Laundries Flashcards
Involves the washing of any kind of fabric.
Laundry
These are basic cleaning agents used to remove dirt and stains from and kill microorganisms in fabrics.
Laundry soap and detergent
Are commonly made from plastic, tin, or aluminium and are usually used for hand washing laundry
Tubs
Is helpful in removing stains and sticky materials that got stuck in the fabric.
Laundry brush or scrub
Is used as container for soiled and laundered garments.
Hamper
Helps drying laundered fabrics.
Clothes hangers and clothespins
Can be thick wire or rope made of fiber or nylon.
Clothesline
Is usually used for indoor drying
Drying rack
Laundry equipment and tools
Washing machine
Clothes dryer
Iron
Ironing board
For laundry done at home, the use of a washing machine saves time and energy.
Washing machine
Are washing machines with dryers but you can also buy a separate dryer.
Clothes dryer
Is used to remove wrinkles from fabrics.
Iron
Is heat resistant and can be folded when not in use.
Ironing board
Loosens the dirt from clothes.
Soaking clothes
Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for dilution.
Bleaching
After unloading the washed laundry from the machine, push the drain button to allow the water to flow out from it.
Rinsing
Is the alternative to this practice of submerging fabrics or clothes in water when laundering them.
Dry cleaning
Stains
Blood
Wine
Ink
Chewing gum
Mould
Tar
Urine