12 Laundry Performance Checklist
Washing Clothing
- Check the care plan for directions and client needs. Check with the client for preferences.
- Gather laundry items that require washing.
- Read instructions on the washer, dryer, and laundry products.
- Read the garment labels on the items to be washed.
- Sort laundry per the client’s wishes. If the client does not have a preference sort by:
- Fabric type
- Separate heavily soiled or stained items
- Garment labels that have special instructions (ie. Hand wash; dry clean)
- Colour (whites, darks, coloured fabrics)
- Close zippers, buttons, hooks.
- Check pockets for items and remove.
- Presoak: heavily soiled and stained items. Soak in bleach for 30 min, in the hottest water safe for the items.
- Select the correct cycle and temperature:
| Laundry Items | Cycle | Temperature |
| Heavily soiled items; cloth diapers; whites | Regular | Hot |
| Moderately soiled items; permanent press fabric | Permanent Press | Warm |
| Bright colours; colours that might run; fragile fabrics; light soiled garments | Permanent Press | Cold |
| Delicates; items with labels requesting it | Delicate | Cold |
*Wash garments with colours that may run separately.
- Loading the washing machine:
- If the machine requires you to select the water level, judge the appropriate level for the load size.
- Do not overload the machine
- Wash bulky items separately
- Use a measuring cup for detergent and softener.
- Front loading machines: clean out rubber gasket for hair and lint. Ensure you wipe down and keep the door open to prevent mildew buildup.
- Loading the dryer:
- Remove lint from the filter after each load.
- Do not overload the dryer
- Choose the temperature based on the garment label
- Wool garments should not go in the dryer; lay flat to dry.
- Add a sheet of fabric softener, per the care plan and client preferences.
- Remove garments soon after dryer stops
- Remove lint from the filter
Assessment: Laundry
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