Practice Exercise.

1. Which of the following materials is used to make

glass surfaces? (1mark) [provide images for the
learners to tap]
a) Wood
b) Glass (Answer)
c) Plastic
d) Cement
2. Which tool do you need to clean glass surfaces?
(1mark) (Images)
a) Hammer
b) Broom
c) Spray bottle (Answer)
d) Shovel
3. Which materials are worn to protect hands when
cleaning? (1mark)
a) Shoes
b) Gloves (Answer)
c) Hat
d) Scarf
4. Which of the following surfaces is NOT made of
wood? (1mark)
a) Table
b) Wall
c) Floor
d) Cooking pan (Answer)
5. True or False Questions (5marks)
a) You should always wear gloves when cleaning.
True (Answer)
b) It is okay to press hard on glass surfaces when
cleaning.
False (Answer)
c) You can use vinegar for tough stains on wooden
surfaces.
True (Answer)
d) Cleaning does not help with your health.
False (Answer)
 e) You should store cleaning products where children
can reach them.
False (Answer)
6. Match the surface with the correct material
(3marks)
Wooden Surface
a) Glass
b) Wood (Answer)
Cemented Surface
a) Cement (Answer)
b) Plastic
Plastic Surface
a) Wood
b) Plastic (Answer)
Fill in the blanks: (4marks)
7. A soft _____ is used to clean wooden surfaces
(Cloth, glass).
(Answer: cloth)
8. Vinegar helps to remove _____ stains (Smooth,
tough).
(Answer: tough)
9. Cleaning keeps the air _____ and healthy (fresh,
packed).
(Answer: fresh)
10. You should not mix different cleaning _____
because it can be harmful (tools, chemicals).
(Answer: chemicals)
17. If your windows are dirty, what should you use
to clean them? (1 mark)
a) Dirty Water
b) Soft cloth and soapy water (Answer)
c) Paint
d) Sand
18. Why is it important to have a clean home?
(1mark)
a) It looks pretty
 b) It helps to stay healthy (Answer)
c) It makes more noise
d) It uses more time
19. Which steps below are part of cleaning glass
surfaces? (2marks)
a) Fill the bucket with clean water and add a small
amount of soap or detergent. (Answer)
b) Mix well until the soap dissolves, creating a mild
soapy solution. (Answer)
c) Scrub hard using sandpaper
d) All of the above

20. What should you do first when cleaning tiled

surfaces?
a) Pour dirty water out
b) Clean the surfaces with a soft broom (Answer)
c) Fill the bucket with soap
d) Wear shoes

21. Find the items that are used to clean different

surfaces from the word search puzzle below)

(WATER, BUCKET, SOAP, DETERGENT, BRUSH, GLOVES,

BROOM, MOP, DUSTBIN, DUSTPAN)
Q V D U S T B I N W
H M O B T W R C T A
T O N E V C D H B T
M P L R C U E Y Y E
B R O O M O T R G R
R H D B G C E T L V
U S O A P N R A O S
S T V T P E G S V G
H B B U C K E T E T
G O L G T V N B S N
N M T D U S T P A N

SUB STRAND 3.3 LAUNDERING COTTON ITEM

Specific learning outcomes
By the end of the sub-strand the learner should be able to:
a) Describe how to launder a cotton item
b) Launder a cotton item for personal hygiene
c) Appreciate the importance of laundry work for hygiene
purposes.
In this sub-strand, we will learn how to clean cotton items.
What are cotton items?
Cotton items are clothes and wear that are made using cotton
fabric.
Tap the empty squares below to observe images of some of the
items that are made of cotton.

Most of our school uniforms are made using cotton fabric.

