Laundering Cotton Items

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1. Question 1

   3 marks

   Laundering a cotton item follows several steps. Arrange the following steps in the correct order: iron, wash, rinse, sort, dry.

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Before washing white cotton items, it is important to sort them so as to

   A. separate white items from coloured ones to avoid staining

   B. make them heavier

   C. mix them so they wash faster

   D. tear off the buttons

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Otieno has a cotton shirt with a food stain. It is best to remove the stain

   A. by leaving it in the sun for a week

   B. after storing the shirt

   C. after ironing the shirt

   D. before washing the whole shirt

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   A blue substance sometimes added to the final rinse of white cotton items to make them look whiter is called

   A. cooking salt

   B. sugar

   C. blue/laundry blue

   D. charcoal

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5. Question 5

   4 marks

   Describe how you would launder a stained white cotton handkerchief, from preparation to finishing. Give at least four steps.

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   Any 4 steps in order (1 each): remove/treat the stain first; sort and soak the handkerchief in warm soapy water; wash/scrub it in warm water with soap to remove dirt; rinse thoroughly in clean water (add laundry blue if desired); wring and hang to dry in the sun; iron while slightly damp with a hot iron and fold/store. Award for logical sequence.

6. Question 6

   1 mark

   White cotton items such as school shirts are best washed in

   A. cooking oil

   B. warm or hot water with soap

   C. dry sand

   D. cold water only, without soap

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7. Question 7

   4 marks

   Give two reasons why cotton items are suitable for washing with hot water and ironing with a hot iron, while some other fabrics are not.

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   Any 2 well explained (2 each): cotton is a strong/durable fibre that can withstand rubbing and hot water without being damaged; cotton can withstand high heat so it can be ironed with a hot iron without melting or scorching easily (unlike synthetic fabrics which melt). Award 1 mark for the point and 1 for explanation.

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   After washing a cotton item with soap, the next step is to

   A. fold it while still soapy

   B. store it in a drawer

   C. rinse it in clean water to remove the soap

   D. iron it while soapy

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9. Question 9

   3 marks

   Amina is about to launder a pile of clothes that includes white cotton shirts and coloured cotton dresses.

   (a) Explain why she should sort the clothes first.

   (b) State one thing she should check for before washing.

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   (a) 2 marks: sorting separates white from coloured items so that dyes/colours do not run onto the white clothes and stain them; it also groups heavily soiled from lightly soiled items. (b) 1 mark: check for stains, tears, or items left in pockets (any one).

10. Question 10

    4 marks

    White cotton items sometimes look dull or greyish after several washes.

    (a) Name one substance added during the final rinse to make them look whiter.

    (b) Explain how starch is used to improve a cotton shirt.

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    (a) 1 mark: laundry blue (blue). (b) 3 marks: starch is dissolved and the shirt is dipped in it after rinsing; when the shirt is ironed the starch makes it stiff, smart and smooth, and helps it stay clean longer/resist dirt.

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Starch is applied to some cotton items during laundering mainly to

    A. make them shrink

    B. make them stiff and smart after ironing

    C. make them dirty

    D. change their colour

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    The correct order of laundering a cotton item is

    A. dry, iron, wash, sort

    B. iron, wash, sort, dry

    C. rinse, iron, sort, wash

    D. sort, soak/wash, rinse, dry, iron

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Which method is BEST for drying white cotton items so they become bright and clean-smelling?

    A. Rolling them up while wet

    B. Drying them in a dark, damp room

    C. Hanging them in the open sun on a line

    D. Placing them near burning oil

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    Why are cotton items generally easy to launder compared with delicate fabrics?

    A. Cotton is strong and can withstand rubbing, hot water and ironing

    B. Cotton cannot get wet

    C. Cotton must never be scrubbed

    D. Cotton dissolves in water

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15. Question 15

    4 marks

    Explain the purpose of each of the following in laundering white cotton items: (a) rinsing (b) drying in the sun.

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    (a) Rinsing (2): to remove all the soap/detergent and loosened dirt from the item so it is left clean and does not leave soap marks. (b) Drying in the sun (2): to remove water and dry the item; the sun's heat also helps to whiten/brighten white cotton and kill germs, and gives a fresh smell.

16. Question 16

    1 mark

    Which of the following materials is a cotton item that can be laundered by washing?

    A. A plastic cup

    B. A metal spoon

    C. A glass window

    D. A cotton handkerchief

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17. Question 17

    1 mark

    When hanging washed cotton clothes on a line, using clothes pegs helps to

    A. make the clothes dirty

    B. iron the clothes

    C. dry them faster in the dark

    D. hold the clothes so they do not fall or be blown away

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18. Question 18

    4 marks

    State four materials or items you would need to launder a white cotton shirt.

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19. Question 19

    1 mark

    Cotton items can be ironed with a hot iron because cotton

    A. cannot be ironed at all

    B. can withstand fairly high heat

    C. melts easily

    D. catches fire immediately

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20. Question 20

    1 mark

    Laundering is the process of

    A. cooking food in hot oil

    B. storing dry clothes in a box

    C. washing and finishing clothes and other articles

    D. dyeing cloth a new colour

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