HOW TO DO LAUNDRY Jacqueline Mahaboob

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Introduction:

Laundry is an easy task to complete if you follow a step by step process. Laundry consists of

sorting clothes, using the washing and drying machine, ironing clothes if necessary, folding the

clothes, and storing them in designated areas.

Necessary Items:

Washer (Figure 2)

Dryer (Figure 3)

Laundry detergent (Figure 4)

Fabric softener sheets/ dryer sheets (Figure 5)

Iron (Figure 6)

Dirty clothes(Figure 7)

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Warnings:

Laundry detergent is extremely toxic. Avoid contact with eyes, nose, mouth, and cuts.

The dryer reaches very high temperatures, be sure not to put any extremities inside the

dryer.

Use caution when opening and closing washer and dryer doors to ensure extremities do

not get jammed in the doors.

Instructions:

1. Sort clothes into different groups. (Light colors, dark colors, whites, and delicates)

2. Check pockets for any items and fasten clothes zippers and buttons.

3. Measure out laundry detergent into the laundry cap if using liquid detergent like shown in

Figure 7A. If using powder detergent use the provided container to measure out the

correct amount of detergent depending on the load size as shown in Figure 7B.

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4. Choose best suited wash cycle depending on size, water temperate, and spin speed by

using dials like the ones

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5. When the wash cycle is complete proceed by removing the clothes from the washing machine

and place them in the dryer.

6. Insert a dryer sheet or fabric softener sheet into the dryer along with the clothing to help soften

the clothing and remove statins.

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7. Clean out the lint catcher (Figure 10) after each use by opening it up, removing the lint, and

then replacing the lint catcher.

8. Select which drying cycle fits the needs for your clothing best depending on length of time and

type of material by using the dial on the

machine like the one shown in Figure 11.

9. Once the clothes are done drying proceed by removing the clothing from the dryer and

separating out the clothing that can be folded and clothing that needs to be ironed.

10. Plug in the iron and wait for it to heat up. Once the iron is hot proceed by ironing clothing on

a flat surface like the ironing board shown in Figure 12.

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11. After the clothes are ironed, fold (Figure 13) or hang up them up along with clothing that was

not ironed. After you are done folding and hanging them on hangers, place them in your

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Tips:

To prevent fading, turn clothes inside out before putting them in the washer

Wash delicate items separately

Do not overload the washer or dryer to prevent wrinkles

Add a half cup on lemon juice to the washer when washing whites to brighten them

Iron clothes when they are slightly damp

Read the washing suggestion tag on the inside of most clothing to avoid accidentally

ruining clothes

Soak stains as soon as possible for the best chances of them washing out

Add scent boosters to keep clothes smelling better for longer

Use cold water more often to conserve energy and lessen the chance of colors bleeding

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