✨Sorting Like a Pro
Why should you wash whites separately from dark clothes?
To prevent color bleeding or staining.
What does the symbol with a hand in a bucket mean
Hand wash only
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What causes clothes to shrink in the dryer?
High heat
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What setting should you use for fragile or delicate clothes?
Gentle or delicate cycle
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What happened if your white shirt turned pink?
You probably washed it with something red.
You put bleach in the water
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What does a triangle with an “X” through it mean on a care label?
Do not bleach
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What causes fabric fibers to shrink during washing or drying?
Heat and agitation tighten fibers like cotton or wool
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A load of laundry smells musty after washing. What likely caused it?
Clothes were left wet too long in the washer
Watery detergent
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What type of clothes should you wash in cold water to protect colors?
Bright or dark-colored clothes
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What does a square with a circle inside usually mean?
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It's safe to use the dryer
Which kind of water helps prevent color fading: hot or cold?
Cold water
What should you do before putting clothes in the washer?
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Check pockets, read labels, sort clothes
Why might clothes come out still dirty after washing?
The machine was too full, or the wrong setting was used. Watery laundry detergent
Compare and contrast “Tumble Dry Low” vs “Hang Dry
Tumble Dry Low = low heat in dryer. Hang Dry = air dry, no heat. Prevents shrinkage or damage
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Explain how using cold water helps prevent fading and shrinking.
Cold water is less aggressive on dyes and fibers
Your dark-colored T-shirt has bleach spots after washing. What went wrong?
It came in contact with bleach or a cleaning product that contained bleach
Why do we separate heavy items like towels from lightweight ones like T-shirts?
They dry at different speeds and can cause wear
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If the label says “Do not bleach,” what should you avoid?
Using bleach or stain removers with bleach.
Acceptable answers: Anything with bleach
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Why are wool or cotton sweaters at risk of shrinking?
They react to heat and agitation in the dryer
What’s the lint trap, and where is it usually found?
It collects lint in the dryer, usually inside the door.
What should you do if you accidentally shrunk your favorite sweater?
Try stretching it gently while wet, or let it air dry flat next time
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If a label includes the symbol for dry cleaning only, what risk are you taking by machine washing it?
Risk of shrinking, fabric distortion, dye bleeding, or ruining delicate finishes
Which fabrics are most prone to shrinking, and how can you wash them safely?
Cotton, wool, rayon. Use cold water and air drying or gentle cycles
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You washed a polyester shirt on high heat and now it feels stiff. What happened?
Synthetic fibers can melt or harden under high heat
It shrunk
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If a red shirt is new, where should you sort it?
With darks or wash it alone the first few times
Why is it important to read care labels before washing clothes?
To know the correct wash, dry, and heat settings.
What’s one way to keep dark jeans from fading?
Wash inside out in cold water
Why should you never overload the washing machine?
Clothes won’t get fully clean or rinse properly
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What could happen if you leave wet clothes in the washer too long?
They can smell bad or grow mildew.
Why is it important for garments to include fiber content and care instructions?
So consumers understand how to properly care for and preserve the item
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How does turning clothes inside out reduce fading and friction damage?
It protects the outer surface from wear and dye loss during wash cycles
Your wool sweater is now two sizes smaller. What could you have done to prevent this?
Hand wash in cold water and lay flat to dry.
Name three sorting categories before washing laundry.
Whites, Darks, Brights/Colors OR Heavy, Light, Delicate
If a label says “Dry flat,” what does that mean?
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Lay the item down to dry instead of hanging it or using the dryer.
If you don’t want a shirt to shrink or fade, what should you do?
Wash in cold water and air dry or use low heat
What setting do you use for extra dirty clothes like muddy jeans?
Heavy-duty or strong wash cycle
Someone put a pen in their pocket before washing. What might happen?
Ink could stain all the clothes.
Ink could turn the clothes a different color
A blouse label reads: “100% rayon. Dry clean only.” Explain why following these instructions matters
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Rayon is delicate and can shrink, stretch, or become misshapen in water. Dry cleaning protects it.
Describe the process of “blocking” a sweater that has stretched out of shape
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Wet the sweater, reshape it on a flat surface, and let it air dry to restore shape
After drying your clothes, your dryer shuts off early and the clothes are still wet. What’s the issue?
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Clogged lint trap or vent is preventing airflow and triggering safety shutoff.
Electricity overload-Any kind