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TYPES AND

USAGE OF
LAUNDERING
CHEMICALS
SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1.Identify and discuss the types and


laundry chemicals and other cleaning
agents
2.Classify usage of stain removing agents.
LAUNDRY CHEMICALS

Chemicals used for cleaning and in cleaning products,


such as laundry detergents, bleaches, dishwashing
products and other household cleaners, help
improve cleaning efficiency, making homes, offices and
other environments both easier to clean and more hygienic.
TYPES AND ITS
USAGE
CHEMICALS

 Helps in lathering and removing


stains by suspending it in water
after laundry items have been
Alkalize washed
Neutralizes acid stains that makes
detergent more effective
CHEMICALS

Laundry  Removes stains and dirt


detergents  Hotels use heavy duty
detergents
CHEMICALS

Acid Remove stains


CHEMICALS

 Removes excess
Antichlor chlorine from fabric
after bleaching
CHEMICALS

Used in washable, natural


Chlorine color fiber
bleach Used to whiten linen and
remove residual stains
CHEMICALS

 Generally safe for most


Oxidizing washable fabrics
 Remove organic stains such
bleach as blood, food stains,
perspiration, etc.
CHEMICALS

Synthetic Used to remove


detergent oils and grease
CHEMICALS

 Added to fabric cleaner


that removes the suds
Defoamers produced by laundry
detergents
CHEMICALS

 Powdered pepsin that is


used to remove protein
Enzymes stains such as blood or
perspiration
CHEMICALS

 Used as bleaching agent


Hypochlorite
and disinfectant
CHEMICALS

Used to stiffen
Sizing polyester blend
CHEMICALS

Sour  Sour
CHEMICALS

 Used to soften towels and


reduce lint
Fabric  Used to help in making
softener pressing clothes easier
through minimizing static
electricity
CHEMICALS

Used to add crisp and


fresh appearance to table
Starch linens
Helps prevent absorption
of stain
Some cleaning agents are diluted in water while some are
directly applied. The key is to read the directions on how to
use the product if it is your first time to use it. Most of the
hazards experienced in relation to laundry chemicals are
due to any of the following reasons:
 Not reading or following the directions for use
 Failure to apply the right amount of chemicals
 Not wearing appropriate PPE.
 Failure to dispose of chemical receptacles appropriately
Classification and Usage of Stain
Removing Agents
TYPE OF STAIN CHEMICAL SOLUTION
Enzymatic: stain from grass, blood and May be removed using enzymes
egg
Oxidizable: stain caused by coffee, tea, May be removed by using oxidizing
and wine agents such as bleach.
Greasy: stain from machine oil, cooking May be removed using surfactants
oil, dipping’s, and cuff or collar stains on
shirt
Particulate: stain caused by clay, mud May be removed by using builders
and ground dirt

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