UNIT III.

Picking Out the Right Garments and Taking Care of Clothes

C. Clothing Care and Maintenance

Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson the student will be able to:

 Discuss the clothing care and maintenance

 Identify the basic laundry terms
 Apply the steps in clothing care and maintenance

"Clothes" refer to garments or items of clothing worn on the body for protection, modesty, or
adornment.
 Clothes serve various purposes, including providing warmth, covering the body, expressing
personal style, conforming to social norms, and indicating roles or occupations. Examples of
clothes include shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, jackets, socks, underwear, and accessories like
hats, scarves, and gloves.
 Clothes look better and last longer when properly cared for.
 Taking care of one’s clothes is necessary for a person to look better while wearing them.
How can you take care of your clothes properly so that they will last longer and not wear out too soon?
Note the following.
1. Clothes should be kept properly.

It's important that they're stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area to prevent mildew.
While hanging them retains their shape and keeps them wrinkle-free, make sure you're using
wooden or padded hangers.

2. Keep your clothes well pressed.

It involves using a hot iron to smooth out wrinkles and creases in your garments, maintaining
their crisp appearance. This simple task enhances your overall appearance and leaves a positive
impression on others.

3. Keep your clothes in good condition.

This involves washing them properly, storing them correctly, repairing any damage promptly,
and avoiding unnecessary wear and tear.

4. Wear appropriate clothes.

It involves choosing attire that is suitable for the activity you're engaging in, the weather
conditions, and the expectations of the people around you.

5. When your clothes are wet with perspiration, air dry them first.
 Air drying also helps prevent the growth of bacteria that can cause unpleasant smells in your
clothes. So, by allowing your clothes to air dry first, you're ensuring they become fresher and
cleaner before you wear them again.

6. Boys and girls should change underwear every day.

It's a simple but important step in maintaining good hygiene and overall health.

7. Keep clean clothes in clothing cabinet.

Storing clothes in a cabinet helps maintain their freshness and cleanliness until you're ready to
wear them. It also makes it easier to find what you need when getting dressed.

8. Put dirty clothes in proper container or hamper.

Using a proper container or hamper for dirty clothes helps maintain cleanliness and tidiness in
your living space.

9. Put on clothes properly.

To put on clothes properly, first wear undergarments, then put on bottoms, followed by tops,
and finally add any additional layers or accessories as needed.

Laundry Terms to Know

Laundering
It is a process of washing clothes with water.

Two Ways of Laundering

1. Handwashing

the act of cleaning one's hands with soap or handwash and water to remove
viruses/bacteria/microorganisms, dirt, grease, or other harmful and unwanted substances stuck to
the hands.

2. Machine Wash

to launder by washing machine rather than by hand.

Steps in Washing Clothes

1.Sorting
2. Soaking
3. Soaping
4. Rinsing
5. Drying

Bleaching
The process of whitening or removing stains from clothes and spreading them under the sun.
Starching
The process of stiffening clothes to make them durable and look clean. This is done only to cotton
fabrics.
Ironing
Ironing is the process of moving a hot iron along material to remove creases and wrinkles.
Removing stains
A stain is a mark made on a piece of cloth that is very hard or, sometimes impossible to remove. The
longer the stains remain, the more difficult for you to remove them. Stain should be taken off while still
fresh or new.

Treatment of common stains

Stain Type Stain Remover

oil and fat warm water, soap
Deodorant vinegar
Rust calamansi, lemon juice & salt
Catsup soap & water
coffee & chocolate calamansi, salt, water & soap
Ink calamansi, lemon juice & salt
mud stains let it dry and brush it off from the cloth
paint or varnish grease or fat & paint thinne
mildew or amag salt or lemon juice