Have you ever cleaned cotton items before?
(Yes or No)
We will conduct an activity to clean a cotton shirt.
Tap the images below to learn the materials that are needed for
this activity.
(Images of the following items. When tapped reveal their
names)
 o A white cotton shirt
o Clean cold water
o Clean hot water
o Detergent
o An iron box
o An ironing surface
o Basins
o Pegs
o Hunger.
Tap the empty rectangles below to learn the steps to follow, for
this activity.
1. Shake the shirt to remove loose dirt
2. Fill one basin with clean cold water and another with clean
hot water.
3. Place the white cotton shirt in the basin with cold water.
This helps to loosen any dirt.
4. Take the shirt out of the cold water, squeeze out excess
water, and apply detergent to the areas with stains or dirt
(e.g., collar, cuffs).
5. Dip the shirt in the basin with hot water, scrubbing it
gently to remove all dirt. Focus on any stained areas until
they appear clean.
6. Rinse the shirt in cold water to remove all detergent.
Repeat, if necessary, until the water runs clear.
7. Squeeze the shirt gently to remove excess water, but
avoid twisting to prevent damage.
8. Use pegs to hang the shirt on a line in a sunny, airy place.
Allow it to dry completely.
9. Once dry, place the shirt on a flat ironing surface. Set the
iron box to the cotton setting, which usually applies a
higher heat.
10. Iron the shirt carefully to remove wrinkles, moving
from one section to another.
11. Once ironed, fold or hang the shirt neatly for storage
or wear.
Grade 5 learners wrote down the safety measures to observe
while laundering a white cotton shirt.
Tap the flashcards below to reveal the safety measures.
(interactive flashcards)
o Always use clean water to wash
o Check the care label symbols on the shirts before you start
the laundry
o Do not mix white clothes with fast and loose-coloured
clothes
o Follow the correct procedure to prevent damaging the
white clothes
o Switch off the iron box after use.

When laundering a fast-coloured cotton shirt (a shirt with

colours that won’t bleed or fade easily), follow these steps to
ensure the colours stay vibrant:
Steps to Launder a Fast-Coloured Cotton Shirt
1. Separate the fast-coloured shirt from whites and lighter-
coloured clothing to prevent any colour transfer.
2. Fill a basin with clean, cold water. Cold water helps
maintain colour and prevents any slight fading.
3. Use a small amount of mild detergent. Avoid using harsh
or bleaching agents, as these can fade colours.
4. Soak the shirt in cold water for about 5-10 minutes to
loosen any dirt. Avoid soaking for too long, as this may
affect the colour.
5. Swirl the shirt gently in the water and lightly rub any
stained areas. Avoid scrubbing too hard to protect the
colour.
6. Drain the soapy water and rinse the shirt in clean, cold
water until no detergent remains.
7. Press out excess water gently, but do not twist or wring
too tightly, as this can cause fabric damage or distort the
shape.
8. Hang the shirt in a shaded, airy place using pegs. Avoid
direct sunlight, as it can fade colours over time.
 9. Once dry, iron the shirt on a low or medium heat setting,
suitable for cotton. Use a pressing cloth to protect the
colour from direct heat.
Why Laundry is Important for Staying Clean and Healthy

Imagine you have had a fun day of running, playing, and

maybe even rolling around in the grass. By the end of the day,
your clothes might look a little dirty and even smell funny. This
is totally normal! That is where laundry comes in to help. Let us
look at why laundry is so important for staying clean and
feeling great
Tap the number tags on the images below to learn the
importance of laundry work in hygiene.

1. Gets Rid of Germs

 o Germs stick to clothes, especially if they are dirty.
Washing clothes helps remove germs so you stay
healthy!
2. Removes Allergens
o Dust and pollen can stick to your clothes and make
you sneeze. Washing them keeps these things away.
3. Gets Rid of Smells
o After playing or sweating, clothes can smell. Laundry
makes them smell fresh again!
4. Protects Your Skin
o Dirty clothes can make your skin itchy. Clean clothes
keep your skin healthy and happy.
5. Makes You Look Good
o Wearing clean clothes helps you look nice and feel
confident.
6. Keeps Bugs Away
o Bugs like bedbugs can hide in dirty clothes. Laundry
helps keep bugs away.
7. Keeps Your Room Tidy
o Doing laundry helps prevent piles of dirty clothes in
your room, keeping it neat.

