FCOS 414 — Textiles and Clothing Maintenance.
Family and Consumer Sciences · University of Ghana
Historical development of soaps and detergents (surfactants); structure, properties, categories and functions of surfactants, dry cleaning agents, builders, stain/spot removers; types of dirt/soil, detergency, effect of water hardness, temperature, pH and agitation on detergency and soil removal; types of washing machines, rules governing the care of clothing; commercial and home laundering procedures, laundry mishaps; care labeling and labeling symbols; ironing/pressing equipments; storage and repair of clothing; preparation of soap.
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Level 400
- Semester
- Semester Two
Other courses on this programme
- FCOS 400 — Research Project
- FCOS 401 — Life Cycle Nutrition and Meal Management
- FCOS 402 — Textiles & Apparel Policies
- FCOS 403 — Apparel Design and Production
- FCOS 404 — Current Issues in Foods and Nutrition
- FCOS 405 — Extension Theory
- FCOS 406 — Extension Practical
- FCOS 407 — Management of Household Tools & Appliances.
- FCOS 408 — Family Resource Management Practicum
- FCOS 409 — Child Assessment and Evaluation
- FCOS 412 — Policy Perspectives in Child Studies
- FCOS 416 — Special Topics In Family Resource Management
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).