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Site: Laundry Stop - Australia
Course: Laundry Stop - Australia (Laundry Stop - Australia)
Glossary: Laundry Practice Glossary
B

Bleach

A chemical used to attack stains in white fabrics

Boiler

A pressure vessel used to produce and store steam

Breakwash

A cold first wash used to remove protein
C

Classify

To sort into the same type of work

Condensate

Liquid which is cooled down and turned back into water
D

Detergent

Chemical that helps water remove soil

Dip

Depth of water in a washing machine

Dryfold

Work that is tumble dried to get a better finish
E

Emulsion

A liquid mixture in which a fatty or oily substance is suspended in water
F

Finishing

Ironing, pressing, tumble drying and folding is called 'finishing'