·         Water: types, soft water, hard water, purification of water.

·         Soaps: types, manufacturing, properties.

·         Detergents: types, properties.

·  Laundering: objects,  methods, laundering of white, coloured, cotton, silk, wool, synthetic fabrics, lace materials, carpets.

·  Clothing storing, mending, darning, seasonal care.

· Dry cleaning: chemicals used, sequence, method, commercial dry cleaning.

· Washing machines: types, working principles.

· Ironing and pressing - hot air, steam, permanent pressing, thumble drier –hydro extractor - working principle.

· Stain: classification, removal of known and unknown stains, rules in removing fresh and old stains.

· Stain removers: grease solvents, absorbents, washing soda -borax.

· Care labels: importance, symbols, uses.