explanation:

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

finding
cold
tumble dry
sorting
Explanation:

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

large
hot
cold
lukewarm
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
color transfer
tumble dry
large
Explanation:

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

colour transfer
care label
stain
fire
Explanation:

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

breeching agent
dyer sheet
olive oil
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.
Where is was bought
colour
Explanation:

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

Directions
Care Label
Hang tag
Decal
Explanation:

15. Over drying clothes leads to the following except

set stains
make them look new
wrinkle
shrink
Explanation:

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

darks
cold wash online clothes
lights
whites
Explanation:

17. What are the two types of fabric softner?

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

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

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

19. What purpose does bleach serve while doing laundry?

removes stains
cleans clothing
softens clothing
helps with drying
Explanation:

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

Very clean
brown clothes
Gardening Clothe
Very dirty
Explanation:

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

Dry cleaning
Bleaching
Ironing
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?

Spotting
Starching
Drying
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?

Bleaching
Ironing
Starching
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?

Bleaching
Ironing
Drying
Spotting
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?

Ironing
Dry cleaning
Starching
Bleaching
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?

Washing
Starching
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
Bleaching
Dry cleaning
Starching
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?

Drying
Starching
Spotting
Ironing
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
Bleaching
Ironing
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?

Starching
Washing
Dry cleaning
Spotting
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
Cotton
Polyester
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?

Boiling water
Hot water
Cold 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
Jeans
Cotton
Polyester
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
Wool sweater
Silk scarf
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
Hand wash it
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?

Towel
Wool sweater
Denim jeans
Cotton socks
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
Use bleach to remove the stain
Rub vigorously with soap
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?

Polyester
Silk
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?

Dry clean them regularly
Fold and store them flat
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.