label terms
what does machine wash mean?
using a washing machine at the temperature recommended. if not specified, it can be any temperature
what items would you hand wash?
Hand washing is better suited for delicate items, like cashmere or silk, because the wash is gentle preventing shrinking or snagging.
what is the biggest down fall of liquid detergent?
people tend to use too much in each load
no
what form do fabric softeners come in?
liquid detergent or dryer sheets
what does tumble dry mean?
it can go in the dryer, but check if temperature is specified.
what does an X over a symbol mean?
you should not do it to the item, whether its dry, machine wash, bleach, iron etc.
what is the maximum amount of liquid laundry detergent that should be used?
3 tablespoons
when should we remove a stain if it happens ?
as soon as possible, the longer it sits, the harder it will be to remove
what do we do if we can not machine dry our clothes
hang them far apart on hangers are lay out flat to dry
how would you hand wash something?
using cold water in a sink or container.
if the iron symbol has no dots what does that mean?
you can iron at any temperature
what is the most common form of laundry detergent?
pods, tablets, or packs
what should our first step be when removing a stain
try and absorb as much of the substance as possible
what can happen if we don't shake out our clothes before drying or if we over load the dryer?
our clothes will take longer to dry and could come out wrinkly
if the label says "wash separately" what do we do?
the item can not be washed with other items so it needs to be washed in the machine on its own, or hand washed if preferred.
explain the tubs symbols with no bar, 1 bar and 2 bars
No bar: The item can be spun and rinsed as normal.
1 bar: Spin speed should be reduced.
2 bars: Mild wash but can be spun and rinsed as normal.
If there is a cross over the tub symbol you should not wash the item.
why would someone use laundry soap?
if they are hand washing something
what stain is best removed with liquid dish soap?
grease or oil
why might we need to air dry our clothes?
they could shrink or get ruined in the dryer
can you name 2 settings on a washing machine?
delicate, gentle, permanent press, durable press
what does 1 dot, 2 dots, or 3 dots in a drying symbol mean?
1 dot = low temperature
2 dots = medium temperature
3 dots = high temperature
what are powdered detergents best for?
mud and dirt stains
if a stain doesn't come out after the first wash, what should you do?
re-treat the stain and wash again
what are the 3 things that fabric softeners do
fight wrinkles, reduce static, softens clothes