7.0 & 8.0 Laundry Care Flashcards
What needs to be considered before laundering clothes?
Fabric type, washing method, and water temperature
Clothes should be sorted by:
color, washing method, & water temperature.
Clothing for the season should be placed:
clean clothing in boxes in a dry storage area.
Which clothing care should occur daily?
Checking for stains & needed repairs
What is important to do when laundering clothes?
Check pockets & fasten closures
What is the BEST guidelines for drying clothes?
Select drying temperature to suit fabric
How should clothing be cared for daily?
Folding or handing clothes after wearing
Which laundry product may be added to the final rinse to reduce static electricity?
Fabric softener
What is the best method to remove gum?
Harden with ice & scrape
Which laundry product is used just before washing to help remove stains?
Prewash soil & stain remover
How should blood be removed from fabric?
Soak in cold water and use pre-wash stain remover
Which laundry product is used to brighten fabrics, and is safe to use on colored clothing?
Non-chlorine bleach
Which laundry product removes stains, whitens, brightens, and destroys bacteria?
Bleach
Which laundry product is used to stiffen fabrics?
Starch
Which laundry product is used to treat protein-type stains prior to the wash cycle?
Pre-wash stain remover