how to do laundry
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How to Do Laundry. Agenda. Fabrics and Colors Washing Machine Cycle Detergents and other Laundry Additives Dryer Cycle. Fabrics and Colors. Fabrics. Not all fabrics can be laundered Check the label in the clothing for more information Some fabrics can be washed, but not dried - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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How to Do Laundry
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Fabrics and Colors Washing Machine Cycle Detergents and other Laundry Additives Dryer Cycle
Agenda
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Fabrics and Colors
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Not all fabrics can be laundered Check the label in the clothing for more
information Some fabrics can be washed, but not dried Some must be dry cleaned Sort the fabrics by type
Fabrics
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Sort by similar colors Some dyes will transfer to other pieces of
clothing
Colors
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Should fabric or color take priority when sorting?
Group Discussion
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Washing Machine Cycles
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Cold◦ More energy efficient◦ Prevents color bleeding◦ Prevents shrinking
Warm and Hot◦ More durable fabrics◦ Lighter colors
Water Temperature
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Water level ◦ Small◦ Medium◦ Large
Clothes may not get clean if water level is too low
Water Level
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Most machines have different cycles:◦ Gentle◦ Regular◦ Heavy
Choose the cycle based upon the fabric
Cycle
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In groups of three, discuss the problems that could arise from choosing the wrong water temperature, water level, or washer cycle.
Group Activity
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Detergents and Laundry Additives
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Detergents are used for cleaning the laundry
Some detergents are made for specific items
Most detergents can be used for any types of clothing
Use appropriate amount for the load size
Detergents
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Use caution with bleach Two types:
◦ Bleach for whites only◦ Color-safe bleach
Bleach
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Fabric softener helps to avoid static Can be in liquid form or a dryer sheet Some people do not use this
Fabric Softener
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What decisions do you need to make about detergents and laundry additives?
What issues could arise if improper decisions are made?
Decision Making Activity
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Dryer Cycles
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Air Dry◦ Can prevent shrinking◦ Less energy is used
Dryer◦ Faster◦ Can shrink some fabrics◦ Clothes may feel softer
To Dry or Not to Dry?
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Low Medium High
Dryer Temperatures
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Time Level of dryness
Dryer Time Setting
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Air dry vs. dryer Provide benefits for your assigned option.
Group Activity