To Wash or Not to Wash?
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100

True or False: A dry clean only item can be machine washed safely if done correctly.

False

100

Are scent beads added to the wash cycle or the dry cycle?

The wash cycle.

100

True of false: There is no risk taken when ignoring the wash instructions on clothing labels

False.

100

How many loads from a washer can be fit into one dryer load?

One

100

The name of the Laundry Provider here at Rowan University.

What is Caldwell & Gregory

200

True or false: New jeans when washed can release blue ink which can stain other clothes.

True

200

What is the reccomended amount of dryer sheets for each load of laundry?

One

200

This washing machine setting should be used for items with multiple types of fabrics.

Permanent press

200

True or false: The washer door should be left often after use.

True

200

True or false: You must contact your CA for a laundry machine or dryer issue to be reported.

False

300

Under what circumstances can shoes be washed in the laundry machines here at Rowan?

None! The washing machines and dryers here can damage your shoes and be damaged by your shoes.

300

All detergent used in the washing machines here should have this label.

HE (High Efficiency)

300

Which dryer settings should guarantee that a load from the washing machine be fully dried?

All of them! If not, consider reporting it.

300

When clothes are left in the dryer and finish drying without being removed, they cause these to be formed in the clothes.

What are wrinkles?

300

The service phone number for the laundry machines and dryers here at Rowan University.

800-927-9274

400

Comforters and blankerts are too big to be safely washed in the machines here. Where should you go to wash those items?

Home or to a laundromat where that is doable.

400

What type of detergent is preferred (though not required) in all types of laundry machines and why?

Liquid detergent, because it will always dissolve.

400

This dryer setting should be used for "technical fabrics".

Low heat.

400

What should be done if a stain does not come out in the wash cycle?

Attempt to pretreat the stain with products such as sticks, sprays, or wipes, then wash again.

400

The hours of the day in which the service phone number is available for use are...

any hour! It is a 24/7 phone line.

500

It is often a good idea to wash and dry new towels on their own. Why is that?

Towels can release a lot lint during the drying cycle. That much lint can stick your other clothing.

500

What should be done before adding liquid fabric softener to a top loading laundry machine?

Some water should begin to fill the machine first.

500

When a washing machine is overloaded, which component of the washing machine can start to burn and smoke?

The belt.

500

The technical term for the "fins" in the dryers.

What are baffles?

500

Some machines have this on them to also act as a way to report service issues.

What is a QR Code?