2.  Fabrics and Colors  Washing Machine Cycle  Detergents and other Laundry Additives  Dryer Cycle

4.  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

5.  Sort by similar colors  Some dyes will transfer to other pieces of clothing

6.  Should fabric or color take priority when sorting?

8.  Cold ◦ More energy efficient ◦ Prevents color bleeding ◦ Prevents shrinking  Warm and Hot ◦ More durable fabrics ◦ Lighter colors

9.  Water level ◦ Small ◦ Medium ◦ Large  Clothes may not get clean if water level is too low

10.  Most machines have different cycles: ◦ Gentle ◦ Regular ◦ Heavy  Choose the cycle based upon the fabric

11.  In groups of three, discuss the problems that could arise from choosing the wrong water temperature, water level, or washer cycle.

13.  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

14.  Use caution with bleach  Two types: ◦ Bleach for whites only ◦ Color-safe bleach

15.  Fabric softener helps to avoid static  Can be in liquid form or a dryer sheet  Some people do not use this

16.  What decisions do you need to make about detergents and laundry additives?  What issues could arise if improper decisions are made?

18.  Air Dry ◦ Can prevent shrinking ◦ Less energy is used  Dryer ◦ Faster ◦ Can shrink some fabrics ◦ Clothes may feel softer

19.  Low  Medium  High

20.  Time  Level of dryness

21.  Air dry vs. dryer  Provide benefits for your assigned option.