BraveSpeaking: Laundry Day in the USA

Noun set of regular and repeated actions that are done by the washing machine

cycle
It's easy to fall asleep waiting for the cycle to end.

Noun chemical cleaning substance used to wash clothes

detergent
Aha! Someone left their detergent on the counter! Maybe I can use some for my laundry...

Noun a basket usually with a cover used to store dirty clothes

hamper
My hamper is filled with stinky socks. Looks like it's laundry day!

Verb press and smooth

iron
I'm too lazy to iron my shirts and pants but sometimes my mom will do it for me.

Noun an establishment with coin-operated washing machines and dryers for public use

laundromat
I've spent many Sunday evenings at the laundromat, reading a book while I wait for my clothes to dry.

Noun short, fine fibers that separate from the surface of cloth or yarn

lint
I cleaned out the lint tray after running all my winter blankets through the dryer. Colorful!

Noun amount of items washed or to be washed in a washing machine at one time

load
I have one load finishing up in the washer and three more to go!

Verb remove (dirt or impurities) by washing lightly or in water only

rinse
When I spilled wine on my shirt I was able to get the stain out quickly by rinsing it under cold water.

Noun a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove

stains
"Hey, what do you recommend I do to get these stains out?"

Verb act upon with some substance especially to improve or alter

treat
When I spilled wine on the table cloth, Casey treated the wine stain with tonic water.