Give one quality of laundry soap besides gentleness
natural, biodegradeable, builds up on clothes over time
100
How often should undergarments be washed?
Everyday
200
Name one source of information about stain removal
internet, product label
200
What is the pole in the middle of a top load washing machine known as?
Agitator
200
What does a bucket of water on a care label mean?
How to wash
200
Give 2 qualities of oxygen bleach
can be used on all clothes, non-harsh
300
What temperature is best to wash dark clothes
Cool/Cold
300
What are the three cycles on a washing machine
Regular, Permanent Press and Gentle
300
What does a triangle on a care label mean?
what type of bleach is safe to use
300
Give 3 qualities of chlorine bleach.
Harsh chemical, used to dye hair, disinfects, deodorizes, can destroy fabric
300
What is starch and why is it used in laundry?
to crispen and stiffen
400
What are 3 bits of information that should be on a care label?
How to wash, how to dry, bleach, dry clean
400
Give 2 Energy conservation tips
pretreat stains, match colors in load to water temperature ...
400
What does a circle on a care label mean?
Dryclean the item
400
When is a liquid fabric softener used?
During the washing/rinsing process
400
What is piling?
little fiber balls created by wear and tear or unzipped zippers in the laundry
500
What is a lint giver?
A towel or furry object that gives off lint
500
Give 3 water conservation tips
Dry clean, match water level to load size, match water temperature to colors
500
True or false: Words must accompany pictures on care labels.
True in the U.S.
500
Give two additional purposes for dryer sheets
used in backpacks, drawers, cars for smell
used to remove static from hair and clothes
500
Explain the dry cleaning process, be sure to mention the "spotter"
The spotter starts the process by removing any spots on the garment. Then the garment is laundered in a chemical solvent that cleans, deodorizes and then evaporates off the garment. NO WATER IS USED!