Teen Living Objective 11.03 Suggest specific techniques for care of clothing.
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Stain Removal• The most successful launderers have learned the secret of the pre-treat. There’s no need to be intimidated by this step…• The sooner you get to the stain, the more likely you are to get rid of it.• When blotting out stains, use a white cloth to prevent dye from transferring to the item you’re treating, and blot from the edges of the stain, to keep the stain from spreading.• The pre-treat is just the first step. Always follow it by laundering immediately as directedon the care label, in the warmest water recommended
Moths
• Wool clothing needs special protection from moths
• Since clothes moths are attracted to the soiled woolens, items should be thoroughly cleaned before storing them away
Drying clothes
• The most energy efficient way to dry clothing is to hang clothes to dry
• Hanging clothes saves money (more than $100/year off electric bill for most households).
Mildew
• Damp fabrics cause mildew in clothing