KCSE HOME SCIENCE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

You are planning to attend your brother’s wedding party. Describe the procedure you would follow to;Thorough clean the leather handbag with a polyester lining that you will use.

4/6/2020

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You are planning to attend your brother’s wedding party. Describe the procedure you would follow to;Thorough clean the leather handbag with a polyester lining that you will use.

Empty the handbag of its contents.
Brush the top of the handbag.
Wipe the polyester lining using a cloth wrung out of warm soapy water.
Wipe the lining with a clean cloth wrung out of clean warm water
Wipe the handbag with a damp cloth.
Apply cream sparingly and evenly using a clean rag
Leave for a few minutes for the cream to set.
Rub firmly with a clean rag .
Use a clean fluffy cloth to buff the handbag.
Stuff before storing.

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You are planning to attend your brother’s wedding party. Describe the procedure you would follow to;Launder the silk dress you intend to wear.

4/6/2020

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You are planning to attend your brother’s wedding party. Describe the procedure you would follow to;Launder the silk dress you intend to wear.

Wash by kneading and squeezing using warm water and a mild detergent
Rub the heavily soiled parts on the palms of the hands
Rinse in warm water
Final rinse in cold water
Add methylated spirit to final rinse
Squeeze out excess water
Remove moisture by folding the dress on a towel
Press using a moderately warm iron on the wrong side
Air to dry
Fold and store

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Outline the steps you would follow to thoroughly clean the dressing mirror.

3/6/2020

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Outline the steps you would follow to thoroughly clean the dressing mirror.

Do not use commercial cleaners.
Collect all the equipment and materials required
Remove dust using a dry) cloth wipes/rubs the mirror using a cloth wrung out of warm soapy water.
Rinse using a cloth wrung out of clean warm water.
Dry using a clean dry cloth/newspaper/sponge
Buff mirror using a soft clean dry non-fluffy/lintless cloth/newspaper.
Clean equipment used and store appropriately.

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Describe the procedure you would follow when laundering a coloured cotton handkerchief.

3/6/2020

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Describe the procedure you would follow when laundering a coloured cotton handkerchief.

wash in warm soapy water using friction method
rinse in clean warm water
finally rinse in cold water, add vinegar
dry in the shade
iron while slightly damp using a hot iron Air and fold appropriately

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You are planning to host your sister's graduation party at home.Without the use of chlorine, outline the procedure you would use to make muddy contaminated water safe for drinking and store ready for use.

3/6/2020

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You are planning to host your sister's graduation party at home.Without the use of chlorine, outline the procedure you would use to make muddy contaminated water safe for drinking and store ready for use.

Leave the water to stand for sometime for mud to settle at the bottom of the container and then decant
filter using a filter paper/home filter/clean cloth
Boil the water.
Put the boiled water in a clean container
Cover with clean lid/cover

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You are at home over the weekend. Outline the procedure you would use for each of the following:

3/6/2020

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You are at home over the weekend. Outline the procedure you would use for each of the following:

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Outline the procedure for thorough cleaning a canvas bag that she will use after the party.

3/6/2020

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Outline the procedure for thorough cleaning a canvas bag that she will use after the party.

Collect equipment and materials
Empty the bag
Shake to remove loose dirt.
Soak in cold water.
Wash in warm soapy water, scrub, using a soft brush/maize cob, use circular movement.
Rinse in warm water, final rinse in cold water.
Shake to remove excess water and to straighten the fibre.
Dry on a cloth line.
Store

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Outline the procedure to follow when arranging flowers for the party.

3/6/2020

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Outline the procedure to follow when arranging flowers for the party.

Ensure the flowers are fresh (not withered).
Take the wire mesh or pin holder and place in the flower vase.
Fill the vase three quarter full of water.
First place the tallest stem of foliage and then fill in with depending on the desired shape .
Avoid using a lot of short stemmed flowers nicked in around the rim
Check if the flower arrangement is in order.
Adjust appropriately.
Avoid overcrowding the flowers.

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Your cousin is celebrating her 17th birthday and has asked you to assist her in the preparations.State three factors to consider when setting a table for the invited guests.

