AEMA certification study guide questions and answers
2026\2027 A+ Grade
Where should linen drop when moving clockwise?
- correct answer 11:00 to 4:30 - 120 degrees
Where should linen drop when moving counter-clockwise?
- correct answer 1:00 to 7:30 - 60 degrees
What does overloading your washer cause?
- correct answer - become unbalanced (excessive shaking)\
- cause chemical spotting on clothing
- cause "log roll" (clothes on outside get clean and inside are still dirty)
- needs to be replaced 3-5 years earlier
How do you check if a washer is properly loaded?
- correct answer if you can put your arm in the center of the washer with some but not a lot of
resistance
Formula for loading guidelines
- correct answer volume = (d*d*l)/2200
load weight = 5.25*(volume)
what are baffles/lifters?
- correct answer things sticking out from walls of washer to raise clothing from bottom of wash wheel to
top
,What are the three wash wheel types?
- correct answer open pocket, split-pocket (Pullman), and Y-pocket
what wheel types are commonly used for extremely large workloads?
- correct answer split-pocket (pullman) and y-pocket
why are washer-extractor machines advantageous?
- correct answer - need for separate extractor is eliminated
- weight of load is reduced
-intermediate extractions during washing reduces time, energy and water requirements
who is final inspector of game uniforms?
- correct answer the person who does the folding or hanging of garnments
what does preservation of superior aesthetics mean?
- correct answer keeping uniforms looking good
is there a bad way to store uniforms?
- correct answer not if there is airflow
what sports uniforms should be hung?
- correct answer all uniforms that need to be in pristine condition
what sports uniforms are most prone to wrinkling
- correct answer baseball and football
which uniforms get the most abuse when compared to other sports
- correct answer baseball and football
what finishing technique is recommended for most garments
- correct answer five-and-five dry
,what fabrics should be color set?
- correct answer all, regardless of composition
what is five-and-five cycle
- correct answer low or medium heat for 5 minutes followed by a 5 minute cool down
what are advantages of five-and-five dry?
- correct answer -allows for material to dry without wrinkles
-leaves 2-3% moisture in material so a missed stain may be removed at a later date
what is the worst chemical to use on uniforms
- correct answer fabric softener
what fabrics should be hung to dry?
- correct answer -spandex
-rubber
-elastic
-delicate fabric
what heat should be used to dry uniforms and coaches apparel
- correct answer low heat
what is finishing?
- correct answer drying, pressing or ironing clothes
what are basic steps of washing laundry?
- correct answer 1. loading
2. flush
3. break
4. rinsing
5. souring
6. extraction
, 7. finishing
what is extraction:
- correct answer wash wheel spins at high speed, causing water to be extracted from clothing
what do football reconditioners use extractors for (other than clothes)?
- correct answer -shoulder pads
-shoes
-other items that are air dried
can you use an extractor for delicates?
- correct answer no
what is souring?
- correct answer neutralizes any residual alkalinity that may be present and adds softeners,
antibacterials and brighteners (acidic product)
when are fabric softeners added in the wash cycle?
- correct answer souring stage
what is the rinsing stage
- correct answer when water enters wash wheel with no detergents present
is more than 1 rinse used?
- correct answer yes, most 50-100 lb washers have 3 rinses usually
what is the break cycle?
- correct answer also called the "wash" cycle when detergents are added and most cleaning occurs
what is the flush cycle?
- correct answer rinses away soils before detergent is added, helps prevent stains from setting and
prepare garments for chemical exposure by bringing them to the correct temperature.
2026\2027 A+ Grade
Where should linen drop when moving clockwise?
- correct answer 11:00 to 4:30 - 120 degrees
Where should linen drop when moving counter-clockwise?
- correct answer 1:00 to 7:30 - 60 degrees
What does overloading your washer cause?
- correct answer - become unbalanced (excessive shaking)\
- cause chemical spotting on clothing
- cause "log roll" (clothes on outside get clean and inside are still dirty)
- needs to be replaced 3-5 years earlier
How do you check if a washer is properly loaded?
- correct answer if you can put your arm in the center of the washer with some but not a lot of
resistance
Formula for loading guidelines
- correct answer volume = (d*d*l)/2200
load weight = 5.25*(volume)
what are baffles/lifters?
- correct answer things sticking out from walls of washer to raise clothing from bottom of wash wheel to
top
,What are the three wash wheel types?
- correct answer open pocket, split-pocket (Pullman), and Y-pocket
what wheel types are commonly used for extremely large workloads?
- correct answer split-pocket (pullman) and y-pocket
why are washer-extractor machines advantageous?
- correct answer - need for separate extractor is eliminated
- weight of load is reduced
-intermediate extractions during washing reduces time, energy and water requirements
who is final inspector of game uniforms?
- correct answer the person who does the folding or hanging of garnments
what does preservation of superior aesthetics mean?
- correct answer keeping uniforms looking good
is there a bad way to store uniforms?
- correct answer not if there is airflow
what sports uniforms should be hung?
- correct answer all uniforms that need to be in pristine condition
what sports uniforms are most prone to wrinkling
- correct answer baseball and football
which uniforms get the most abuse when compared to other sports
- correct answer baseball and football
what finishing technique is recommended for most garments
- correct answer five-and-five dry
,what fabrics should be color set?
- correct answer all, regardless of composition
what is five-and-five cycle
- correct answer low or medium heat for 5 minutes followed by a 5 minute cool down
what are advantages of five-and-five dry?
- correct answer -allows for material to dry without wrinkles
-leaves 2-3% moisture in material so a missed stain may be removed at a later date
what is the worst chemical to use on uniforms
- correct answer fabric softener
what fabrics should be hung to dry?
- correct answer -spandex
-rubber
-elastic
-delicate fabric
what heat should be used to dry uniforms and coaches apparel
- correct answer low heat
what is finishing?
- correct answer drying, pressing or ironing clothes
what are basic steps of washing laundry?
- correct answer 1. loading
2. flush
3. break
4. rinsing
5. souring
6. extraction
, 7. finishing
what is extraction:
- correct answer wash wheel spins at high speed, causing water to be extracted from clothing
what do football reconditioners use extractors for (other than clothes)?
- correct answer -shoulder pads
-shoes
-other items that are air dried
can you use an extractor for delicates?
- correct answer no
what is souring?
- correct answer neutralizes any residual alkalinity that may be present and adds softeners,
antibacterials and brighteners (acidic product)
when are fabric softeners added in the wash cycle?
- correct answer souring stage
what is the rinsing stage
- correct answer when water enters wash wheel with no detergents present
is more than 1 rinse used?
- correct answer yes, most 50-100 lb washers have 3 rinses usually
what is the break cycle?
- correct answer also called the "wash" cycle when detergents are added and most cleaning occurs
what is the flush cycle?
- correct answer rinses away soils before detergent is added, helps prevent stains from setting and
prepare garments for chemical exposure by bringing them to the correct temperature.
