Sorting
Why is it important to sort?
So your clothes don't run together and ruin your clothes
What temperature should you wash darks on?
Cold
TRUE OR FLASE
Too much heat shrinks clothes
TRUE
Why should you fold/hang/put away clothes immediately after they are done drying?
To prevent wrinkles
TRUE OR FLASE
You should fill the washer to the top with clothes
FALSE
How should you seperate your clothes?
By colors such as whites, darks, colors
What will happen if you wash a red shirt with white socks?
TRUE OR FALSE
Adding a dryer sheet to a dryer can prevent static electricity
TRUE
List two benefits or having an organized closet/dresser drawers
Answers vary
List the laundry steps
Sorting, Washing, Drying, Folding, Ironing, Putting Away
What should you do before sorting your clothes?
Check your pockets
What is the main product called used to wash clothes?
Detergent
Abour how long does the average dryer run for?
About 1 hour
What can you use to dry a shirt if you don't want to risk it shrinking in the dryer?
A hanger to hang dry
True or False
You can use bleach on dark clothing
FALSE
If a care label shows the dryer symbol with 3 dots under it, what heat level should you dry it on?
A. Low Heat B. Medium Heat C. High Heaet
High heat
What color can you use bleach on?
Whites
What will happen if you overload your dryer?
The clothes will not dry/the dryer could break
MULTIPE CHOICE
The correct hanger can:
A. Keep you from looking like Frankenstein with big“bumps” on your shoulders. B.Keep your clothes from sliding to the floor. C. Both answers are correct.
C-Both answers are correct
What are 2 other ways you can clean your clothes besides using the washer?
Dry clean and hand wash
What is the white tag attached to the clothing used for?
It explains how to wash/dry the clothes and lists any special guidelines
What temperature would be the safest temperature to wash your clothes on if you are not sure? HINT: You don't want them to run together
Cold
What's another way you can dry your clothes besides putting them in the dryer?
Hang dry
Your clothes come out of the dryer wrinkled. What should you do before putting them away?
Iron them
Why is it important to check the lint trap before drying your clothes?
Because lint is combustible and can start a fire