3/6/2020

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Your cousin is celebrating her 7th birthday and has asked you to assist her in the preparations.State three factors to consider when setting a table for the invited guests.

The number of guests.
The number of courses.
The cutlery and crockery required.
The menu.
The occasion

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Describe how you would clean a plain wooden chopping board.

3/6/2020

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Describe how you would clean a plain wooden chopping board.

Collect equipment and materials
Clean with a soft/scouring brush and warm soapy water,
a portion at a time scrubbing along the grain overlapping the portions;
Rinse in warm water to remove soap and dirt;
Final rinse in cold water to freshen;
Dry with dry cloth/leave to dry
Clean equipment and store

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Outline the procedure for laundering a loose coloured cotton T-shirt.

3/6/2020

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Outline the procedure for laundering a loose coloured cotton T-shirt.

Collect equipment and materials
Wash in lukewarm soapy water using kneading and squeezing ;
Wash quickly to minimize colour loss;
Rinse in lukewarm water to remove soap and dirt;
Final rinse in cold water with salt and vinegar;
Squeeze out excess water ;
Dry flat on a clean surface under a shade
Press with a warm iron on W.S
avoiding the ribbing;
Air and fold.

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Your parents are away for the weekend and have asked you to clean the house thoroughly.Describe how you would clean an oil painted wall in the sitting room.

3/6/2020

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Your parents are away for the weekend and have asked you to clean the house thoroughly.Describe how you would clean an oil painted wall in the sitting room.

Collect equipment and materials
Dust using a dry cloth to remove loose dirt
Wipe using a clean cloth wrung from warm soapy water
Work from low levels going upwards to avoid tear marks/trickling stains
Clean a portion at a time slightly overlapping the parts
Rinse immediately by wiping with a cloth wrung out of clean water
Start from top coming downwards
Dry with a dry soft non fluffy cloth
Clean equipment, materials and store

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Describe the procedure you would follow when laundering a coloured cotton handkerchief.

2/6/2020

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Describe the procedure you would follow when laundering a coloured cotton handkerchief.

wash in warm soapy water using friction method rinse in clean warm water
finally rinse in cold water, add vinegar
dry in the shade
iron while slightly damp using a hot iron Air and fold appropriately

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Outline the procedure you would follow to thoroughly clean the plastic chairs to be used for the occasion.

2/6/2020

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Outline the procedure you would follow to thoroughly clean the plastic chairs to be used for the occasion.

Collect equipment and materials
dust the chairs with a dry cloth remove mud with a blunt stick or wet cloth clean with warm soapy water using a soft cloth/sisal fibres/sponge
from top to bottom/underneath/back
rinse using warm water
final rinse with cold water
remove excessive water using a clean cloth/turn/tilt chair upside down so that
water can drain off
buff with a clean dry non fluffy cloth
clean equipment, dry and store

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Outline the steps you would follow to thorough clean the dressing mirror you will use.

2/6/2020

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Outline the steps you would follow to thorough clean the dressing mirror you will use.

Collect all the equipment and materials required
Remove dust using a dry cloth wipe /rub the mirror using a cloth wrung out of warm soapy water.
Rinse using a cloth wrung out of clean warm water.
Dry using a clean dry cloth/newspaper/sponge
Buff mirror using a soft clean dry non-fluffy/ lintless cloth / newspaper .
Clean equipment used and store appropriately .

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You are planning to attend your sister’s pre-wedding party.Describe the procedure you would follow to launder a silk blouse/shin you intend to wear.

2/6/2020

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You are planning to attend your sister’s pre-wedding party.Describe the procedure you would follow to launder a silk blouse/shin you intend to wear.

Collect all the equipment and laundry materials needed .
Shake to remove loose dust if any
Wash by kneading and squeezing in warm water using a mild detergent soapy.
Rinse several times/thoroughly in warm water with the final rinse in cold
water in which methylated spirit / vinegar has been added.
Squeeze/roll the blouse / shit. Dry/roll with a clean dry towel or
Dry under a shade on a clothes line secured with pegs / hanger.
Iron using a moderately hot/warm iron on the wrong side
Air to dry completely.
Fold/hang /store/keep
Clean equipment used and store appropriately.

