AEMA certification study guide question
with answers
Where should linen drop when moving clockwise? - - 11:00 to 4:30 - 120 degrees
-Where should linen drop when moving counter-clockwise? - - 1:00 to 7:30 - 60
degrees
-What does overloading your washer cause? - - - 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? - - if you can put your arm in
the center of the washer with some but not a lot of resistance
-Formula for loading guidelines - - volume = (d*d*l)/2200
load weight = 5.25*(volume)
-what are baffles/lifters? - - things sticking out from walls of washer to raise
clothing from bottom of wash wheel to top
-What are the three wash wheel types? - - open pocket, split-pocket (Pullman),
and Y-pocket
-what wheel types are commonly used for extremely large workloads? - - split-
pocket (pullman) and y-pocket
-why are washer-extractor machines advantageous? - - - 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? - - the person who does the folding or
hanging of garnments
-what does preservation of superior aesthetics mean? - - keeping uniforms looking
good
-is there a bad way to store uniforms? - - not if there is airflow
-what sports uniforms should be hung? - - all uniforms that need to be in pristine
condition
-what sports uniforms are most prone to wrinkling - - baseball and football
, -which uniforms get the most abuse when compared to other sports - - baseball
and football
-what finishing technique is recommended for most garments - - five-and-five dry
-what fabrics should be color set? - - all, regardless of composition
-what is five-and-five cycle - - low or medium heat for 5 minutes followed by a 5
minute cool down
-what are advantages of five-and-five dry? - - -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 - - fabric softener
-what fabrics should be hung to dry? - - -spandex
-rubber
-elastic
-delicate fabric
-what heat should be used to dry uniforms and coaches apparel - - low heat
-what is finishing? - - drying, pressing or ironing clothes
-what are basic steps of washing laundry? - - 1. loading
2. flush
3. break
4. rinsing
5. souring
6. extraction
7. finishing
-what is extraction: - - wash wheel spins at high speed, causing water to be
extracted from clothing
-what do football reconditioners use extractors for (other than clothes)? - - -
shoulder pads
-shoes
-other items that are air dried
-can you use an extractor for delicates? - - no
-what is souring? - - 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? - - souring stage
-what is the rinsing stage - - when water enters wash wheel with no detergents
present
, -is more than 1 rinse used? - - yes, most 50-100 lb washers have 3 rinses usually
-what is the break cycle? - - also called the "wash" cycle when detergents are
added and most cleaning occurs
-what is the flush cycle? - - 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.
-when does flush cycle occur? - - usually first in washing cycle
-where should you soak garments? - - controlled environment such as washing
machine
-What is in a soak bath? - - water and a mild detergent with emulsifier
-can you soak uniforms on the way home from a game? - - no
-what is pre-wash? - - usually first cycle on fixed cycle washing machines, allows
water to remove loose granules that sit on fabric, and allows fabric to absorb water
(similar to flush)
-how long is prewash? - - 1-5 minutes (usually 3)
-what temperature will red dyes bleed at? - - 95 degrees
-what temperature will blues and greens bleed at? - - 110 degrees
-What are elements of cleaning efficiency? - - W.A.T.C.H. (Water, Action, Time,
Chemical, Heat)
-What does WATCH stand for? - - -Water
-Action
-Temperature
-Chemical
-Heat
-should you send uniforms to the dry cleaners? - - Only when absolutely necessary
(not recommended)
-what temperature should uniforms be washed? - - cool to warm water
-what is hard water? - - any water with a concentration of grains above 5 parts per
million
-what is soft water? - - any water with a concentration of grains below 5 parts per
million
-what type of water is harder to work with? - - Hard water
with answers
Where should linen drop when moving clockwise? - - 11:00 to 4:30 - 120 degrees
-Where should linen drop when moving counter-clockwise? - - 1:00 to 7:30 - 60
degrees
-What does overloading your washer cause? - - - 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? - - if you can put your arm in
the center of the washer with some but not a lot of resistance
-Formula for loading guidelines - - volume = (d*d*l)/2200
load weight = 5.25*(volume)
-what are baffles/lifters? - - things sticking out from walls of washer to raise
clothing from bottom of wash wheel to top
-What are the three wash wheel types? - - open pocket, split-pocket (Pullman),
and Y-pocket
-what wheel types are commonly used for extremely large workloads? - - split-
pocket (pullman) and y-pocket
-why are washer-extractor machines advantageous? - - - 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? - - the person who does the folding or
hanging of garnments
-what does preservation of superior aesthetics mean? - - keeping uniforms looking
good
-is there a bad way to store uniforms? - - not if there is airflow
-what sports uniforms should be hung? - - all uniforms that need to be in pristine
condition
-what sports uniforms are most prone to wrinkling - - baseball and football
, -which uniforms get the most abuse when compared to other sports - - baseball
and football
-what finishing technique is recommended for most garments - - five-and-five dry
-what fabrics should be color set? - - all, regardless of composition
-what is five-and-five cycle - - low or medium heat for 5 minutes followed by a 5
minute cool down
-what are advantages of five-and-five dry? - - -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 - - fabric softener
-what fabrics should be hung to dry? - - -spandex
-rubber
-elastic
-delicate fabric
-what heat should be used to dry uniforms and coaches apparel - - low heat
-what is finishing? - - drying, pressing or ironing clothes
-what are basic steps of washing laundry? - - 1. loading
2. flush
3. break
4. rinsing
5. souring
6. extraction
7. finishing
-what is extraction: - - wash wheel spins at high speed, causing water to be
extracted from clothing
-what do football reconditioners use extractors for (other than clothes)? - - -
shoulder pads
-shoes
-other items that are air dried
-can you use an extractor for delicates? - - no
-what is souring? - - 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? - - souring stage
-what is the rinsing stage - - when water enters wash wheel with no detergents
present
, -is more than 1 rinse used? - - yes, most 50-100 lb washers have 3 rinses usually
-what is the break cycle? - - also called the "wash" cycle when detergents are
added and most cleaning occurs
-what is the flush cycle? - - 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.
-when does flush cycle occur? - - usually first in washing cycle
-where should you soak garments? - - controlled environment such as washing
machine
-What is in a soak bath? - - water and a mild detergent with emulsifier
-can you soak uniforms on the way home from a game? - - no
-what is pre-wash? - - usually first cycle on fixed cycle washing machines, allows
water to remove loose granules that sit on fabric, and allows fabric to absorb water
(similar to flush)
-how long is prewash? - - 1-5 minutes (usually 3)
-what temperature will red dyes bleed at? - - 95 degrees
-what temperature will blues and greens bleed at? - - 110 degrees
-What are elements of cleaning efficiency? - - W.A.T.C.H. (Water, Action, Time,
Chemical, Heat)
-What does WATCH stand for? - - -Water
-Action
-Temperature
-Chemical
-Heat
-should you send uniforms to the dry cleaners? - - Only when absolutely necessary
(not recommended)
-what temperature should uniforms be washed? - - cool to warm water
-what is hard water? - - any water with a concentration of grains above 5 parts per
million
-what is soft water? - - any water with a concentration of grains below 5 parts per
million
-what type of water is harder to work with? - - Hard water
