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SPECIALIZATION
(HOUSEKEEPING)

HOUSEKEEPING

Felix Enrique D. Hate

DR. MARIAN H. ALEJANDRINO

Baesa High School
HOUSEKEEPING 9 Writer
Quarter 2 – Week 7 - 8

TLE 9/10 - HOUSEKEEPING Writer: Dr. Marian H. Alejandrino

Quarter 4 - Week 2 Team Leader:of
Department of Education • Republic Remedios V. Montebon
the Philippines
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 LAUNDRYING, IRONING, FOLDING

This module is designed to acquire knowledge, skills, and attitude in performing the
Housekeeping tasks by providing a series of learning activities to achieve the following learning
competencies: 1) Familiarize with the tools and equipment use in ironing, the different types of
washing machines, dryers, and laundry chemicals and 2) Discuss the procedures / methods of
laundering, ironing and folding.
Read the instructions below to accomplish the objectives intended for each lesson.

 Read and understand the content for each lesson.

 Follow the instructions carefully to perform the activities given.
 You may ask guidance from your teacher or guardian to further understand the lesson.
 Assess yourself and apply the concepts and skills that you have learned.
 Perform all activities given following the instruction.
 Have fun learning.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Give and explain the types and usage of washing machines and its cycle, dryers, ironing
equipment, tools and materials, laundry chemicals and other cleaning agents use in
housekeeping.
2. Follow laundry, ironing and folding methods and procedures.
3. Perform the laundry, ironing and folding appropriately.

Directions: Read each question carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the
LETTER of the correct answer on your answer sheet.
1. This type of machine does not require squatting or bending to put clothes in or to take them
out, which is an added convenience for some users.
A. Drying cabinet C. Front load washing machine
B. Heat Pump Dryer D. Top load washing machine
2. It is an electrical machine designed to expedite the drying of items - usually clothing - that are
unsuitable for traditional clothes dryer.
A. Drying cabinet C. Front load washing machine
B. Heat Pump Dryer D. Top load washing machine
3. These are used in the first part of the wash cycle to neutralize the soils in the linen prior to
the main washing process.
A. Alkalis B. Builders C. Detergents D. Starch
4. These are used to wash the linen, allowing water to penetrate the soil and hold it in
suspension before rinsing.
A. Alkalis B. Builders C. Detergents D. Starch

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5. It is the longest cycle with the most agitation, with a combination of high-speed wash action
and high-speed spin making it harsher on clothes, but also cleans your clothes very well.
A. Delicate B. Permanent Press C. Regular D. Speedy
6. It is perfect for synthetic fabrics, get rid of unpleasant smell and perfect for colored items.
A. Delicate B. Permanent Press C. Regular D. Speedy
7. Which of the following DOES NOT belong to ironing tools and equipment?
A. Clapper B Diddle C Ironing Board D. Steam Iron
8. The following are preliminaries on how to iron a shirt EXCEPT?
A. Ensure the iron has water in it, if not then pour some water and plugin
B. Flatten and smooth the shirt on the folding surface with the front of the shirt facing down.
C. Read the label on your shirt to get to know what type of fabric the shirt is made of.
D. Prepare the iron and make sure the iron’s base is stainless and not dirty at all.
9. The correct procedure in folding fitted and flat sheets.
A. II, I, III, IV B. I, II, III, IV C. IV, III, II, I D. I, III, II, IV
I. With the fitted sheet inside out, place one hand in each of two adjacent corners.
II. Bring your right hand to your left and fold the corner on your right hand over the one in
your left, so the corner on top is right side out.
III. Next, reach down and pick up the corner that is adjacent to the one that was in your right
hand (it will be hanging in front), and fold it over the other two corners; this third corner will
be inside out.
IV. Bring the last corner up and fold it over the others so it is right-side out. Lay the sheet on
a flat surface with the curved edges toward the center of the fabric to form a square shape.
Fold the two outer edges in, so all the elastic is hidden.
10. This is the first to iron in ironing shirt.
A. Cuffs B. Collar C. Shirt’s front D. Yoke

