Laundry & Linen Care Flashcards
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At what point during the laundry cycle should liquid fabric softener be added?
Answer: During the rinse cycle or via dryer sheets
Fabric softener should be added during the rinse cycle or used as dryer sheets so it coats fibers after detergent is fully rinsed away.
Why should fabric softener be avoided when laundering microfiber cleaning cloths?
Answer: It clogs the fibers, reducing their cleaning effectiveness
Fabric softener coats and clogs the tiny split fibers that give microfiber its dirt-trapping power, significantly reducing its cleaning ability.
What is the recommended method for laundering a down comforter?
Answer: Wash in a large-capacity machine and dry with tennis balls
A large-capacity machine prevents damage from cramping, and tennis balls in the dryer break up clumps to restore the down's loft and even distribution.
How should heavily soiled laundry items be treated before placing them in the washing machine?
Answer: Apply a stain pre-treatment product and allow it to sit before washing
Pre-treatment products are formulated to break down stain molecules before the wash cycle begins, making the main wash significantly more effective.
What is the primary purpose of using color-catching laundry sheets?
Answer: To absorb loose dyes and prevent color transfer between items
Color-catching sheets contain fibers that attract and trap loose dye molecules in the wash water, preventing them from setting on other garments.
What does a plain triangle (without an X) on a fabric care label indicate?
Answer: The item can be bleached
A plain triangle means the item is safe to bleach; an X through it means do not bleach, and lines inside indicate use only non-chlorine bleach.
What practice best helps maintain the softness and fluffiness of towels when machine drying?
Answer: Removing from the dryer while slightly damp and shaking them out
Removing towels slightly damp and shaking them out fluffs the fibers, while over-drying on high heat breaks down fibers and makes towels rough.