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Introduction to Stain Removal Principles

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which statement best defines a stain in fabric care?

a)

Any mark that can be removed by normal washing methods

b)

Dirt or discoloration on a fabric that does not readily yield to normal washing and needs special treatment

c)

A permanent color change caused by dyeing

d)

Any soil on a fabric older than one week

2.

What is the primary goal of stain removal?

a)

To lighten the entire fabric color for uniformity

b)

To completely remove dirt or discoloration using appropriate cleaning agents without affecting or damaging the fabric

c)

To mask stains with stronger dyes

d)

To shorten washing time regardless of fabric type

3.

Which are the two essential factors to consider in stain removal?

a)

Water temperature and washing machine speed

b)

Cost of detergent and drying method

c)

The composition and colour of the fabric; the nature and age of the fabric

d)

Brand of stain remover and length of soak

4.

When using acid stain removal agents (e.g., oxalic acid), what should be done afterward according to the guidance?

a)

Neutralize with an alkaline such as household ammonia or soap

b)

Rinse only with hot water to set the treatment

c)

Apply vinegar to enhance the acid

d)

Allow the reagent to dry in the fabric for better effect

5.

Which list correctly matches each stain type to its origin category as given: rust, blood, grass?

a)

Mineral, animal, vegetable

b)

Animal, mineral, vegetable

c)

Vegetable, animal, mineral

d)

Mineral, vegetable, animal

6.

Which form of stain is described as liquids that have penetrated the fabric fibres?

a)

Build up stains

b)

Absorbed stains

c)

Compound stains

d)

Surface-fixed stains

7.

Which sense is first used to identify stains on fabrics according to the material?

a)

Odour

b)

Sight

c)

Feel

d)

Location

8.

Which colour association is correctly matched for stain identification on fabrics?

a)

Yellow for rust

b)

Green for grass

c)

Blue for starches

d)

White for ink

9.

For blood stains on washable fabrics, which initial step is recommended?

a)

Soak in hot water

b)

Soak in cold water with a little salt

c)

Apply bleach directly

d)

Rub with glycerine

10.

Which statement about treating protein (animal) stains is correct?

a)

Hot water helps to remove them quickly

b)

Cold water is preferred initially to avoid fixing the stain

c)

Acidic solutions should always be used first

d)

Dry cleaning fluid is recommended for all fabrics

11.

Which option is recommended for small blood stains on wool?

a)

Apply methylated spirit

b)

Use a paste of starch

c)

Soak cotton wool in saliva and apply to the stained part

d)

Rub with paraffin

12.

A milk stain should be treated by soaking in cold water first because hot water does what?

a)

Bleaches the stain

b)

Fixes the stain

c)

Neutralizes the stain odour

d)

Dissolves the fabric fibers

13.

What is the correct first action for an egg stain before washing as for blood?

a)

Rub with glycerine

b)

Scrape off lightly with a blunt knife

c)

Apply methylated spirit

d)

Bleach immediately

14.

For cocoa, tea, coffee, or chocolate stains on dry white cotton or linen, which method is described?

a)

Soak in hot water with salt

b)

Stretch the stain over a basin and pour boiling water over it, then launder; bleach if white; dry in direct sunlight

c)

Rub immediately with paraffin and rinse

d)

Use methylated spirit and avoid water

15.

Which treatment is specifically recommended to remove the green colouring matter from a grass stain?

a)

Glycerine

b)

Warm borax solution

c)

Methylated spirit

d)

Lemon juice

16.

Which initial treatment is recommended for a fresh ink stain on washable fabric according to the guidance?

a)

Soak in cold water and rub with salt

b)

Soak in milk, preferably sour milk, changing it as it becomes starched

c)

Apply acetone immediately and rinse

d)

Cover with baking soda paste

17.

Why does ink require two types of agents for complete removal as stated in the material?

a)

It penetrates only synthetic fibers

b)

It is a compound stain consisting of a metal and a dye

c)

It reacts only with hot water

d)

It evaporates quickly

18.

What should be used on a dry ink stain if the fabric is washable?

a)

Only warm water

b)

Salts of lemon or borax solution

c)

Acetone

d)

Hydrogen peroxide only

19.

For red ink stains on woolen and silk fabrics, what sequence is recommended?

a)

Soak in vinegar and water; if needed, use weak permanganate potash followed by bleaching with weak hydrogen peroxide

b)

Apply acetone, then boil in hot suds

c)

Rub with salt and lemon, then bleach with chlorine

d)

Soak in hot water, then cold water

20.

What is the advised immediate action for biro pen (ball point) ink?

a)

Treat with acetone and rinse

b)

Treat immediately with methylated spirit, white/surgical spirit, or another solvent

c)

Soak in hot suds and boil

d)

Bleach with chlorine bleach

21.

