Question

Explain the method of applying friction in the laundering of clothes.

Answer 1

1. The application of friction may be done by hand rubbing or by using some equipment like brushes, sticks, etc.
2. When friction is applied by hand, there is less strain on the clothes.
3. The application of friction by hand is possible only for small articles and lightly soiled clothes.
4. Scrubbing with brushes is done only on strong fabrics and for heavily soiled clothes.
5. It is advisable to scrub the clothes only in one direction, i.e., away from the worker.
6. Friction may be also applied by beating lightly with clothes stick or beating the cloth against the hard floor or board.
7. The clothes are first soaped or soaked in a soap solution, and then friction is applied to them.
8. Water or soap solution is sprinkled from time to time during the application of friction.
9. The clothes are then squeezed to remove the dirty soap solution and finally rinsed clean.
10. This method is generally used for strong fabrics like cotton and linen.