Laundry: How To
How do you separate light-colored clothing from dark-colored clothing before doing laundry?
Separate by color & fabric.
Name one brand of laundry detergent?
answers may vary
How can you prevent colors from fading in the wash?
Wash in cold water.
Why should you sort your laundry before washing?
So fabric colors don't bleed into each other & to keep other fabrics from interacting with each other.
What is the recommended way to dry delicate clothing items?
Air Dry
What is the first step you should take before doing laundry?
Read care labels.
Name one type of fabric softener.
Snuggles, Downy, Method, Bounce, Gain, etc.
What should you do before washing new clothing items for the first time?
READ THE CARE LABEL!!
What are the 4 main categories for sorting laundry?
brights, lights, darks, whites
What is the purpose of dryer sheets?
Reduce static cling
What is the recommended water temperature for washing white clothing?
Between 90- & 130-degrees Fahrenheit
What does bleach do to clothing?
Helps whiten, brighten & remove stains.
What is the benefit of air-drying laundry instead of using a dryer?
Clothing will last longer, save money, clothing will fit better, etc.
True or False: Can you wash light and dark-colored clothing together?
FALSE
How can you prevent clothes from shrinking in the dryer?
Read the care label & wash in cold water.
How often should you clean your washing machine?
What is the purpose of laundry scent boosters?
Helps freshen up your laundry.
How can you remove wrinkles from clothing without ironing?
Wrinkle remover spray, use steam to get rid of them, add an ice cube to the dryer for a few minutes, etc.
Why is it important to check clothing labels before washing?
It shows the correct way that clothing should be washed, dried & ironed.
This mistake causes fibers in clothing to stretch out of shape
What is hanging instead of flat drying?
What is the purpose of pre-treating stains before washing?
Helps loosen up the stain from the fabric.
What type of laundry product do you use to remove static cling from clothing?
Fabric softener (dryer sheets)
How can you remove gum from clothing?
Freeze it & then remove.
What should you do if a clothing item has the "dry clean only" label?
Take it to a dry cleaner and do not try to wash it yourself.
A type of fabric that should never be put in the dryer.
Wool