Which is the correct first step for removing paint according to the instructions?

a)

Boil the fabric

b)

Scrape off and rub with paint remover or turpentine

c)

Soak in vinegar and water

d)

Apply hydrogen peroxide

22.

If tar stains are stubborn after initial treatment, what next step is recommended?

a)

Boil with bleach

b)

Soak and rub gently

c)

Apply lemon juice and salt

d)

Use acetone

23.

What is the recommended method for iron rust removal before rinsing and washing?

a)

Cover with salt and squeeze lemon juice over it, leaving for about an hour or in sunlight

b)

Soak in cold water and scrub

c)

Apply acetone and blot

d)

Use vinegar and baking soda immediately

24.

Which warning is given for nail varnish removal on acetate rayon fabrics?

a)

Do not use hydrogen peroxide

b)

Do not use acetone because it will dissolve the fabric; use carbon tetrachloride or amyl acetate instead

c)

Do not use turpentine; use vinegar

d)

Avoid warm water rinses

25.

Which substance is recommended for medicine stains that cannot be washed out?

a)

Hydrogen peroxide

b)

White spirit (surgical) or ethyl alcohol

c)

Turpentine

d)

Acetone

26.

What is the correct technique for removing grease, oil, or fat before normal washing?

a)

Scrape off excess, then iron between layers of brown or blotting paper moving the paper frequently from outside toward the center

b)

Soak in hot water with bleach immediately

c)

Apply lemon juice and leave in sunlight

d)

Rinse in cold water only

27.

Which approach is suggested for wax on wool fabrics?

a)

Boil the fabric then scrape

b)

Dab with eucalyptus oil or apply a paste using carbon tetrachloride and fuller’s earth, let dry, then brush off

c)

Use acetone and rinse

d)

Bleach with chlorine immediately

28.

What is a key step in treating mildew stains on cellulose articles according to the text?

a)

Soak in cold salt water overnight

b)

Rub with soap, cover with French chalk, and leave in the sun to bleach, keeping it wet during bleaching

c)

Apply acetone and let air dry

d)

Freeze the fabric before washing

29.

Which initial step is recommended to remove perspiration stains from garments before further treatment?

a)

Dampen with cold water and hang in sunshine

b)

Soak in hot water with bleach

c)

Rub vigorously with bar soap

d)

Apply vinegar directly and iron

30.

For white cottons and linens with perspiration stains, which method is explicitly allowed?

a)

Dry clean only

b)

Boil and bleach

c)

Use hydrogen peroxide only

d)

Freeze then scrape

31.

What solution is recommended to remove perspiration smell from garments?

a)

Eucalyptus oil

b)

Borax solution

c)

Acetic acid

d)

Methylated spirit

32.

If fabric is discoloured by perspiration, what may help restore the colour?

a)

Sponging with weak vinegar or ammonia solution

b)

Applying strong bleach directly

c)

Using petrol as a solvent

d)

Soaking in hot water overnight

33.

What is the immediate action for washable fabrics with scorch marks?

a)

Soak in hot water then boil

b)

Soak immediately in cold water then wash

c)

Apply methylated spirit

d)

Use steam from a kettle

34.

Which product is advised for wool and other delicate fabrics when treating scorch marks?

a)

Strong bleach

b)

Hydrogen peroxide

c)

Turpentine

d)

Vinegar

35.

Why are dye stains described as difficult to remove in the guide?

a)

Because they occur only on wool

b)

Because they may come from another fabric with a running colour

c)

Because they are always oil-based

d)

Because they cannot be bleached

36.

Which treatment is suggested for coloured garments stained with dye?

a)

Methylated spirit with ammonia

b)

Boiling with chlorine bleach only

c)

Freezing and scraping

d)

Borax only

37.

What alternating liquids are recommended for sponging water marks?

a)

Hot water and vinegar

b)

Cold and lukewarm water

c)

Detergent and bleach

d)

Hydrogen peroxide and ammonia

38.

Which sequence correctly describes the dip-and-roll method for water marks?

a)

Dip in cool water, roll in a towel until damp enough to press, then wash in warm water with soapless detergent

b)

Dip in hot water, scrub, then air dry

c)

Dip in vinegar, boil, then bleach

d)

Dip in warm water, dry clean, then iron when dry

39.

What is the recommended household technique involving steam for water mark spots?

a)

Steam over the spout of the kettle and press while still damp

b)

Steam in a closed pot overnight

c)

Steam, then apply bleach immediately

d)

Avoid steam; only cold press

40.

Which solvent is listed as suitable after scraping off chewing gum?

a)

Ethanol only

b)

Turpentine, benzene, petrol or carbon tetrachloride

c)

Bleach

d)

Ammonia

41.

