Sorting Clothes
Should you wash white shirts with dark shirts?
No
What do you add to make clothes clean?
Soap or detergent
What machine dries wet clothes?
The dryer
Should you fold clothes or leave them in a pile?
Fold them
Can you eat laundry soap?
No! It's dangerous
What color are dark clothes?
Black, brown, navy blue, or dark colors.
Should the washer be empty or full of clothes?
Full of clothes (but not packed too tight)
What should you clean on the dryer after each load?
The lint trap (the fuzzy screen)
Where do folded clothes go?
In drawers or a closet.
Should you play with the washer and dryer?
No
Should you wash towels with your nice clothes?
No (towels have lint)
What button do you push to start the washer?
Start Button
True or False: Wet clothes can go in the dryer.
True
What do you use to hang up shirts?
Hanger
What should you do if soap gets in your eyes?
Rinse with water and tell an adult.
Where do dirty clothes go before washing?
In the laundry basket or hamper.
Should you check pockets before washing?
Yes
How do clothes feel when the dryer is done?
Dry and Warm
Should you match socks together?
Yes
Should the dryer door be open or closed when it's running?
Closed
True or False: You can wash everything together.
False
What might happen if you leave a crayon in your pocket?
It will melt and stain your clothes
What button starts the dryer?
Start button
Why do we fold clothes?
To keep them neat and not wrinkly.
True or False: Dryers can get very hot.
True