JSS2 First Term Home Economics Lesson Note – Care of Family Clothing and Household Linen

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WEEK: 4

SUBJECT: HOME ECONOMICS

Topic: Care of Family Clothing and Household Linen: (a) Types of household linen.

 TYPES OF HOUSEHOLD LINEN

Household line is a term used collectively to include a variety of textiles articles used in the home. It includes bed sheets, pillow cases, blankets, curtains, table cloths, kitchen linen and bathroom linen.

TYPES OF HOUSEHOLD LINEN

1. Curtain and draperies: these are fabrics or materials used for decorating our doors and windows.

Uses of curtains and draperies:

1. They shade the room by room excessive light and wind.
2. They beautify the room by adding colour to it.
3. They provide privacy for families.
4. They establish the character and mood of a room.
5. They can be used to cover special areas or items such as books stored in an open book rack or shoes in a shoe rack.
6. Bed linen: Bed linen includes all the different types of fabric materials used to make the bed. They include:
7. Mattress covers: used for covering the mattress in order to protect it from dust and dirt.
8. Bed sheets; used for making the bed.
9. Pillow cases; used for covering the pillows.
10. Bed spreads: used as spread over a made bed and as a covering for the person lying on the bed.

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