J/SHS

TVL - HE (Housekeeping)
Activity Sheet Quarter 4 - MELC 1
Laundry Linen and Guest Clothes

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

TLE/TVL – HE (Housekeeping)
Activity Sheet No. 3
First Edition, 2021

Published in the Philippines

By the Department of Education
Region 6 – Western Visayas

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Development Team of the TLE/TVL– HE (Housekeeping) Activity Sheet

Writer: Ma. Teresa B. Palacios

Illustrator: Erwin A. Jalwin Jr.
Content Evaluator: Ellen Louis D. Jalwin
Language Evaluator: Arlene M. Serisola
Layout Artist: Ma. Teresa B. Palacios
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Introductory Message

Welcome to TLE/TVL – HE (Housekeeping)!

The Learning Activity Sheet is a product of the collaborative efforts of the

Schools Division of Bacolod and DepEd Regional Office VI - Western Visayas
through the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD). This is
developed to guide the learning facilitators (teachers, parents, and responsible
adults) in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Basic Education
Curriculum.

The Learning Activity Sheet is self-directed instructional materials aimed to

guide the learners in accomplishing activities at their own pace and time using the
contextualized resources in the community. This will also assist the learners in
acquiring the lifelong learning skills, knowledge and attitudes for productivity and
employment.

For learning facilitator:

The TLE/TVL – HE (Housekeeping) will help you facilitate the leaching-
learning activities specified in each Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC)
with minimal or no face-to-face encounter between you and learner. This will be
made available to the learners with the references/links to ease the independent
learning.

For the learner:

The TLE/TVL – HE (Housekeeping) is developed to help you continue
learning even if you are not in school. This learning material provides you with
meaningful and engaging activities for independent learning. Being an active learner
carefully read and understands the instructions then perform the activities and
answer the assessments. This will be returned to your facilitator on the agreed
schedule.

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 Quarter 4, Week 3

Learning Activity Sheet (LAS) No. 3

Name of Learner:___________________________________________________
Grade and Sec.:_______________________________ Date: ________________

TLE/TVL – HE (Housekeeping) LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Laundry Linen and Guest Clothes

I. Learning Competency with Code:

 Process laundry items TLE_HEHK9-12LL-IVc-13
 Enumerate and discuss the usage of stain removing agents
II. Background Information for Learners
One of the most troublesome problems in laundering is the removal
of spots and stains. Laundry is frequently discarded due to stains or
damage to the fabric caused by trying to remove stains. Thus, it is
important to have knowledge to the kind of fabric the garments are made
of, so that care and attention is be given to different spots, stains, and
defects so that remedies can be done. Stain removal is safe and effective
if the right procedure and stain removal agents are used.
Classification and Usage of Stain Removing Agents

Stain is a discoloration that can be clearly distinguished from the

surface of the material. They are caused by the chemical or physical
interaction of two dissimilar materials.
Below are types of stain removal products with its safety guiding tips:

Natural

Alcohol
• A very effective multi-purpose, tough stain remover. It works as grease
and tannin spot stain remover on non-washable fabrics.
• It also works well on chalk, grass, and ballpoint ink stains. It can be
done by diluting 1-cup alcohol in 2 cups water for use on acetates,
triacetates, and non-colorfast fabrics.

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Ammonia
• A natural by-product of decaying animals, plants, bacteria, animal and
human wastes.
• A useful alkaline antidote to acidic vinegar, lemon and bleach stains,
and also works well on tough, greasy stains.
• When using ammonia, always wear gloves and mask. Make sure the
room is well-ventilated.
Bicarbonate of soda
• It is a cheap and very effective non – toxic abrasive stain remover that
is made from soda ash.
• A miracle natural stain remover with lots of uses around the home from
cleaning tiles to deodorizing fridges.
• Mixed with lemon juice, bicarbonate of soda makes a powerful all-
purpose cleaner and stain remover for sinks, baths and kitchen
surfaces.
Bread

 A slice of white bread removes dirty fingermarks from walls and fresh
dirt-
marks from non – washable fabrics.

• It is also useful as an instant sponge at the dinner table.

• When using bread as stain-remover, soak a slice of bread in soda
water and place it over the stain.
Corn flour

• A natural thickening agent used in cooking, but is also a highly

versatile greasy stain remover.
• Both works on washable and non- washable fabrics including wool and
silk.
• To effectively use corn flour as stain-remover, rub it into the stain and
leave for 30 minutes and brush off.
Cream of tartar

• A natural by-product of the wine-making process that comes from the

sediment left at the bottom of the barrels after fermentation.

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 • It makes a good, natural pre-wash soak for whites like tablecloths and
napkins.
• To use cream of tartar as stain-remover, dilute 2 tablespoons in 1 litre
of warm water and soak for 30 minutes. Mix to a paste with lemon juice
to make spot stain remover and leave for 30 minutes and rinse.
Denture cleaning tablets

• An excellent tannin stain remover for white cottons.

• Dissolve as directed and apply as a spot stain remover with a soft cloth
or soak for 1 hour.
Eucalyptus oil

• A natural antiseptic comes from eucalyptus leaves.

