Syllabus content and objectives
Official JAMB Home Economics outline · Section D: Clothing and Textiles
Content
Washing and finishing processes: sorting, mending, stain removal, soaking, washing, rinsing, drying, ironing and airing.
Objective
Arrange in the correct order the processes involved in washing and finishing clothing.
Content
Laundry agents: water, detergents, soaps, starches and disinfectants.
Objective
Describe the role of laundry agents.
Content
Dry cleaning: meaning, types and factors to consider when dry cleaning.
Objective
Describe dry cleaning and state relevant guidelines.
Content
Stains: meaning, types, agents and processes of removal.
Objective
Suggest ways of removing common stains; describe stains and the processes of removing them.
Content
Irons and ironing temperatures; guidelines for ironing; good grooming, dress sense, accessories and colour harmony.
Objective
Describe ironing temperatures; state the guidelines for ironing.
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