How to Complete a Load of Laundry
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How to Complete a Load of Laundry
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Today we are going to learn how to complete a load of laundry, step by step.
Supplies
* A washer and dryer
* Dirty clothing
* Laundry Detergent
* Hangers
* Optional: scent crystals and dryer sheets
* Dirty clothing
* Laundry Detergent
* Hangers
* Optional: scent crystals and dryer sheets
Sort
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Sort your laundry into three separate piles:
* Lights
* Darks
* Jeans and towels
* Lights
* Darks
* Jeans and towels
Settings (washer)
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Each washer is different. Adjust your settings -such as water level and temperature- as needed.
Soil Level
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Adjust your washer to meet whatever soil level needed is preferred.
Optional
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You can add scent crystals to your load before shutting the lid.
Soap
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Add your preferred brand of laundry detergent to your washer.
Start
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Press ‘start’ and wait for you load to finish. The length of time will depend on the soil level.
Switch
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Once your load is completed, switch the load from the washer to the dryer.
Settings (dryer)
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Adjust the dryer settings as needed.
Optional
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You have an option of adding a dryer sheet here to prevent static on your clothing.
Start
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Press ‘start’ and wait for your load to dry.
Fold and Hang
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Once your clothes are dry, you have the option to fold or hang them, depending on the type and your preference.
Finished
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Now you have finished a complete load of laundry!