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The football team's uniforms are grass-stained. Which is the proper stain removal technique for grass?

Presoak in an enzyme solution then launder according to order.

Sometimes shirts develop "ring-around-the-center", a dirty stain resulting from body oil. What product should be used to remove this type of stain?

Prewash soil and stain remover

To brighten and remove stains from a red shirt, which laundry product should be used?

Prewash soil and stain remover

Haley pricked her finger when sewing and stained her shirt with blood. To properly remove the stain, she should:

Rinse in cold water and pretreat.

Jada gathers her dark clothes together for laundering to prevent dye transfer. This is an example of which care technique?

Sorting

White hospital sheets need to be washed in hot water with disinfectant. Which laundry product should be used?

Chlorine bleach

Renee washed and dried the following clothes: white jeans, white tank top, red socks, and a red t-shirt. She noticed that her jeans looked pink after coming out of the dryer. What caused her jeans to change color?

Clothing was not properly sorted

In winter, clothes often develop static cling. Which type of laundry product can be used in either the washer or dryer to eliminate this problem?

Fabric softener

When choosing the temperature for drying or ironing a garment, what information is needed?

Fiber Content

Danica noticed she itched when wearing clothes washed with her new detergent. Which laundry product could help this problem?

Fragrance and dye-free detergent

Rita just bought a new front-loading washer to save water. She needs a low-sudsing and quick-dispersing laundry product. Which detergent should she use?

HE detergent

Trina's new blouse was very expensive and she decides not to place it in the washing machine to clean. The least expensive alternative to ensure maximum cleanliness would be to:

Hand-wash

For optimum results, which items can be washed together?

Jeans and dark knits

Kim placed a large, white comforter and white bed linens in the washer at the same time. Why might this be a problem?

Laundry needs room to circulate to clean and rinse properly

LaToya's swimsuit label reads hand-wash or machine wash gentle cycle. Which laundry product is designed for delicates or handwashing?

Light-duty detergent

Chelsea's clothes were still damp even though the dryer cycle was complete. What might be the problem?

Lint filter needs cleaning

Paula received a sweater as a gift and loved it. She wanted to buy it in an additional color. What information on the garment label will help her locate the source of the sweater?

Manufacturer

Henry's washing machine was not thoroughly cleansing his clothes due to mineral deposits in the water. What laundry product will help remove those materials resulting in whiter, cleaner, and softer clothes?

Water softeners