Laundry Care

What information can be found on a clothing label?

• What it is made of

• How to drive

• How to cook

• Where it is made

Why do we use symbols instead of words on laundry tags?

• To make it harder to understand

• To save space

• To confuse people

• To make it easier to read

What should you do before putting water in your iron?

• Check the weather

• Unplug the iron

• Turn on the TV

• Call a friend

What is pre-treatment in laundry?

• A special dance before washing

• Giving special attention to a garment before laundering

• Skipping the washing step

• Adding extra detergent

What should you do after sorting dirty laundry?

• Add detergent

• Load the washing machine

• Iron the clothes

• Check the dryer vent

What should you do when removing dry clothes from the dryer?

• Fold them immediately

• Leave them in the dryer

• Put them back in the washer

• Throw them on the floor

What is the purpose of a care label on a clothing item?

• To provide information on how to care for the item

• To make the item look pretty

• To make the item more expensive

• To confuse people

What is the main focus of the laundry unit?

• Learning about laundry and fabric care

• Learning about sewing

• Learning about cooking

• Learning about gardening

Why is it important to fold clothes when the dryer stops?

• They do not need to be folded

• They will smell better

• Saves energy

• To avoid wrinkles

What does this care symbol mean?

• Tumble dry

• Dry clean only

• Hang in shade

• Wash on high heat