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19 Dirty Questions

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

To keep whites white and colors bright, sort and separate your clothes before washing them.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Stone washed denims, lacy blouses, and knit sweaters will all come clean and look great if you read __ __ R __ __ __ B __ __ __ and follow their instructions. (all lower case)

a)

instruction book

b)

tags

c)

care labels

d)

detergent bottle

3.

Guessing games are fun- but not when you're doing laundry. Always follow the manufacturer's __ __ S T __ __ __ __ I O __ __ before using ANY laundry product. (all lower case)

a)

directions

b)

rules

c)

instructions

d)

list

4.

O __ __ __ __ __ A __ the washing machine, and your clothes may never come clean. Why? There won't be enough room for the water to circulate!

a)

overload

b)

underload

c)

weigh down

d)

balance

5.

Pull yourself together! Wash loosely knit articles, clothes with delicate stitching or lace trim, and hand washables on this cycle.

a)

regular or normal

b)

gentel or delicate

c)

permanent press

6.

You washed your black cords with a fluffy white towel. Bad news! To avoid lint problems, wash lint catchers, such as permanent press and corduroy, separately from lint-makers, such as towels and fuzzy sweaters.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Oxygen bleach can only be used on clothes that are labeled "bleach-safe".

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Does it look like Pac-Man ate some holes in your favorite white shirt? Chances are you've been pouring this product on your clothes right from the container and have weakened the fabric.

a)

fabric softener

b)

chlorine bleach

c)

laundry detergent

9.

Wash your jeans, linens, towels, and other sturdy fabrics, using this washing machine cycle.

a)

normal or regular

b)

gentel or delicate

c)

permanent press

10.

Do you get a "charge" out of all your clothes? Use __ __ B __ __ C S __ F __ E __ __ __ __ to reduce the charge. (all lower case)

a)

amonia

b)

bleach

c)

damp cloths

d)

fabric softener

11.

Don't be left out in the cold; leave your clothes there! A cold rinse can be used for all laundry.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Do your clothes look like E.T.'s skin? When the dryer stops, remove clothes immediately to prevent __ R __ __ __ __ __ S. (all lower case)

a)

stains

b)

wrinkles

c)

creases

d)

shrinkage

13.

How come your just washed down jacket feels like lumpy potatoes? To get rid of clumps caused by machine washing, you should:

a)

place a pair of clean sneakers in the dryer with the jacket to break up the clumps

b)

hang the jacket up

c)

pull on the fabric to separate the clumps

14.

Use a short wash cycle to zap your extra-dirty duds and a longer cycle for lightly soiled stuff.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Your bright red sweats are fading fast. To prevent this, use:

a)

hot wash, warm rinse

b)

hot wash, cold rinse

c)

cold wash, cold rinse

16.

The higher the water level, the cleaner the clothes!

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Calling all slobs. By ___________ stains before washing, you can remove spots and hide your true nature!

a)

ignoring

b)

pre-treating

c)

hiding

18.

Do a spot check! Before washing soak your blouses or shirts in this to remove body soil from collars and cuffs, perspiration stains, and food stains.

a)

water

b)

starch

c)

enzyme pre-soack

19.

Save energy! Stuff two or more loads of laundry into the dryer at once.

a)

True

b)

False