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Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 6mins
To keep whites white and colors bright, sort and separate your clothes before washing them.
True
False
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)
instruction book
tags
care labels
detergent bottle
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)
directions
rules
instructions
list
O __ __ __ __ __ A __ the washing machine, and your clothes may never come clean. Why? There won't be enough room for the water to circulate!
overload
underload
weigh down
balance
Pull yourself together! Wash loosely knit articles, clothes with delicate stitching or lace trim, and hand washables on this cycle.
regular or normal
gentel or delicate
permanent press
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.
True
False
Oxygen bleach can only be used on clothes that are labeled "bleach-safe".
True
False
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.
fabric softener
chlorine bleach
laundry detergent
Wash your jeans, linens, towels, and other sturdy fabrics, using this washing machine cycle.
normal or regular
gentel or delicate
permanent press
Do you get a "charge" out of all your clothes? Use __ __ B __ __ C S __ F __ E __ __ __ __ to reduce the charge. (all lower case)
amonia
bleach
damp cloths
fabric softener
Don't be left out in the cold; leave your clothes there! A cold rinse can be used for all laundry.
True
False
Do your clothes look like E.T.'s skin? When the dryer stops, remove clothes immediately to prevent __ R __ __ __ __ __ S. (all lower case)
stains
wrinkles
creases
shrinkage
How come your just washed down jacket feels like lumpy potatoes? To get rid of clumps caused by machine washing, you should:
place a pair of clean sneakers in the dryer with the jacket to break up the clumps
hang the jacket up
pull on the fabric to separate the clumps
Use a short wash cycle to zap your extra-dirty duds and a longer cycle for lightly soiled stuff.
True
False
Your bright red sweats are fading fast. To prevent this, use:
hot wash, warm rinse
hot wash, cold rinse
cold wash, cold rinse
The higher the water level, the cleaner the clothes!
True
False
Calling all slobs. By ___________ stains before washing, you can remove spots and hide your true nature!
ignoring
pre-treating
hiding
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.
water
starch
enzyme pre-soack
Save energy! Stuff two or more loads of laundry into the dryer at once.
True
False
