Ropa y Moda - Cuidar la ropa

a container typically made of wicker, plastic, or cloth material used for storing and transporting laundry or dirty clothes to a washing machine

cesto de ropa, canasta de ropa

a device used to hang and organize clothing items in a closet or storage space

percha, gancho de ropa

a long rope or wire that washed clothes are hung on in order to get dried

tendedero

a device used for hanging and drying clothes outdoors, typically consisting of a pole or frame with lines or ropes for suspending clothing items

tendedero, secadero de ropa

a freestanding rack used for indoor clothes drying, typically made of wood, metal, or plastic, and often collapsible for easy storage

tendedero, secarropas

a small device, typically made of wood or plastic, used for fastening clothes on a clothesline to dry

pinza de ropa, alicate de ropa

a device used for hanging wet clothes on a clothesline to dry

pinza para la ropa, pinza de ropa

a device, typically made of wood, plastic, or wire, used to hang and store clothing

percha, gancho para ropa

a laundry product used to reduce static cling, soften fabrics, and add scent to clothes during washing or drying, typically in liquid or dryer sheet form

suavizante de telas, suavizante

a cleaning agent that is used to remove dirt, stains, and odors from clothing and other fabrics

detergente para ropa, detergente de lavandería

a large basket with a lid, typically used for laundry, storage, or transport

cesta, canasto

a piece of metal, plastic, or wood, usually in a triangular shape with a hook on its top, that people use for storing their clothes in a closet or on a rack

percha, gancho

a long narrow table, often covered with cloth, on which clothes are ironed

tabla de planchar

a container used for storing and transporting dirty clothes to and from the washing machine or laundromat

cesta de ropa, canasta de ropa

to expose something, such as clothing or bedding, to the open air to freshen it or dry it

ventilar, airear

a warm and enclosed storage space in a house, usually containing a hot water cylinder, used to dry or air clothes

armario de aire, almacén de aire

a small, cylindrical or tapered piece of wood or plastic that is used to fasten clothes to a clothesline

pinza de ropa, palo de tender

small, thin pieces of soap that are used for washing clothes and other household items

escamas de jabón, copos de jabón

a powdered detergent that is used for washing clothes, and typically consists of a mixture of soap and synthetic detergents

detergente en polvo, jabón en polvo

a laundry product used to stiffen fabrics, reduce wrinkles, and facilitate ironing by spraying it onto clothes for a crisp and polished appearance

almidón en spray, spray de almidón

a tool used to manually wash clothes by rubbing them against its ribbed surface while they are wet with soap and water

tabla de lavar, lavadero

an outdoor cord or rope used for air-drying clothes by hanging them for drying in the open air and sunlight

tendedero, cuerda para secar ropa

a type of cleaning agent in the form of a dry powder or granules used to wash clothes

detergente en polvo, polvo para lavar

an electric machine used for washing clothes

lavadora

a machine used for drying clothes

secarropas, secadora

a fabric or paper sheet used in dryers to reduce static cling, soften fabrics, and add scent to clothes during drying

hoja para secadora, tela suavizante

a strong chemical compound used for removing stains, whitening clothes, and disinfecting surfaces

lejía, blanqueador

to use a heated appliance to straighten and smooth wrinkles and creases from fabric

planchar

a piece of equipment with a heated flat metal base, used to smooth clothes

plancha

describing the state of a garment that has been pressed and smoothed with an iron

planchado, alisado

having creases or folds caused by being crushed, bent, or compressed

arrugado, pliegues

to remove things or goods from a container, vehicle, etc.

descargar, vaciar

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

doblar, plegar

a shop where one can do their laundry and dry cleaning

tintorería

(of a portion or piece) to become detached or separated from a larger whole

caerse de

to allow wet clothes to dry by hanging them up without wringing them out

secar al aire, dejar secar colgado

cleaned with a solvent instead of water

limpiado en seco, lavado en seco

to place a thing, typically an item of clothing, on a hanger, hook, etc.

colgar, suspender

the activity of making clothes, etc. smooth using an iron

planchado

to wash, clean, and iron clothes and linens

lavar, hacer la colada

a place where one can wash and dry one's clothes using coin-operated machines

lavandería automática, lavandería de autoservicio

clothes, sheets, etc. that have just been washed or need washing

ropa sucia, ropa limpia

to fill or pack a space with the specified items

cargar

to apply pressure to something by a heated iron in order to smooth it

planchar, alisar

able to be safely cleaned with water or other cleaning agents without being damaged

lavable, que se puede lavar

marked or discolored by a substance that is difficult to remove

manchado, descolorido

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

limpiar

covered with or full of water or another liquid

mojado

to make something damp or moist by applying water or another liquid

mojar, humedecer

lacking moisture or liquid

seco

to take out the liquid from something in a way that it is not wet anymore

secar

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

sucio

to undo or separate the strands of something that is woven or knitted

descoserse

to open or spread something out from a folded state or compact form

desplegar, abrir

an individual who works or owns a business specializing in the cleaning and maintenance of garments and textiles using methods that do not involve water

tintorero, limpiador en seco