IDENTIFICATION: Directions: Identify the word or group of words being described in each statement
Write your answers in your answer sheet.
1. These are elongated pillow which stretch the width of the bed. They form an under pillow and
as the head do not rest on them directly.
2. Fabric consider for table linen is Damask should be able to resist stains and to retain their
color and shape even after frequent laundering.
3. These are usually made of 100 % cotton or linen as they need to be absorbent.
4. These are placed over the tablecloth to achieve a contrasting effect and hence are normally
colored.
5. These need to adhere to the body to provide warmth. To be comfortable, they should be
smooth, soft, and resilient and not too heavy.
6. They consist of a filling sandwiched or stitched in a fabric case with a changeable cover.
7. These articles serve various functions, some may be simply decorative, providing color,
pattern, and texture to the room some are protective, and others may provide warmth and
comfort.
8. These often contribute more to the atmosphere of a room than any other items of furnishing.
Apart from creating the desired atmosphere, curtains give flexible control of privacy, eat, light
and to extent noise.
9. They must match the décor and are ideal type of furnishing to introduce color, pattern, and
texture into a furnished room to bring a cheer to the guest room.
10. It comprise towels, bathmats, and shower curtains

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Quarter 4 - Week 2 Team Leader: Remedios V. Montebon
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WASHING MACHINES AND DRYERS

There are many types of washing machines include front-load washing machines and top
load washing machines. Although there are variations and hybrid versions of these washers,
front-load and top-load washers are the standard types. Front-load washers typically have more
cost-saving ability, benefits, and additional features than traditional top-load washers.

Types and Uses of Washing Machines

Front-Load Washing Machines Front-load washing

machines are ideal for small laundry rooms or areas that are
tight on space. This type of washing machine can be stacked
with an accompanying dryer to increase space. Front-load
washers have a large capacity that allows users to wash bulky
items easily or more items simultaneously, without limiting
cleaning performance. These washers are considered the
most energy- efficient option because of using less water per
load during each wash cycle. Front load washers do not use
an agitator, which improves clothing life. The lack of an
agitator eliminates the twisting and pulling that causes trauma
to clothes.

Top-Load Washing Machines

The wash cycles on top-load washers are shorter than
front-load washers and produce minimal vibration. These
washers are cheaper than other washers and are easier to
repair. Top- load washers also incorporate a simple and
straightforward control panel, which is more intuitive for
operation. This type of washing machine does not require
squatting or bending to put clothes in or to take them out,
which is an added convenience for some users.

Types and Uses of Dryers

Many dryers consist of a rotating drum called a "tumbler" and a simpler non-rotating machine
called a "drying cabinet."

Tumble Dryer
Many dryers consist of a rotating drum called a "tumbler" through which heated air is
circulated to evaporate the moisture, while the tumbler is rotated to maintain air space between
the articles. Using these machines may cause clothes to shrink or become less soft (due to loss
of short soft fibers/lint)  a clothes dryer that spins wet clothes inside a cylinder with heated air.

Drying Cabinet
A drying cabinet is an electrical machine designed to expedite the drying of items - usually
clothing - that are unsuitable for a traditional clothes dryer. Such items may include delicate
clothing designated as "hang dry", "dry flat" or "do not tumble dry" on their wash instructions, as
well as items such as comforters, boots, and coats.

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Spin Dryer

These centrifuge machines simply spin their drums much faster than a typical washer could,
to extract additional water from the load. They may remove more water in two minutes than a
heated tumbler dryer can in twenty, thus saving significant amounts of time and energy. Although
spinning alone will not completely dry clothing, this additional step saves a worthwhile amount of
time and energy for large laundry operations such as those of hospitals.  In some cases, dryers
may use spin alone. Larger gyms and swimming pools may have small spin dryers for the
convenience of exiting patrons.

