Laundry Practice Glossary


Laundry Practice Glossary

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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'


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