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You are planning to travel with your one year old sister. Give the procedure you would use to:,clean the baby’s plastic cup you will use on the way;Clean an aluminum saucepan that was previously used to boil the baby’s milk;Launder a coloured linen s

1/6/2020

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You are planning to travel with your one year old sister. Give the procedure you would use to: ,clean the baby’s plastic cup you will use on the way;Clean an aluminum saucepan that was previously used to boil the baby’s milk;Launder a coloured linen shirt with a fresh tea stain.

Cleaning a plastic cup

Clean/soft abrasive/sisal wash in hot/warm soapy water using a soft cloth or sponge.
rinse thoroughly in hot/warm water.
drip dry /dry with a cloth
pack appropriately .
Store/keep well/right place/bag/basket

Clean an aluminum saucepan that was previously used to boil the baby’s milk;

Cleaning aluminum sauce pan previously used to boil milk.soak in cold water
wash/clean with warm/hot/soapy water. Using an abrasive/sand/ash/steel wool
inside/outside .
rinse thoroughly in warm/hot water.
dry with a dry cloth/drip on a rack or draining board

Launder a coloured linen shirt with a fresh tea stain.

Laundering a coloured linen shirt with a fresh tea stain. pour water through the stain.
soak in cold water
wash in warm soapy water using friction method/gebtke friction/rubbing.
rinse in warm water.
final rinse in cold water to which salt has been added/vinega .
Dry under a shade on a clothes' line.
iron while damp using a hot/warm iron.
air fold and store appropriately.

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Outline the steps you would follow to clean his muddy leather shoes with laces in readiness for polishing

1/6/2020

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Outline the steps you would follow to clean his muddy leather shoes with laces in readiness for polishing

Protect the working surface
Remove the laces, wash in warm soapy water using friction method
Rinse in clean cold water put/hang to dry on a cloth-line
Scrape off the mud with a blunt object/back of knife stick
Clean the shoes with a cloth /wrung out of warm soapy water.
Rinse/wipe with a cloth wrung out of clean water
Wipe/clean the inside with a damp piece of cloth
Dry in airy place/or under a shade

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Your ten year old brother is among the selected pupils for the National Drama Festival,Describe the procedure you would follow to launder his knitted acrylic scarf in readiness for use on stage.

1/6/2020

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Your ten year old brother is among the selected pupils for the National Drama Festival, Describe the procedure you would follow to launder his knitted acrylic scarf in readiness for use on stage.

Prepare/Collect the equipment and materials required
Shake to remove loose dirt
Wash by kneading and squeezing in warm water using a mild detergent /soapy water
Rinse several times in warm water.
Squeeze out as much water as possible without wringing or twisting
Roll in a dry clean lesso/towel to remove excess water
Hang/Dry flat down under shade
Press using a warm iron
Air and fold
Clear equipment use and store appropriately

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Outline the procedure you would use when cleaning a toilet to be used by the guest of honour.

31/5/2020

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Outline the procedure you would use when cleaning a toilet to be used by the guest of honour.

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Give six rules you would observe when removing stains from table napkins to be used for the occasion.

31/5/2020

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Give six rules you would observe when removing stains from table napkins to be used for the occasion.

Identify type of fabric before choosing stain removal agent.
If alkaline stain based. use acidic and vise versa.
Remove stains from the outside to the inside.
Remove stains when they are fresh.
Use specific stain removal agents for stains that are clearly identified.
If the nature of the stain is not known.. try the least harmful method first.
Use correct procedure when removing stains.
When treating stains, try several weak applications of the stain removal agent rather than one strong one.
Stain removal agents must be used in the recommended form.
When fabric is immersed in solution. it should not be allowed to stay longer than necessary.
Once the stain is removed, the articles should be washed immediately to remove traces of the agent.
Work on the stain before washing.
Identify the type of stain first.

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You are preparing for the school’s prize giving day.Describe the method you would use to clean a varnished wooden table to be used for the occasion.

31/5/2020

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You are preparing for the school’s prize giving day. Describe the method you would use to clean a varnished wooden table to be used for the occasion.

