soap powder
[sostantivo]
a powdered detergent that is used for washing clothes, and typically consists of a mixture of soap and synthetic detergents
polvere di sapone
Casa e Giardino - Laundry Room
Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative alle lavanderie come "foglio per asciugatrice", "corda per stendere" e "cesto per il bucato".
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spray starch
[sostantivo]
a laundry product used to stiffen fabrics, reduce wrinkles, and facilitate ironing by spraying it onto clothes for a crisp and polished appearance
amido spray
washboard
[sostantivo]
a tool used to manually wash clothes by rubbing them against its ribbed surface while they are wet with soap and water
asse per lavare
washing line
[sostantivo]
an outdoor cord or rope used for air-drying clothes by hanging them for drying in the open air and sunlight
corda per stendere i panni
washing powder
[sostantivo]
a type of cleaning agent in the form of a dry powder or granules used to wash clothes
detergente in polvere
dryer sheet
[sostantivo]
a fabric or paper sheet used in dryers to reduce static cling, soften fabrics, and add scent to clothes during drying
foglio per asciugatrice
clothes basket
[sostantivo]
a container typically made of wicker, plastic, or cloth material used for storing and transporting laundry or dirty clothes to a washing machine
cesto per la biancheria
clothes hanger
[sostantivo]
a device used to hang and organize clothing items in a closet or storage space
gruccia
clothesline
[sostantivo]
a long rope or wire that washed clothes are hung on in order to get dried
corda per il bucato
Ex:
She
hung
the
laundry
on
the
clothesline
to
dry
in
the
sun
.
Ha steso il bucato su la corda per il bucato per farlo asciugare al sole.
clothespin
[sostantivo]
a device used for hanging wet clothes on a clothesline to dry
molletta per il bucato
fabric softener
[sostantivo]
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
ammorbidente per tessuti
hamper
[sostantivo]
a large basket with a lid, typically used for laundry, storage, or transport
cesto per la biancheria
hanger
[sostantivo]
a device, typically made of metal, plastic, or wood, designed to hold clothing by the shoulders and keep it wrinkle-free
a device, typically made of metal, plastic, or wood, designed to hold clothing by the shoulders and keep it wrinkle-free
Ex:
I
placed
my
coat
on
a
wooden
hanger
in
the
closet
.
ironing board
[sostantivo]
a long narrow table, usually padded and supported by foldable legs, designed to hold clothes flat while they are being ironed
a long narrow table, usually padded and supported by foldable legs, designed to hold clothes flat while they are being ironed
Ex:
She
set up
the
ironing board
in
the
laundry room
before
starting
on
the
shirts
.
airing cupboard
[sostantivo]
a warm and enclosed storage space in a house, usually containing a hot water cylinder, used to dry or air clothes
armadio per asciugare
peg
[sostantivo]
a small, cylindrical or tapered piece of wood or plastic that is used to fasten clothes to a clothesline
piolo
soap flakes
[sostantivo]
small, thin pieces of soap that are used for washing clothes and other household items
fiocchi di sapone
laundry sink
[sostantivo]
a type of sink that is specifically designed for use in laundry rooms or areas where clothes are washed or laundered
lavello della lavanderia
Ex:
The
laundry sink
is
where
I
wash
delicate
items
that
can
not
go in
the
washing machine
.
Il lavello della lavanderia è dove lavo gli articoli delicati che non possono andare in lavatrice.
laundry detergent
[sostantivo]
a cleaning agent that is used to remove dirt, stains, and odors from clothing and other fabrics
detersivo per bucato
stain remover
[sostantivo]
a substance or product that is used to remove spots or marks from fabrics, surfaces, or other materials
smacchiatore
Ex:
She
used
a
stain remover
to
get
rid of
the
red wine
stain
on
her
favorite
shirt
.
Ha usato uno smacchiatore per eliminare la macchia di vino rosso sulla sua camicia preferita.
laundry sorter
[sostantivo]
a storage system designed to help keep laundry organized by separating clothes according to different categories, such as colors, fabrics, or washing cycles
separatore di bucato
Ex:
The
laundry sorter
helps
me
keep
my
clothes
organized
by
separating
darks
,
lights
,
and
delicates
.
Il separatore di bucato mi aiuta a tenere i miei vestiti organizzati separando scuri, chiari e delicati.
sewing kit
[sostantivo]
a collection of tools and supplies used for sewing, including needles, thread, scissors, pins, and other items
kit per cucire
Ex:
I
keep
a
small
sewing kit
in
my
drawer
for
quick
repairs
.
Tengo un piccolo kit per cucire nel mio cassetto per riparazioni veloci.
wringer
[sostantivo]
a mechanical device used to remove excess water from clothing or other fabrics by pressing them between two rollers
strizzatore
Ex:
She
used
the
old-fashioned
wringer
to
remove
excess
water
from
the
laundry
before
hanging
it
to
dry
.
Ha usato la vecchia strizzatrice per rimuovere l'acqua in eccesso dal bucato prima di stenderlo ad asciugare.
clothes horse
[sostantivo]
a freestanding rack used for indoor clothes drying, typically made of wood, metal, or plastic, and often collapsible for easy storage
stendibiancheria
bleach
[sostantivo]
a strong chemical compound used for removing stains, whitening clothes, and disinfecting surfaces
candeggina