• Removes greasy and oily stains.
• Apply by using a clean white cloth to tar stains after softening with
glycerin.
Lemon Juice

• A natural mild bleach that works both on washable and non-washable

fabrics.
• To use, apply directly to the stain and leave it dry.
• It is powerful rust remover. Wet the rust, sprinkle with salt and then
with lemon juice. Leave for 1 hour and then scrub.
Milk

• Enzymes in milk break down the proteins that turn it sour to cheese
remarkably works on some stains.
• Effective soak for ballpoint ink, red juice and newsprint stains.

• Saturate the fabric and leave for 2 – 4 hours, then rinse thoroughly.

Potato
• Natural enzyme stain sticks.

• Works as a quick spot dirt remover on non-washable fabrics.

• To use, slice in half and rub over the dirty stain before
laundering.

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Soap
• A surfactant that increases the spreading and wetting properties of a
liquid.

• Main cleaning agent combine with water for easy removal of dirt.

Soda water
• A safe, clean way to get rid of liquid stains on clothes.

• Better to work from the back of the stain.

• Works well on perfume stains, ointments, suntan lotion, red wine,

coffee, yogurt, milk, and cream.

Talcum powder
• An absorbing mineral which is useful for oil and grease stains.

• To use, rub gently into the stain and leave for 30 minutes and brush
off.

Washing soda
• A hydrated sodium carbonate that is an excellent substitute for
chemical solvent stain removers.
• Good for greasy stains such as wax, lipstick and petroleum oil.

• Use as a spot stain remover by mixing to a paste with water

White Vinegar

• A natural mild bleach that dissolves dirt and grease and act as a water
softener.
• Makes an excellent bleach substitute without the noxoius chemicals or
fumes.
• To use, dilute ½ cup to 4.5 liters water as a general soaker.

Chemical

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Amyl acetate
▪ Used as a solvent and flavoring agent that is good for removing glue
from non-acetate fabric. Scratch up an absorbent cloth and place the
front of the stain over it while you dab on the wrong side

Bleach
• Contains 3 % hydrogen peroxide, all fabric bleach and chlorine bleach

• 3 % hydrogen peroxide, the mildest bleach and generally safe for all
fabrics, then all fabric bleach is mild which is generally safe for all
fabrics and colors. While chlorine bleach is the strongest bleach and
should always be diluted before use.
• When using bleach, always wear protective gloves.

Color removers
• Contain sodium hydrosulphite which works as a reductive bleach to
remove dyes from fabrics.
• Use it on whites, or if you intend to remove all color.

Color retainers
• These contain an organic dye – fixing agent that helps to set colors on
non- colorfast cottons and polyesters.
• Recommended for laundering home – dyed fabrics.

Color whitener
 Sodium hydrosulphite and anhydrous sodium carbonate remove stains
and whiten fabrics you can not bleach such as net curtains and white
nylon bras.
Detergent
• Granular for washing powder and heavy duty for liquid.

• Better for cold water soaks and cool washes.

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 III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites (With Possible
Materials for experiments/activities)

Book:
Urbiztondo,L.A., (2016). Housekeeping. Quezon City:, Rex Bookstore, Inc.
Manuals:
Department of Education, K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum, Technology and
Livelihood Education Learning Module: Household Services Exploratory Course
Grade 9.

IV. Activity Proper

Activity 1. Matching Type
Directions. Match the items in Column A with those in Column B. Use a
separate sheet of paper.

A B
_____1. A natural thickening agent used in cooking which
is is also highly versatile in removing greasy stain. a. alcohol
r _____2. A grease-absorbing mineral that is useful for oil
b. amyl acetate
a and grease stains.
c. talcum powder
_____3. A liquid mixture of amyl acetate and nutro-
cellulose. d. eucalyptus oil

_____4. An effective multi-purpose tough stain remover e. corn flour

that works well on chalk, grease, and ballpoint f. bleach
ink.
_____5. A natural antiseptic which comes from eucalyptus
leaves.

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 Activity 2. Let’s Remove Stains!
Directions: In a short size bond paper, discuss two methods of stain removal.
Attach inside the box pictures of your finished product, then make your own short
report describing how you removed a particular stain. You will be evaluated using the
rubrics provided.

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V. Reflection
Direction: Complete the sentence. Use a separate sheet of paper.
In this lesson, I have learned that…
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Rubrics for Scoring

SCORING RUBRICS FOR STAIN REMOVAL

Points
Criteria Score
(Rating)
Stain removal procedure is correctly followed. The choice of
stain removal materials is suited to the stain and fabric. The
10 workmanship shows clear evidence of outstanding appearance
as evaluated.

Stain removal procedure is correctly followed but leaves some

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minor details of the expected appearance as evaluated.

Performance output lacks manifestation of keen attention and

6 effort and leaves some major details of the expected appearance
as evaluated.

4 Performance output shows little understanding of correct stain

removal procedure.

Performance output shows no understanding of correct stain

2 removal procedure and submission is only for compliance to the
course requirement.
Total Score

VI. Answer Key

Activity 1.
1. e
2, c
3. b
4. a
5. d

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