Condenser Tumble Dryer

Just as in a normal dryer, condenser or condensation dryers pass
heated air through the load. However, instead of exhausting this air,
the dryer uses a heat exchanger to cool the air and condense the
water vapor into either a drainpipe or a collection tank.

Heat Pump Dryer

A closed-cycle heat pump clothes dryer uses a heat pump to
dehumidify the processing air. Such dryers typically use less than half the energy per load of a
condenser dryer. Whereas condensation dryers use a passive heat exchanger cooled by
ambient air, these dryers use a heat pump.

Mechanical steam compression dryers

A new type of dryer in development, these machines are a more advanced version of heat
pump dryers. Instead of using hot air to dry the clothing, mechanical steam compression dryers
use water recovered from the clothing in the form of steam.

Convectant dryers
Marketed by some manufacturers as a "static clothes drying technique", convectant dryers
simply consist of a heating unit at the bottom, a vertical chamber, and a vent at top. The unit
heats air at the bottom, reducing its relative humidity, and the natural tendency of hot air to rise
brings this low-humidity air into contact with the clothes. This design is slow, but relatively energy
efficient. It is only marginally faster than line-drying.

Solar clothes dryer

The solar dryer is a box-shaped stationary construction which encloses a second
compartment where the clothes are held. It uses the sun's heat without direct sunlight reaching
the clothes. Alternatively, a solar heating box may be used to heat air that is driven through a
conventional tumbler dryer.

Microwave dryers
Japanese manufacturers have developed highly efficient clothes dryers that u se microwave
radiation to dry the clothes (though a vast majority of Japanese air dry their laundry). Most of the
drying is done using microwaves to evaporate the water, but the final drying is done by
convection heating, to avoid problems of arcing with metal pieces in the laundry.

TYPES OF LAUNDRY CHEMICALS

Water - Water by itself is not a good cleaner but the chemicals that are added to the water
makes it a medium to allow the chemicals to penetrate the soil and hold it in suspension.
Water also allows the chemicals to be transported to the wash load and to carry away the soiled
solution. It is an excellent rinse aid.
Water quality is important in determining which washroom chemicals will be chosen.
Water may have a high iron or calcium content or even a high volume of vegetable dyes from
plants located by the supplying dam. All these minerals will affect the effectiveness or not of
washroom chemicals chosen. Water testing must be carried out at regular intervals by a
reputable company.

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 The results of the water testing must be shared with the chemical supplier who will
consider these findings when recommending the choice of chemicals necessary to produce good
wash results.
Hard water will have an impact on the type of detergents selected and the cleaning
quality of the linen will decrease if unsuitable chemicals are chosen. Water treatment of the boiler
may be necessary by a qualified company.

Water temperature - Washing at a temperature of 70 o C for approximately 25 minutes will kill

most bacteria in hotel linen (except spores). This is known as thermal disinfection. This
temperature is however not recommended for woolens or synthetic fabrics.

Alkalis - Most soil in linens is acidic in nature and alkalis are used
in the first part of the wash cycle to neutralize the soils in the linen
prior to the main washing process. They also assist the detergent
to "wet" the linen, thereby penetrating the soil and holding it in
suspension. Alkalis also assist in converting fats and oils to soap
so that they become water soluble.

Builders - Builders can be added to both alkalis and detergents. Their function is to assist in
water softening and to increase the function of the detergent to get better wash results. Common
builders include phosphates, silicates, and carbonates.

Detergents - These are used to wash the linen, allowing water to penetrate the soil and hold it
in suspension before rinsing. All detergents used in a commercial laundry are synthetic,
combined with builders to allow fats to emulsify. Detergents have a high tolerance to hard water
and can be efficient at all temperatures. They are more suitable for commercial laundering than
soap which can produce a film when used in hard water.

Chlorine bleaches - These are used to whiten linen and remove residual stains. Chlorine
bleaches must only be used on white linen. Chlorine bleaches if used in excess can cause fabric
damage and loss of tensile strength in linens. They also act as a sterilizing agent leaving linen in
a sanitary condition. Chlorine bleaches are available in both liquid and powder form. The most
common chlorine bleach is sodium hypochlorite.

