Laundry Terms

noun a person or thing that dries something, such as a drying machine or a person who dries hair

adjective comparative form of 'dry', meaning having less moisture or wetness compared to something else

• The drier climate in the desert makes it difficult for plants to thrive.
• I need to put my clothes in the drier before they start to smell.
• Let's hit up the drier at the laundromat to finish up our laundry.
• His humor is drier than the Sahara desert.

noun a process of cleaning clothes or other items using hot water and detergent

• Hot washing is an effective method for sanitizing clothes at high temperatures.
• I always use hot washing for my white clothes to make sure they stay bright.
• Hot washing is the way to go if you want to kill all the germs on your stuff.
• She felt like she needed a hot washing to cleanse herself of all the negativity.

noun A substance or treatment applied to laundry after it has been washed to freshen or soften the fabric.

• The afterwash treatment is designed to protect the car's paint and finish.
• I always make sure to use afterwash on my car to keep it looking shiny.
• Afterwash is like magic for your car, making it sparkle like new.
• Using afterwash on a difficult situation can help to bring clarity and resolution.