Lesson 1.2 - Quarter 2

• Water - by itself is not a GOOD CLEANER.
• Alkalis - are used in the first part of the was cycle to NEUTRALIZE THE SOILS in the linen prior to the main washing process
• Builders - assist in WATER SOFTENING and to increase the function of the detergent to get better wash results.
• Detergents - allowing water to PENETRATE THE SOIL and hold it in suspension before rinsing
• Chlorine Bleaches - used to WHITEN LINE and remove residual stains
• Antichlors - used to inactivate any residual traces of chlorine bleaches and they PREVEN LINEN FROM YELLOWING
• Starch - is added to the FINAL RINSE in the washing of cotton table linen and chefs
• Sours - neutralize RESIDUAL ALKALIS
• Fabric Softeners - used to SOFTEN TOWELS and reduce lint but are also used in the wash cycles of sheets
• White spirit - is an original dry-cleaning fluid and has been widely used for MANY YEARS
• Perchloroethylene - is a NON-FLAMEBLE CHLORINE solvent. It should be stored in a cool dark place when not in use
• Hydrocarbon - a PETROLUEM- BASED solvent which is flammable.
• Alcohol - works well on chalk, grass, and ballpoint ink stains.
• Ammonia - is a natural by-product of DECAYING ANIMALS, plants, bacteria, animal and human wastes.
• Bicarbonate of Soda - Miracle natural stains removers with lots of uses around the home from cleaning tiles to deodorizing fridges.