Oxidizing bleaches - These can also be used to remove stains. Examples include hydrogen
peroxide and sodium perborate.

Antichlors - These are used to inactivate any residual traces of chlorine bleaches and they
prevent linen from yellowing. Some contain an optical brightener which makes white linen seem
whiter by increasing light reflection. They are usually added to the second rinse cycle with a high-
water level.

Fabric softeners - These are used to soften towels and reduce lint but are also used in the
wash cycles of sheets to assist in the ease of ironing by reducing static electricity on the flatwork
ironer. They are absorbed into the fabric and form a protective coating. They make towels softer
to the feel and also assist the washman as linen will be easier to pull from the washing machine
when emptying.

Starch - Starch is added to the final rinse in the washing of cotton table linen and chefs‟ jackets
to present a crisp and fresh appearance. Starch lays down a protective barrier on the fabric to
help prevent stain absorption. This makes stain removal in the next wash cycle easier. Starch
should never be used for sheeting due to the stiffness and itch factor!! Care must be taken not to
overuse. It is usually in a powdered form and must be pre-dissolved. Starch will not be absorbed
by polyester fibers.

Sours or Acids - These are added in the final rinse to neutralize residual alkalis. If alkalis are
not removed, white linen can turn yellow or grey. Some sours also contain optical brighteners.

Dry-cleaning chemicals - The main types of chemicals used for dry cleaning are the dry-
cleaning fluids and the pre- spotting chemicals.

The most common dry-cleaning solvents in use today are:

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 a) Perchloroethylene which is a non-flammable chlorinated solvent. It should be stored
in a cool dark place when not in use. It is instrumental in removing solvent soluble soil such as
oils and greases etc. It may however also dissolve decorative items on clothing such as sequins,
beads, some buttons, and synthetic trims. This is the most common dry-cleaning solvent in use.
b) White spirit is an original dry-cleaning fluid and has been widely used for many years.
With the outlawing of fluorocarbons for environmental reasons, it is regaining popularity. It is a
paraffin-based spirit, has good grease removal properties but is flammable.
c) Hydrocarbon is a petroleum-based solvent which is flammable. It is more suitable for
use on delicate garments but needs a longer wash cycle to allow it to work.

Activity 1. Directions: Read the following statements carefully. Supply each blank with the
correct word or group of words to complete the statements. Choose from the box below.

Bleaches Tumbler dryer Drying Cabinet

Front-load washing machine Spin dryer Heat pump dryer
Mechanical steam compression dryer Perchloroethylene Starch
Top Load washing machine Convectant dryers
1. This type of washing machine does not require squatting or bending to put clothes in or to take
them out, which is an added convenience for some users.
2. Used to removed stain not removed during the washed cycle and for whitening or brightening
clothing.is added to the final rinse in the washing of cotton table linen and chefs‟ jackets to
present a crisp and fresh appearance.
3. It is instrumental in removing solvent soluble soil such as oils and greases etc.
This type of dryer is rotated to maintain air space between the articles, it spins wet clothes
inside a cylinder with heated air.
4. This centrifuge machines simply spin their drums much faster than a typical washer could, to
extract additional water from the load.
5. The primary agent for cleaning laundry by breaking up and removing dirt / stains.
6. It is an electrical machine designed to expedite the drying of items such as delicate clothing
designated as "hang dry", "dry flat" or "do not tumble dry" on their wash instructions, as well
as items such as comforters, boots, and coats.
7. It dehumidify the processing air, use less than half the energy per load of a condenser dryer.
These are used to inactivate any residual traces of chlorine bleaches and they prevent linen
from yellowing.
8. These machines are a more advanced version of heat pump dryers. Instead of using hot air to
dry the clothing, and use water recovered from the clothing in the form of steam.
9. This type of washers have a large capacity that allows users to wash bulky items easily or
more items simultaneously, without limiting cleaning performance.
10. It is considered as a "static clothes drying technique", that heats air at the bottom, reducing
its relative humidity, and the natural tendency of hot air to rise brings this low-humidity air into
contact with the clothes

CHOOSE WASH CYCLE

Your clothes should fit you, as they are meant to, not stretch, or shrink, so your washing
machine cycle plays an important role in preventing
it. Choosing the right cycle can not only keep your
clothes in shape, but also retain its colors, speed up
your laundry process and even save some time and
money.
For each load of laundry that you wash, there
are three choices that must be made before you
start the washer. Load size, water temperature for
wash and rinse cycle, and cycle setting.

