Sorting Laundry
What is the main benefit of sorting bright-colored clothes separately?
To avoid fading and color transfer.
What is the normal wash cycle best suited for
Everyday items like t-shirts and jeans.
What type of clothing is bleach commonly used for?
Whites and heavily stained item
How full should a top-loading washer be?
No more than 2/3 full.
You accidentally washed a red shirt with a white towel. What should you do next?
Use a color remover to fix the white towel.
What are the three main categories to separate clothes into when sorting laundry?
Whites, darks, and bright colors.
Delicates, heavy, colors
What happens if you use the wrong wash cycle for delicate fabrics?
They might shrink, tear, or lose shape.
Should you blot or rub when spot cleaning a stain?
Blot gently.
How full should a front-loading washer be?
You’ve overloaded your washer, and it’s making loud noises. How can you fix this?
Stop the cycle, remove some clothes, and redistribute the load evenly.
What happens if you wash a red shirt with a white towel?
The red color may bleed into the towel.
What type of fabrics are best cleaned using the heavy-duty cycle?
Towels, bedding, and heavily soiled clothes.
What household item can be used to treat an oil stain?
Dish soap.
Why is it important to leave space in the drum?
Clothes need room to move for effective cleaning.
Your bright yellow shirt looks faded after washing. What went wrong?
Bleach or harsh detergents may have been used, or it wasn’t sorted properly.
What is a potential result of not sorting laundry correctly?
Clothes may shrink, fade, or become discolore
Name two types of specialty clothing often dry-cleaned.
Jackets and suits.
What is an essential step before using bleach on fabric?
Test on a small, hidden area.
What happens if you overfill a washing machine?
Clothes won’t clean properly, and the machine may strain.
There is an ink stain on your shirt. How would you treat it?
Apply rubbing alcohol or a commercial stain remover and blot gently.
Why might you wash towels separately from delicates?
Towels are heavier and can damage delicate fabrics.
What type of clothing requires special detergents to remove sweat and odors?
Activewear.
Why should you avoid using bleach on colored fabrics?
It can cause fading or discoloration.
What might indicate you’ve overloaded a washer?
The machine makes loud noises or doesn’t spin pro
You’re washing a wool sweater. What cycle should you use?
The delicate or hand-wash cycle.