Laundry Vocab
What do we call clothes that need to be washed?
Laundry
Changing into fresh pairs of these daily prevents unpleasant foot odor and fungal growth like athlete's foot
Socks
An outdoor setup that uses sunshine and natural breeze to dry wet garments without electricity
Clotheline
True or False: You should use bleach on every color of clothing.
False
What two things are needed to make a simple hand-washing process work?
Soap & Water
Twist/squeeze the clothes to remove water
Wring
You should regularly trim and clean beneath these to stop dirt and bacteria from transferring to your face or food
Fingernails
The final stage of a washing machine cycle that flushes detergent and trapped dirt out of fabrics using fresh water
Rinse Cycle
Why can bleach damage some colored clothes?
It can remove the color and cause fading or discoloration.
What does soap help remove from clothing?
dirt, oils, odor
What is a clothesline used for?
Hanging clothes to dry
Dentists recommend brushing your teeth at least this many times each day
Two or Three times a day
True or False: Socks, shirts, pants, and towels can all be considered laundry.
True
You find a care label that says “Do Not Bleach.” What should you do?
Do not use BLEACH on that clothing
True or False: More soap always means cleaner clothes.
False
Small wooden or plastic clips used to pin items to a clothesline so they don't blow away.
Clothespin
Brushing this surface inside your mouth helps eliminate bad breath caused by trapped bacteria and lingering food bits
Tongue
What is bleach sometimes used for when washing clothes?
To whiten or brighten certain fabrics and remove some stains
True or False: You should check the care label before washing a new piece of clothing.
True
You washed your shirt but it still feels soapy. What step did you need to do?
Rinse it with clean water
What tool has a board with ridges that helps scrub clothes?
Washboard
Applied under the arms after showering, this product eliminates odor caused by skin bacteria reacting with sweat
Deodorant
You have a pile of dirty clothes. Name three things you might do during the laundry process.
Wash, Rinse, Wring, Hang, Dry
A care label shows a washing symbol with a hand inside it. What does this mean?
The clothing should be hand-washed.
A student washes a shirt with soap, but skips the rinse step. What problem might happen?
Soap could remain in clothing