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Load Size - Mini, small, medium, and large are the choices in most washers, but what do they
mean? Before making a guess, read your user manual, and you will find very clear instructions to
help you make a choice about load size.  The most accurate method of determining load size is
by weight based on your washer capacity.
Water Temperature - Choosing the correct water temperature for each load is crucial to
prevent clothes from fading, stretching, or shrinking. Always check the labels on your clothes and
linens for guide. Remember, the first key to success is sorting your laundry loads correctly and
washing items that are the same.
Cold Water: Best for dark colors and delicate fabrics. It is also a perfect choice for lightly
soiled clothes like office wear.
Warm Water: Best for synthetic, and permanent-press fabric, this water temperature
should be chosen when dealing with heavily soiled and stained colored garments.
Hot Water: Best for white cotton fabrics like underwear, socks, and bed sheets.
Have in mind that no matter the water temperature selected for the wash cycle, the rinse cycle
should always be cold. This will save you money for utility cost, besides, warmer temperature is
not needed in rinse cycles.
Cycle Setting - To adjust matters beyond temperature, were often presented with cycle options
such as: regular, permanent press, and delicate. Using the correct cycle for washing and
spinning will help clean your clothes and keep them looking their best.
Regular Cycle. Choose this cycle for soiled, dirty, and sweaty clothes. It is the longest
cycle with the most agitation. This is a combination of high-speed wash action and high-speed
spin making it harsher on clothes, but also cleans your clothes very well.
Consider washing heavily soiled items on this cycle, whether the problem is a heavy amount of
sweat, heavy stain, or heavy dirt, the items will not be cleaned without the significant amount of
agitation.
Extra Tip: Zip up your fly and turn your jeans inside out before wash.
Perfect For: Cotton, linen, towels, jeans, and beddings.
Permanent Press. It is perfect for synthetic fabrics, as it is great at getting rid of
unpleasant smell that can linger on man-made fabrics. Strong agitation plus slow spin is great for
stopping wrinkle and piling.
Choose warm or hot water as it relaxes creases and slow spin helps prevent wrinkles from
forming.
Extra Tip: Wash your colored items on permanent press and they will keep that color.
Perfect For: Knits, rayon, polyester, and acetates.
Delicate Cycle. This wash cycle uses an insignificant amount of agitation and lower
speed spin to extract water from the laundry. The agitation and abrasion are greatly reduced to
help prevent stretching and ripping of fabric.
Have in mind that this cycle is designed to be less abrasive, and use less agitation, so while it
protects your clothes from wear and tear, it also decreases the level of cleanliness.
Extra Tip: Perfect for your favorite wool items as it prevents shrinking.
Perfect For: Silk, sequins, lingerie, pantyhose, sheer fabrics, tight and loosely woven items.

Activity 2: Perform how to Iron a Shirt.

You will need:

o Ironing Board.
o Steam Iron.
o Clapper and the Point Presser.
o Seam Roll.
o Tailor's Ham.
o Sleeve Board.
o Pressing Cloth.
Preliminaries
 Read the label on your shirt to get to know what type of fabric the shirt is made of.
 Prepare the iron and make sure the iron’s base is stainless and not dirty at all.
 Ensure the iron has water in it, if not then pour some water and plugin
 Set the temperature to the lowest.

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  Double-check your shirt which you are going to iron if it has any stain on it or not.

