Sorting
Why do we sort our clothes before washing?
Prevent color fading and color transfer.
To adjust cleaning cycle to soil level.
Depends on the cleaning materials you're using.
What is the soap that cleans your clothes? It comes in liquid, powder, and pod forms.
Detergent
Where does the detergent go in the washer?
In the detergent drawer or in the washing basin
When do I need to clean out the lint trap?
Before I use the dryer
Why should we fold our clothes?
Prevent wrinkles
Keep belongings organized
Name at least 2 categories you can sort your clothes into before you wash them.
Whites, lights, darks, delicates, colors
What can you use to disinfect and clean white clothing?
Bleach
How long does a typical washing cycle take?
~45 minutes
No
Why do we need to learn about doing laundry?
What would happen if you wash your colored clothes with bleach?
They will have bleach stains
What can you put in your dryer to help clothes smell good and avoid static cling?
Dryer sheets
What temperature should you wash most clothes on?
Extra Cold, Cold, Warm, or Hot
cold or warm
1 or 2
Where can I wash my clothes if I don't have a washer/dryer?
The laundromat
What is an example of clothing that I don't need to wash every time I wear it?
Jacket, jeans, coat
What is the optional supply that makes your clothes soft?
Fabric softener
What temperatures do you wash towels on?
Extra cold, cold, warm, hot
Hot
How long does it usually take to dry clothes in the dryer?
~45 minutes
What happens to clothes if you leave them in the washer for too long after the cycle is over?
They will smell musty.
Before I put my clothes in the washer, i need to make sure I check the ___________.
pockets
What kind of clothing can I use bleach on?
What type of cycle should I usually run on my washer?
Normal
Why do I need to clean out the lint trap?
So it doesn't accidentally start a fire.
What happens to clothes if you leave them in the dryer too long?
They wrinkle