HCT Laundry & Linen Care

Question 1

What water temperature is generally recommended for washing white cotton bed linens to achieve proper sanitation?

Accepted Answer

Hot (130°F or higher)

Answer

Cold (60°F)

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Warm (100°F)

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Lukewarm (80°F)

Question 2

When treating a blood stain on fabric, which type of water should be used immediately?

Accepted Answer

Cold water

Answer

Hot water

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Warm water

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Boiling water

Question 3

Which laundry care symbol indicates that an item must be dry cleaned only?

Accepted Answer

A plain circle

Answer

A circle with a 'W' inside

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A triangle

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A square with a circle inside

Question 4

What is the correct procedure when sorting laundry before washing?

Accepted Answer

Sort by color and fabric type

Answer

Sort by fabric weight only

Answer

Wash all items together to save time

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Sort by the owner's preference only

Question 5

How should delicate items such as lace or lingerie be laundered in a washing machine?

Accepted Answer

In a mesh laundry bag on a gentle cycle

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On a heavy-duty hot cycle

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Hand washed only, never machine washed

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On a normal cycle with extra detergent

Question 6

Which type of detergent must be used exclusively in high-efficiency (HE) washing machines?

Accepted Answer

HE-labeled low-sudsing detergent

Answer

Any standard detergent in double the amount

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Powder detergent only

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Bleach-based detergent

Question 7

What does a care label showing a square with a circle inside it indicate?

Accepted Answer

The item can be machine dried in a tumble dryer

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The item must be hand washed

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The item must be dry cleaned

Answer

The item should be line dried only