CLOTHIING STORAGE

METHODS OF STORING FAMILY CLOTHING

Family clothing can be stored in the following storage spaces:

A wardrobe or closet
A box, suitcase, bags
A chest of drawers or shelves.

WARDROBE OR CLOSET

Storing clothes in the wardrobe with the use of good quality plastic hangers is the best method of storing clothes. Some wardrobe units consist of a section for hanging clothes, a section with shelves for folded clothes, the bottom part for shoes, the top having fitted doors for storing suit cases and boxes. Wardrobes prevent clothes from creasing and help them to maintain their original shape.

GUIDELINES FOR STORING CLOTHES IN WARDROBE/CLOSET

Keep the wardrobe clean regularly and away from ants, cockroaches and house hold pests
Put camphor balls on the wardrobe to keep away cockroaches and ants
Use good quality hangers to hang clothes. Do not use metal or iron made hangers
Do not overcrowd the wardrobe with clothes
Hang similar items together in a place for easy identification
Keep clothes in the wardrobe according to the fabric types for example woollen materials can be folded inside the shelves/drawers. Thick fabric clothes e.g. skirts, trousers can be hanged from the waist band. Suits can be hanged to prevent them from being rumpled
Keep the wardrobe away from dust but save the clothes from dust and dirt by covering them with white water proof bags
Air and brush the clothes always to prevent mould and dust
Iron the clothes before storing them in the wardrobe.

BOXES/SUITCASES/BAGS

Good quality boxes, suitcases and bags can be used to store clothes. Do not select boxes, bags made from metal or easy to peel fabrics for storing your clothes, else they will leave permanent marks or stains on the clothes.

GUIDELINES FOR STORING CLOTHES IN BOXES/SUITCASES/BAGS

Store only clean clothes
Iron the clothe properly before storing them in the box
Fold properly the ones that are not ironed before storing them in the bag or suitcases
Keep the box, bag or suitcase clean
Close the bag or suitcase properly to prevent dust
Put some camphor balls in the box, suitcase and bags to keep away insects.

DRAWERS OR SHELVES.

Constructed drawers and shelves made with suitable wood and highly finished can be used to store clothes

GUIDELINES FOR STORING CLOTHES IN DRAWERS OR SHELVES

Store only clean clothes
Iron the clothes before storing
Fold and arrange the clothes properly inside drawers and shelves
Arrange the clothes according to their use for easy location
Put some camphor balls inside the drawers and shelves to keep away insects.

ACCESSORIES: Accessories are items worn by everyone apart from clothes to complete one are dressing. Examples are shoes, handbags, jewelry, hat , make ups, scarf etc.

Shoes are articles we put on our feet to protect them from dirt.

Care Of Shoes

Clean your shoes immediately after each use
Repair your shoes as soon as they cut
Stuff your shoes with clean old newspaper or shoe trees to keep them in shape
Arrange them on shoe rack or shelf.

Jewellery: Jewellery are earrings, necklaces, rings, broaches, bangles etc. that we put on.

Care Of Jewellery

Get a small suitable box or container with cover lined with soft cloth or wool for storage of jewellery
Arrange the jewellery properly in the box or container
Keep the box closed always to avoid dust and rusting
Keep jewellery away from liquid e.g. water, kerosene
Clean jewellery according to type e.g. gold, silver, when dirty.

GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR MAINTAINING HOUSEHOLD LINEN

Dirty or soiled linen such as bed sheets should be kept in a covered basket or laundry bag until they are laundered
Some linen such as napkins and floor clothes should be washed immediately after each use
Care must be taken to remove all stains during washing process
Washed linen should be properly ironed and aired
Fold the aired linen properly
Heavy linen such as bed sheets should be stored in dry airy shelves in a cupboard. Storage cupboard should be strong
Small light articles, such s tea clothes, napkins, place mats may be kept in drawers.
Cover stored linen with Mushin or other suitable material to prevent dust from settling on them.
Similar articles e.g. sheets, pillow cases, towels e.t.c. should be kept together
Mend the linen as soon as a tear is noticed. Linen should not be stored in a fray or torn condition.
Keep linen in good repair as long as possible.

EVALUATION

State 5 guidelines for storing clothes in the wardrobe
State three methods/ types of clothes storage.
State 5 procedures for maintaining household linen

ASSIGNMENT

Using flowery materials, prepare a table cover for a standard dining table.