Daily Life - Doing Laundry #C0133 A: Ok, let’s go through this one more time. I don’t want anymore ruined or dyed blouses! B: I know, I know. OK, so I have to separate the colors from the whites and put them in this strange looking contraption so called washing machine. A: Right. You have to turn it on and program it depending on what type of clothes you are washing. For example for delicates, you should set a shorter washing cycle. Also, be sure to use fabric softener and this detergent when washing. B: So complicated! Ok, what about this red wine stain? How do I get it out? A: Since this is a white t-shirt, you can just pour a little bit of bleach on it and it will do the trick. B: Cool. Then I can just throw everything in the dryer for an hour and its all set right? A: No! Since you are washing delicates and cotton, you should set the dryer to medium heat and for twenty minutes. B: You know what? I’ll just have everything dry cleaned. Key Vocabulary dye - to change the color of (something, such as hair or clothing laundromat - place with washing machines and dryers, usually coin-operated and self-service contraption - machine iron - to press and smooth clothes with a heated iron do the trick - accomplish the desired task starch - to stiffen clothes with a chemical compound Supplementary Vocabulary all set - ready, prepared clothesline - a cord, rope, or wire on which clothes may be hung to dry or air dry clean - a way to clean clothes without water clothes hamper - basket or space where dirty clothes are put #conversation @English_4U