Types of Household Linen - JSS2 Home economics Lesson Note

1. Curtains and draperies; These are fabrics used for decorating doors and windows. They can be light or heavy, opaque or transparent. In many homes, two sets of curtains are used;

• A light pair that is transparent.
• A heavier pair to be drawn across the window at night.

Uses of curtains and draperies;

1. They provide privacy for the family.
2. They shade the room from excessive wind and light.
3. They beautify the room.
4. They can be used to cover special areas or items such as bookshelf, etc.
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2) Bed linen: These refers to all the different types fabric materials used to make the bed. They are;

• Bed sheets used for making the bed.
• Pillowcases used for covering the pillows.
• Bedspreads used as a spread over a made bed, when not in use.
• Blankets used as covering during cold weather.
• Mosquito nets used to trap mosquitoes and keep them from biting those sleeping on the bed.

 

3) Table linen: They are cloths which are used on the table. They include;

• Table cloth used to cover the table
• Table napkin used for protecting dresses while eating and cleaning the mouth and hands after eating.
• Place-mats used on the table for setting a cover.
• Tray/trolley cloths are laid on the tray or trolley before dishes are arranged on them.
• Tea cloths for cleaning the table.

4) Kitchen linen: These are cloths used in the kitchen to keep the kitchen tidy. They include;

• Hand towels used for wiping and drying hands.
• Oven gloves for carrying hot pans and dishes from the oven or top of the cooker.
• Dishcloths for wiping off spills on the kitchen surfaces and equipment such as tables, sink, etc.
• Glass cloths are non-fluffy cloths used for wiping washed glassware such as drinking glasses, plates,etc. 
• Tea towel used for blotting off water or moisture from vegetables and fruits. It can also be used for wiping glass-wares, crockery and cutlery.

Bathroom linen: These are cloths used in the bathroom and they include;

• Bath towels for wiping and drying the body after bathing. They are of various sizes, color and qualities.
• Face towels for cleaning the face. They are smaller than bath towels.