Washing Laundry
Name 1 item you need when washing your clothes
Clothes, Detergent, Basket, Money (if at laundromat), Washing Machine
What do you put in the dryer to help reduce static and help your clothes smell good?
Dryer Sheets
What water temp should you wash your white or light color clothing on?
Hot
What is it called when colors blend during washing?
Bleeding
What is the special soap called you need to put into the washing machine?
Laundry detergent
Why do you hang dry clothes?
So they do not shrink
What water temp should you wash your color clothing on?
Cold
What is the best type of money to bring with you to the laundromat?
Quarters
What are the two categories you should sort your clothes into when washing them?
Whites and Darks or Lights and Colors
What should you use when emptying your clothes from the dryer?
a laundry basket or bag
What setting and temp should you wash your EXTRA dirty clothes on?
Heavy duty and Warm/Hot
Name at 2 appropriate activities you can do while you wait for your laundry to finish at the laundromat.
Play on your phone quietly/listen to music (with headphones), read, have a snack, talk quietly with a friend
What are the 3 forms Laundry Detergent comes in?
Liquid, Pods, Powder
After your clothes are done in the dryer what should you do with them right away?
Fold them
Name 3 types of clothing that would be considered delicates?
Undergarments, ties, suits, blouses, etc
What does using hot water do to our clothes when we wash them.
Keeps them whiter and kills bacteria/bad smells
What water temp should you was your delicates on?
Cold
Name one brand of dryer sheets
Bounce, Downy, Gain, etc
If you do not know what type of fabric your clothes are or what temp to wash them on where should you look?
On the clothing tag?
List the 6 steps in order for washing and drying your clothes
1. sort clothing
2. put clothing in washing machine
3. add detergent and choose setting
4. put laundry in dryer / hang dry
5. take laundry out of dryer and fold it
6. put your laundry away