1. Apparel 1 – 2.02 Clothing Care and Doing Laundry

2. Caring for your clothes
There are five things that you should make part of your daily clothing care routine. These things are:
Dress and undress carefully
Treat stains
Remove lint and pills
Repair clothes regularly
Store clothes properly

3. Tips for properly storing clothes
Fold clothing for drawer storage
Hang clothing properly
Store clothing that is out of season

4. Cleaning Terms
Pretreatment- Any special attention you give a garment before laundering
Detergents- Removes dirt from clothes
Bleach- Removes stains, and whiten and brightens fabrics
Dry Cleaning- Cleaning with chemicals rather than water and detergent
Fabric Softeners- Reduce static cling, make fabrics softer, and reduce wrinkling.

5. Fabric Care Symbols

6. Permanent Care Labeling Rule
Please use the internet to look up the following
Fiber content
Percentage of fiber by weight
Manufacturer
Country of origin
Care instructions