6 STEPS
What is the FIRST step of laundry?
Sorting
You have a SMALL load of regular colored clothes. What LOAD SIZE would you select?
Small.
Where do you look to find out how much detergent to use?
The directions/guidelines on the detergent bottle or box.
What should you check before starting the dryer?
Check and empty the lint trap.
Show me how you would HANG this shirt on the hanger.
Student correctly places the shirt on the hanger.
Drying
You have a MEDIUM load of dark clothes. What LOAD SIZE and WATER TEMPERATURE would you select?
Medium load size; cold or warm water.
What can happen if you use TOO MUCH detergent?
It can leave residue on the clothes.
What dryer heat setting did we learn for REGULAR clothes?
Normal heat.
Show me how you would FOLD this pair of pants.
Student folds the pants so they are neat and ready to put away.
What come right after DRYING?
Folding/Hanging
You have a MEDIUM load of regular dark clothes. Choose all 3 settings: LOAD SIZE, TEMPERATURE, and CYCLE.
Medium → Cold or Warm → Normal
What can happen if you use TOO LITTLE detergent?
The clothes may not get clean.
What dryer heat setting did we learn for TOWELS/LINENS?
High heat.
Show me how you would FOLD this T-shirt.
Student folds the T-shirt so it is neat and ready to put away.
Are you finished after you fold or hang your clothes?
No- You have to put the clothes away.
You have a SMALL load of DELICATE clothes. Choose all 3 settings.
Small→ use an appropriate temperature based on the care directions/Clothes tag → Delicate cycle.
You have a SMALL load. How do you know how much detergent to use?
Read the detergent bottle directions and use the amount listed for that load.
Your clothes are dry. What should you do next?
Fold or hang them.
You have a SMALL load. Use the EMPTY detergent bottle and show me how much detergent THIS bottle says you should use.
Student finds the directions on the actual bottle and identifies the amount for the small load.
Name the SIX steps of laundry in order.
Sorting--> Washing--> Drying--> Fold/Hang--> Iron (if needed) --> Put away.
You have a LARGE load of TOWELS. Choose all 3 settings: LOAD SIZE, TEMPERATURE, and CYCLE.
Large → Warm or Hot → Heavy.
You have a MEDIUM load of dark clothes. How do you know how much detergent to use?
Use the detergent bottle directions for the medium load. Do not guess.
Your shirt is wrinkled after drying. What laundry step might you use before putting it away?
Iron it if needed and if the care directions allow it.
You have a MEDIUM load. Use the EMPTY detergent bottle and show me how much detergent THIS bottle says you should use.
Student finds the directions on the actual bottle and identifies the amount for the medium load.