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CLOTHING CARE

CLOTHING CARE. ADVANCED. Joy Jordan, Extension 4-H Youth Development Specialist and Tiffany Browning, 4-H Project Coordinator, Department of Family Youth & Community Sciences. To Wash or Not to Wash??. How do you know if you should wash your garment or have it dry cleaned?.

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CLOTHING CARE

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  1. CLOTHING CARE ADVANCED Joy Jordan, Extension 4-H Youth Development Specialist and Tiffany Browning, 4-H Project Coordinator, Department of Family Youth & Community Sciences

  2. To Wash or Not to Wash?? How do you know if you should wash your garment or have it dry cleaned? • Wash it if it is: cotton, polyester, nylon, spandex, or acrylic. • Dry clean it if it is: wool, silk, linen, or acetate. • Check the care labels to make sure you are caring for it appropriately.

  3. Stubborn Stains Why learn about stain removal?? • Stains are one of the biggest problems in caring for clothing. • If you know how to properly remove stains you can avoid ruining your favorite clothes.

  4. How Do I Know What it is?? • Smell it and try to identify the odor. • Look at its color and appearance. • Feel it to check the texture ?

  5. Stain Removal Steps • Identify the stain. • Identify the fiber content of the garment. • Treat immediately!! • Blot or scrape off excess stain. • Use a soft white cloth or white paper towel under the stain as a blotter.

  6. Stain Removal Steps • Place the right side of the garment to the blotter. • Work on the wrong side of the stain to push it out. • Sponge lightly with a cloth. • Frequently move it to a clean area on the blotter. • Work on a small area, brushing in circles from the center.

  7. The Do’s and Don’ts • DO NOT use hot water on an unknown stain! • DO try and pre-treat the stain and wash it before taking it to the dry cleaners. • DO take the garment to the dry cleaner if the stain is large or stubborn.

  8. What About Those Ones You Just Can’t Figure Out?? • Soak stain in cold water for half an hour. • Rub detergent into the stained area and let sit for half an hour. Rinse. • Launder with bleach (if possible). • Soak in pre-soak for recommended amount of time.

  9. Common Stubborn Stains

  10. Common Stubborn Stains

  11. What Would You Do? You will be given two situations. Tell how you would remove the stains from each of these garments. GOOD LUCK!!!

  12. Situation #1 Your Dad accidentally got ink on his White Oxford shirt. What steps would you follow to remove this stain?

  13. Situation #2 While at your sister’s school formal, she accidentally got make up on her baby blue silk dress. What should she do to get rid of the stain?

  14. Score Card Situation #1: ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ Situation #2: ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________

  15. A N S W E R S • Situation #1 : Follow the stain removal steps and use rubbing alcohol as a pre-treat. • Situation # 2: Because of the delicate nature of the fabric, you should take the dress to the dry cleaners.

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