Drying Clothes (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Two ways to dry clothes
Two ways to dry clothes
Naturally or using a tumble drier
Speed advantage of tumble drying
Speed advantage of tumble drying
Quick and convenient
Effect of tumble drying on towels
Effect of tumble drying on towels
Keeps them soft and fluffy
When is tumble drying ideal?
When is tumble drying ideal?
Poor weather conditions
Energy use of tumble drying
Energy use of tumble drying
Uses a lot of energy, which is expensive
Example fabric that shrinks in tumble drier
Example fabric that shrinks in tumble drier
Wool
Colour effect in tumble drier
Colour effect in tumble drier
Some fabrics lose colour
Effect of over-drying
Effect of over-drying
Can cause fabric damage
Effect of over-drying on synthetic fabrics
Effect of over-drying on synthetic fabrics
They turn grey
Environmental issue with tumble drying
Environmental issue with tumble drying
High energy use causes environmental impact
Why shake clothes before tumble drying?
Why shake clothes before tumble drying?
To reduce creases
Heat setting for delicate fabrics
Heat setting for delicate fabrics
Low heat setting
When to remove clothes from tumble drier
When to remove clothes from tumble drier
When slightly damp
Benefits of removing clothes when damp
Benefits of removing clothes when damp
Avoids over-drying and makes ironing easier
Best drying method for saving energy
Best drying method for saving energy
Air-dry clothes where possible