How Often to Wash?
How many times should you wear socks and underwear before putting them in the laundry hamper?
1 time (wash after every wear)
Which laundry bin do white socks, white t-shirts, and light grey towels go into?
White and Lights bin
What critical safety step MUST you complete before starting every dryer load to prevent fires?
Cleaning the dryer lint trap
Kitchen counters, dirty dishes, and high-touch spots like door handles and light switches should be cleaned on this schedule to keep germs away.
Daily
True or False: Blue jeans and heavy hoodies can usually be worn 4 to 5 times if they are clean and smell fresh.
Which laundry bin do blue jeans, black pants, and dark red hoodies go into?
Dark and Colors bin
Where should a laundry pod go when loading the washing machine?
At the bottom of the drum before adding clothes
Vacuuming rugs, mopping hard floors, and washing bed sheets/towels should be done on this regular schedule.
Weekly
How many uses should you get out of a bath towel before putting it in the wash?
3 to 4 uses
What should you do if a shirt has a red "Caution" tag or says "Hand Wash Only"?
Special Care/Caution bin
Why should we choose a Cold Water cycle for most laundry loads?
To prevent clothes from shrinking/fading and to save energy
Steam-cleaning the microwave interior, cleaning the fridge, and deep cleaning the dryer lint trap housing are done on this schedule.
Monthly
What two quick checks should you do before deciding if a worn shirt can go back in the closet or needs to go in the hamper?
Look and Smell
Why do we separate white clothes from dark clothes before washing them?
To prevent dark colors from bleeding onto light colors
What fill line on the liquid detergent cap should you use for a normal load of clothes?
Line 1
When dusting shelves and furniture, you should always dust in this direction so falling dust is caught later during sweeping.
Top-to-bottom
How often should bed sheets and pillowcases be washed?
Every 1 to 2 weeks
Which bin does a muddy sports jersey or a delicate wool sweater go into?
Special Care/Cautin bin
What fill line on the liquid detergent cap should you use for a normal load of clothes?
Check and empty them
What wiping pattern should you use when cleaning mirrors and windows with microfiber cloths to prevent streaks?
S-shape wiping motion