Procedure
1. Moisture your shirt, this will enable you to dry iron without
having to worry about your iron steam function. First, iron
the collar. Press the iron from one point to another point of
your collar. Flip the collar and repeat the process.

2. Now, iron the cuffs. Unbutton one cuff including the

gauntlet button which is that button about a quarter way up
the sleeve. First, you need to iron the inside of the cuff
then move on to the outside. When you get to the buttons
you have to carefully iron around the buttons. Do not over
go on the buttons, it will leave marks. Repeat it on the
other cuff.

3. After that, iron the shirt’s front. Start with the areas that
have buttons. Carefully iron around the buttons. Now press
the iron near the collar to the edge of the shirt. Iron the
pockets. Repeat the process on the other half front.

4. Iron the yoke. After finishing the front part, it’s time for the
back part. Start ironing the back part from the yoke.  After
finishing ironing the yoke, iron the rest of the back. Start
from the top to the bottom. Repeat the process.

5. Now. it is time for the sleeves. As sleeves have two fabrics

at the same to iron. Make sure to iron the sleeves with a
flat surface. Try not to tangle the underneath sleeve. Iron
the sleeve straightly then flips the sleeve and repeat the
process.
6. Now hang the shirt in a hanger.

Activity 3: Demonstrate How to Properly Fold Your Clothes and Other Laundry

Pants with a Crease

1. Close all zippers and buttons. Hold pants vertically by the
waist.
2. Grab the front of the waist (near the zipper or top button)
and pinch together the first two inches of the waistband on
either side.
3. Flatten the pants so that the crease falls on the front
vertical fold and the inside and outside seams line up at the cuff.
4. Starting at the cuff or bottom of the leg, fold the legs in half or thirds depending on how
you plan to store the pants.
Pants Without a Crease
1. Close all zippers and buttons. Hold the pants vertically by the waist.
2. Fold along the center seams of the pants' body, bringing the legs together with the
pockets on the outside.
3. Starting at the cuff or bottom of the leg, fold the legs in half or thirds depending on how
you plan to store the pants.
Collared Shirts
1. Close all buttons, snaps, or zipper. Flatten the freshly dried
or ironed shirt neatly on your folding surface with the front of the
shirt facing down.

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 2. Using the edge of the collar as a guide, fold one sleeve and about a third of the shirt
toward the back of the shirt. Lay the sleeve flat so it lies vertically along the side of the
shirt.
3. Repeat with the other sleeve and side of the shirt.
4. Fold the body of the shirt up toward the collar-either in half or thirds
5. Flip the shirt so that the front faces up.

T-Shirts
1. Flatten and smooth the shirt on the folding surface with the front
of the shirt facing down.
2. Using the shoulder seam as a guide, fold one sleeve and about
a third of the shirt toward the back of the shirt. Lay the sleeve
flat so it lies vertically along the side of the shirt.
3. Repeat with the other sleeve and side of the shirt.
4. Fold the body of the shirt up toward the neckline in half or thirds.
5. Flip the shirt so that the front faces up.

Underwear
1. Smooth flat on a folding surface and then fold the
garment vertically in half or thirds.
2. Fold once horizontally, halfway down the garment.

Socks
1. Lay one sock out flat on the folding surface and top
with matching sock.
2. Fold in half and set aside.
3. Rolling the tops of the socks over each other to hold them together is great for kids.
However, it will also weaken the elastic at the tops of the socks.

Towels and Washcloths

1. Lay clean towel flat on folding surface and fold into thirds
lengthwise.
2. Fold bath and hand towel in half, then in half again. Fold
washcloths in half only once.
3. If hanging towels from a towel bar, do not fold a second time.
Just slip over a towel bar to hang neatly.

