如何洗衣服
We’re sure you already learned this at home, but just in case you need a reminder, here are the steps for doing laundry here at U of I.
1. 分而治之 - Separate the colors and the whites, as well as the items that require normal wash v the delicate cycle. Check the tags if you’re not sure. Here’s a handy list of what the symbols on the tags mean. It’s also helpful to separate towels and sheets from clothing.
2. 做好准备 - Gather up your supplies before you head out of your room. Make sure you have enough detergent and fabric softener plus any specialty detergents your loads require. Laundry is free in the residence halls, so don’t worry about bringing quarters!
3. 给机器装货 - Put your separated loads into their machines, making sure to leave a little room. If the washer is overloaded, your clothes won’t get clean.
4. 加入洗涤剂 - If you’re using detergent pods, just toss them in the washer with your clothes. If you’re using liquid detergent, pull out the detergent slot on the front of the machine. Pour it in the compartment labeled for detergent. If you’re using liquid fabric softener, there’s a compartment for that, too.
5. 选择合适的周期 - Remember that info you checked on the tags before? 选择合适的周期: Hot, Warm, Cold, Delicate or Permanent Press. Check the actual washers in your residence hall to see what cycles are available.
6. 按下开始 - Before you walk away, make sure the machine has started and does not show an error message. This is also a good time to pause and set a timer on your phone to remind you when the wash will be done.
7. 把洗衣机换成烘干机 - Move your clothes from each washer into a dryer. Remove anything that shouldn’t be tumble-dried, like wool or delicate fabrics. 如果有疑问，请检查标签! Take a good look to make sure there aren’t any socks or small items still stuck in the washer.
8. 添加干衣纸 - If you didn’t use liquid fabric softener before, toss a sheet inside the dryer with your clothing now.
9. 选择合适的周期 - Again, choose the right temperature for the load: High, Medium, Low, Delicate or Permanent Press. Check the actual dryers in your residence hall to see what cycles are available.
10. 按下开始 - Make sure the dryer started up, set your timer and come back later. Laundry time is good study time!
11. 卸下你的衣服 -烘干机烘干后, unload your clothes into a laundry basket to take to your room or fold in the laundry room. Check again for socks and small items. Clean the lint trap before you leave!
12. 折叠 - Fold your clothes before they sit too long to prevent wrinkles. 有很多方法 — use whatever works best for you and fits into your drawers!
Unspoken rules of the laundry room
- 按照说明操作 - Use the recommended amount of detergent, or you might end up with a sudsy mess. Don’t overload the machines or load them with anything except clothes and linens.
- Don’t leave your stuff in for too long - Set a timer to remind you to get your clothes. A couple minutes late is okay, but remember...
- After 15 minutes, you can move things - If someone’s laundry has been done for over 15 minutes and there are no more available washers or dryers, gently remove their things and place them on the counter or table.
- 给别人留一些洗衣机 - Trying to do eight loads at once? 这可不是交朋友的好方法. Do laundry more often or split up loads on different days so you’re not taking up everything.
- 自己打扫卫生 - Check the machines for left-behind socks, or pens and change that might have been left in pockets. Clean out the lint trap after you’re finished with the dryer. Throw away any used dryer sheets.
- 看到什么就说什么 - If a machine is broken, tell your resident assistant (RA) so that it can get fixed promptly.