With this badge I learned how to care for clothing and how
to treat stains correctly. For example, if you have a dirt stain, a great way
to get it out is to apply vinegar and baking soda (stress on the baking its
important) (also mixed together) to the stain and let it sit. After an hour or
so, (I waited longer) spray with Shout and wash in COLD water. I learned that hot water will
set the stain into the fabric.
When washing cotton articles, use cold water, regardless of the color and when in the dryer
put in for only a small amount of time and check it frequently. You don’t want
to leave it in the dryer for too long. It will wrinkle a lot.
When ironing (pressing) a
cotton article, there is usually a cotton setting if not, put it on medium or
low heat and NEVER leave the iron on the fabric for too long in one spot - it will burn.