What is the advised treatment for beer or wine on white cotton?

a)

Apply ammonia and rinse

b)

Wash then boil

c)

Use petrol solvent only

d)

Freeze then scrape

42.

Which solution is suggested for removing laundry blue?

a)

Hot solution of vinegar or acetic acid and water

b)

Cold water only

c)

Hydrogen peroxide directly

d)

Ammonia and bleach mix

43.

How should white cottons and linens be treated when stained with laundry blue?

a)

Wash only in cold water

b)

Wash and bleach

c)

Use petrol solvent

d)

Send to dry cleaners only

44.

What is the first step for fruit stains according to the guide?

a)

Apply bleach immediately

b)

Soak in warm water and wash

c)

Freeze and scrape

d)

Use methylated spirit

45.

If fruit stains remain after washing, what is the next recommended treatment?

a)

Dilute hydrogen peroxide

b)

Strong ammonia

c)

Petrol solvent

d)

Boiling in vinegar

46.

Why should cod liver oil stains be washed immediately in hot soapless suds?

a)

Because dried stains are very difficult to remove

b)

Because cold water sets the stain

c)

Because bleach reacts with oil

d)

Because vinegar dissolves oil

47.

Which pre-laundering aid may help remove dried cod liver oil stains?

a)

Rubbing gently with glycerine soapless shampoo

b)

Boiling with bleach

c)

Freezing and scraping

d)

Applying laundry blue

48.

For wool stained with cod liver oil, what is the suggested immediate treatment?

a)

Soak in cold water overnight

b)

Sponge with a grease solvent or liquid detergent and warm water, then wash in lukewarm suds

c)

Apply strong chlorine bleach

d)

Use vinegar only

49.

What is the primary soaking medium for ice cream stains?

a)

Cold plain water

b)

Hot soapless detergent suds

c)

Bleach solution

d)

Vinegar and water

50.

What should be done first for fabric stained with indelible lipstick before laundering?

a)

Boil with bleach

b)

Sponge stain with cold water, then rub Vaseline, eucalyptus oil or glycerine into the stain

c)

Apply vinegar and iron

d)

Freeze and scrape

51.

What is the initial step for an unknown stain on a washable garment?

a)

Apply bleach immediately

b)

Soak and rinse in cold water

c)

Use petrol solvent first

d)

Iron the area to set the stain

52.

If an unknown stain fails to come out after normal washing, what is suggested next?

a)

Try weak agents such as borax, dilute hydrogen peroxide or grease solvents

b)

Use concentrated bleach regardless of fabric

c)

Give up and discard the garment

d)

Heat the stain with an iron

53.

Which initial action is recommended for effective stain removal?

a)

Let the stain dry before treating

b)

Remove stains when fresh

c)

Apply the strongest chemical available

d)

Scrub vigorously from the center outward

54.

For unidentified stains, which approach is advised?

a)

Start with solvents like acetone

b)

Use mild removers first and escalate only if needed

c)

Use metal tools to agitate the stain

d)

Skip washing after treatment

55.

Why are stain removers recommended in solution form?

a)

They increase fabric stiffness

b)

They reduce fabric damage and spread more evenly

c)

They work only on protein stains

d)

They prevent color testing

56.

Which factor is NOT listed as something to know before treating a stain?

a)

Age of stain

b)

Type of fabric

c)

Weather conditions during laundering

d)

Color fastness

57.

Which is a critical do-not for stain removal on wool or colored silks?

a)

Use warm water only

b)

Use strong chemicals

c)

Use white cloths

d)

Blot from the outside in

58.

What is the correct working direction to avoid spreading a stain?

a)

Scrub inward from the outside

b)

Work from the outside in

c)

Work from the inside out

d)

Rub in circles from the center

59.

When a stain spreads during treatment, which category in the material addresses next steps?

a)

Fabric Sensitivity

b)

Troubleshooting & Quality Control

c)

Key Factors to Consider

d)

Critical Do-Nots

60.

Which practical tip helps avoid color transfer during blotting?

a)

Use colored towels for better visibility

b)

Use white cloths or blotting paper

c)

Use metal spoons for precision

d)

Skip testing on a hidden area

61.

Before attempting to remove a stain, which factor is MOST important to determine first?

a)

Guest room number

b)

Age and type of the stain

c)

Cycle length of the washer

d)

Brand of detergent available

62.

A fresh grease stain on cotton is best managed initially by which approach?

a)

Apply heat to set the stain, then wash

b)

Use a solvent or detergent to break down oils

c)

Neutralize with an acid like vinegar

d)

Soak in cold water overnight only

63.

A trainee used bleach on colored silk and caused discoloration. What is the most appropriate next step?

a)

Reapply more bleach to even the color

b)

Ignore it and proceed to wash

c)

Report the incident, stop treatment, and follow corrective procedures for fabric damage

d)

Iron the fabric to fix the color

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