Dust the surface with a soft cloth/duster.
Wring out the soft cloth in warm soapy water/warm water with vinegar added to it and wipe the surface carefully.
Rinse using soft cloth wrung in warm water.
Dry thoroughly with a dry soft cloth.
Rub with a little furniture cream polish/linseed oil/cold black tea.
Buff to shine

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Outline the steps to follow when laundering the woollen sweater you will wear.

31/5/2020

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Outline the steps to follow when laundering the woollen sweater you will wear.

Take measurements and record /dray the outline.
Wash in warm soapy water using krleading and squeezing method without lifting from basin.
Rinse in warm soapy water.
Final rinse in warm water.
Squeeze out the excess water.
Roll the sweater in a clean towel.
Take measurements and reshape.
Dry flat under shade on a clean surface.
Press using a warm iron avoiding the ribbing.
Air.
Fold appropriately.

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You are planning to go for a picnic. Giving reasons outline the procedure you would use to thoroughly clean a synthetic bag without a base board.

31/5/2020

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You are planning to go for a picnic. Giving reasons outline the procedure you would use to thoroughly clean a synthetic bag without a base board.

Shake/ dust the bag to remove loose dirt.
Scrub to remove fixed dirt with a soft brush/ sisal fibres in warm soapy water to remove fixed dirt.
Scrub a small portion at a time using cold soapy water.
Clean inside and outside to ensure both sides are clean.
Rinse in warm water to remove soap and dirt.
Rinse finally in cold water to freshen it.
Dry upside down to remove excess water.
Dry under a shade to avoid it fading.

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You have been left at home with your younger brother

7/5/2020

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KCSE Home Science Questions With Answers

You are planning to attend your brother’s wedding party. Describe the procedure you would follow to;Thorough clean the leather handbag with a polyester lining that you will use.

You are planning to attend your brother’s wedding party. Describe the procedure you would follow to;Launder the silk dress you intend to wear.

Outline the steps you would follow to thoroughly clean the dressing mirror.

Describe the procedure you would follow when laundering a coloured cotton handkerchief.

You are planning to host your sister's graduation party at home.Without the use of chlorine, outline the procedure you would use to make muddy contaminated water safe for drinking and store ready for use.

You are at home over the weekend. Outline the procedure you would use for each of the following:

Outline the procedure for thorough cleaning a canvas bag that she will use after the party.

Outline the procedure to follow when arranging flowers for the party.

Your cousin is celebrating her 7th birthday and has asked you to assist her in the preparations.State three factors to consider when setting a table for the invited guests.

Describe how you would clean a plain wooden chopping board.

Outline the procedure for laundering a loose coloured cotton T-shirt.

Your parents are away for the weekend and have asked you to clean the house thoroughly.Describe how you would clean an oil painted wall in the sitting room.

Describe the procedure you would follow when laundering a coloured cotton handkerchief.

Outline the procedure you would follow to thoroughly clean the plastic chairs to be used for the occasion.

Outline the steps you would follow to thorough clean the dressing mirror you will use.

You are planning to attend your sister’s pre-wedding party.Describe the procedure you would follow to launder a silk blouse/shin you intend to wear.

You are planning to travel with your one year old sister. Give the procedure you would use to: ,clean the baby’s plastic cup you will use on the way;Clean an aluminum saucepan that was previously used to boil the baby’s milk;Launder a coloured linen shirt with a fresh tea stain.

Outline the steps you would follow to clean his muddy leather shoes with laces in readiness for polishing

Your ten year old brother is among the selected pupils for the National Drama Festival, Describe the procedure you would follow to launder his knitted acrylic scarf in readiness for use on stage.

Outline the procedure you would use when cleaning a toilet to be used by the guest of honour.

Give six rules you would observe when removing stains from table napkins to be used for the occasion.

You are preparing for the school’s prize giving day. Describe the method you would use to clean a varnished wooden table to be used for the occasion.

Outline the steps to follow when laundering the woollen sweater you will wear.

You are planning to go for a picnic. Giving reasons outline the procedure you would use to thoroughly clean a synthetic bag without a base board.

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