Fitted and Flat Sheets

1. With the fitted sheet inside out, place one hand in each of
two adjacent corners.
2. Bring your right hand to your left and fold the corner on
your right hand over the one in your left, so the corner on
top is right side out.
3. Next, reach down and pick up the corner that is adjacent to
the one that was in your right hand (it will be hanging in
front), and fold it over the other two corners; this third
corner will be inside out.
4. Bring the last corner up and fold it over the others so it is right-side out. Lay the sheet on
a flat surface with the curved edges toward the center of the fabric to form a square
shape. Fold the two outer edges in, so all the elastic is hidden.
5. Fold the strip of fabric into a rectangle. Continue folding until the rectangle is the size you
want.
6. Fold flat sheet to matching rectangular size.

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  Make sure to check the labels and sort your loads properly and use the right wash cycles.
It will stretch the lifespan of your wardrobe, make your life easier and save you money.
 Precautions when handling chemicals All chemicals must be treated with respect. If they
are not used, stored, or handled correctly, all chemicals have the potential to be
hazardous to long term health and compromise daily safety in the workplace.

ENUMERATION:

Three choices that must be made before you start the washer.
1. ___________________
2. ___________________
3. ___________________
Tools And equipment used in ironing.

1. _________________
2. _________________
3. _________________
4. _________________
5. _________________
6. _________________
7. _________________

1.

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Directions: Read each question carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the
1. These are used in the first part of the wash cycle to neutralize the soils in the linen prior to the
main washing process.
A. Alkalis B. Builders C. Detergents D. Starch
2. These are used to wash the linen, allowing water to penetrate the soil and hold it in
suspension before rinsing.
A. Alkalis B. Builders C. Detergents D. Starch
3. It is the longest cycle with the most agitation, with a combination of high-speed wash action
and high-speed spin making it harsher on clothes, but also cleans your clothes very well.
A. Delicate B. Permanent Press C. Regular D. Speedy
4. It is perfect for synthetic fabrics, get rid of unpleasant smell and perfect for colored items.
A. Delicate B. Permanent Press C. Regular D. Speedy
5. Which of the following DOES NOT belong to ironing tools and equipment?
A. Clapper B Diddle C Ironing Board D. Steam Iron
6. This type of machine does not require squatting or bending to put clothes in or to take them
out, which is an added convenience for some users.
A. Drying cabinet C. Front load washing machine
B. Heat Pump Dryer D. Top load washing machine
7.It is an electrical machine designed to expedite the drying of items - usually clothing - that are
unsuitable for traditional clothes dryer.
A. Drying cabinet C. Front load washing machine
B. Heat Pump Dryer D. Top load washing machine
8. The following are preliminaries on how to iron a shirt EXCEPT?
A. Ensure the iron has water in it, if not then pour some water and plugin
B. Flatten and smooth the shirt on the folding surface with the front of the shirt facing down.
C. Read the label on your shirt to get to know what type of fabric the shirt is made of.
D. Prepare the iron and make sure the iron’s base is stainless and not dirty at all.

9. The correct procedure in folding fitted and flat sheets.

A. II, I, III, IV B. I, II, III, IV C. IV, III, II, I D. I, III, II, IV
I. With the fitted sheet inside out, place one hand in each of two adjacent corners.
II. Bring your right hand to your left and fold the corner on your right hand over the one in your
left, so the corner on top is right side out.
III. Next, reach down and pick up the corner that is adjacent to the one that was in your right
hand (it will be hanging in front), and fold it over the other two corners; this third corner will
be inside out.
IV. Bring the last corner up and fold it over the others so it is right-side out. Lay the sheet on a
flat surface with the curved edges toward the center of the fabric to form a square shape.
Fold the two outer edges in, so all the elastic is hidden.
10. This is the first to iron in ironing shirt.
A. Cuffs B. Collar C. Shirt’s front D. Yoke

Based on what I learned in this module,

How do the sills and other things I learned relate to my daily life?
How can the skills and what I learned help me work better?
What steps can I take to improve any of the skills or attitudes that I learned more about?

Use this space to answer these questions and reflect about your ongoing learning.
TLE 9/10 - HOUSEKEEPING Writer: Dr. Marian H. Alejandrino
Quarter 4 - Week 2 Team Leader: Remedios V. Montebon
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