Household Linen - JSS2 Home economics Past Questions and Answers - page 1

Household linen can be defined as a term used collectively to describe a variety of textile articles used in the home for different purposes. Some examples are; curtains, bed linen, draperies.

1. Curtains and draperies
2. Bed linen
3. Table linen
4. Kitchen linen
5. Bathroom linen

1. The durability of the fabric: A household fabric should be the type that will last longer.

2. Money availability: The amount of money one is having can equally determine the type of fabric/material to buy.

3. Type of fabric: The fabric should be suited to the use or purpose of the linen, for instance, materials that are fluffy in nature cannot be used as tea cloth, cotton fabric for bed sheets and wool for blankets.

4. The of the family: The number of people in the family will determine the number of household linen they will need and especially bed linen and bathroom linen.

5. Family needs; In the selection of household linen, the needs of the family members should be considered.

1. Always air all the household linen properly.

2. Small light articles like tea cloth napkins should be placed or kept in drawers.

3. Materials like muslins should be covered to prevent dirt.

4. During washing, any stain on the linen should be removed before washing.

a) Bath towels for wiping and drying the body after bathing. They are of various sizes, color and qualities.

b) Face towels for cleaning the face. They are smaller than bath towels.