PRACTICE EXERCISE.
1. What is the main benefit of washing cotton clothes
regularly? (1mark)
o a) To make the clothes harder
o b) To look nice and stay healthy (✅)
o c) To make the clothes wrinkled
o d) To change the colour of the clothes
2. What water temperature should be used first when
cleaning a white cotton shirt? (1mark)
o a) Boiling water
o b) Cold water (✅)
o c) Warm water
o d) Ice water
3. Which of the following items is needed for ironing a
cotton shirt? (1mark)[ – provide images for the
learners to tap]
o a) Water bottle
o b) Pegs
o c) Iron box (✅)
o d) laundry detergent
4. What should you do after washing the shirt to make
sure it’s dry?
o a) Place it in a dark cupboard
o b) Hang it in a shaded, airy place (✅)
o c) Spread it on a bed
o d) Squeeze it hard and put it in a bag

5. True or False Questions (5marks)

a) Laundry keeps bugs away from clothes.
o True (✅)
o False
b) Cold water is used to help protect the colour of
fast-coloured shirts.
o True (✅)
o False
c) Ironing helps keep the shirt from smelling.
 o True
o False (✅)
d) Direct sunlight can cause colours in cotton shirts
to fade.
o True (✅)
o False
e) Using harsh detergent is recommended for all
types of cotton shirts.
o True
o False (✅)

6. Match the item with its purpose in laundering

cotton shirts (3maarks)
 Detergent ➔ For removing stains (✅)
 Pegs ➔ For hanging clothes (✅)
 Cold water ➔ Loosens dirt (✅)
7. Drag the steps below to the correct order in
laundering a white cotton shirt (3marks)
 Step➔ Shake to remove dirt (✅)
 Step➔ Apply detergent (✅)
 Step➔ Hang the shirt to dry (✅)
8. Match the item to the activity associated with
laundry: (3marks)
 Iron box ➔ Ironing clothes (✅)
 Detergent ➔ Cleaning stains (✅)
 Peg ➔ Drying clothes (✅)

9. Complete the sentence: "Dirty clothes can make your

skin feel ___." (1 mark)
  itchy (✅)
 dry
10. Unscramble the word: (1 mark)
 RETGEM (Answer: Germs ✅)
11. Fill in the blank: "Doing laundry helps remove ___
from clothes." (1mark)
 germs (✅)
 colour
12. Cross out the items not used in the laundry
(1mark)
 (Iron box, Spade, Basin, Detergent)
 Spade (✅)

13. You notice your shirt has a stain. Which step

should you focus on while washing? (1mark)
 a) Apply detergent to the stain (✅)
 b) Squeeze the shirt hard
 c) Only use hot water
 d) Avoid using detergent
14. After washing, where should you hang the shirt
to dry and keep the colours bright? (1mark)
 a) Inside a bag
 b) In direct sunlight
 c) In a shaded, airy place (✅)
 d) In the closet

15. Which steps should be taken before drying a

fast-coloured shirt? (Select all that apply.) (2marks)
 a) Apply mild detergent (✅)
  b) Use hot water to rinse
 c) Swirl the shirt gently in water (✅)
 d) Wring tightly to dry
16. Select all steps needed for ironing a shirt
properly: (2marks)
 a) Place the shirt on a flat surface (✅)
 b) Use high heat for all fabrics
 c) Set the iron to the cotton setting (✅)
 d) Hang immediately without ironing
17. Use the clues below to fill the crossword puzzle
bellow

Across
1. Clear liquids that are used in laundry. (6 letters)
2. A container used for washing. (5 letters)
3. To take out wrinkles from clothes. (5 letters)
Down
1. A soft fabric used to make shirts. (6 letters)
2. To make something smell fresh. (6 letters)
3. These help in hanging clothes for drying. (4 letters)
4. Used to clean tough stains from clothes. (9 letters)
5. To remove dirt from clothes. (4 letters)

Crossword Answers
 Across
o WATER
o BASIN
o IRON
 Down
o COTTON
o CLEAN
o PEGS
o DETERGENT
o WASH