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| care label | a label attached to a garment that tells how to care for the garment properly |
| dry cleaning | a process of cleaning clothes using organic chemical solvents instead of water |
| flat drying | drying a washed garment by first rolling the garment in a towel and pressing water out, then laying the garment flat on a clean, dry suface |
| ironing | the process of removing wrinkles from clothing using a gliding motion |
| line drying | hanging washed clothes on a line to dry them |
| pressing | the process of removing wrinkles from clothing using a lifting motion and steam |
| snag | a loop of yarn pulled out of fabric |
| sorting | grouping clothes into piles according to how they will be laundered |
| stain | a spot or discoloration on a garment |
| tumble drying | drying clothes in an automatic dryer |
| water based stains | soft drinks, tea, coffee, & fruit juice |
| oil based stains | tar, candle wax, motor oil, cosmetics, grease, and carbon paper |
| pre-wash products | help to remove oily stains & soil |
| solvents | used to remove oil-based stains such as grease or makeup. Often referred to as "cleaning fluids" or "spot removers" |
| water softeners | used in areas that have hard water |
| hard water | contains minerals that when combined with soap, can cause clothes to look gray or dull |
| soaps | work best in soft or softened water |
| detergents | available in powdered, liquid or tablet form--work well in hard or soft water |
| Liquid & dry bleach | used to remove stains & grayness from fabrics |
