Step 1
Read the care label
Check whether to hang, dry flat or avoid direct sun. Ask the employer if unsure.
HW011 · Laundry and garment care
How to Hang Clothes Correctly
Read the care label, reshape clothes, allow airflow and dry fully
Overview
Remove laundry promptly, read the care label, and choose hanging, flat drying or another suitable method. Do not crowd wet clothes or reach outside windows or to unsafe heights.
Tools needed
- Stable drying rack or suitable drying area
- Correct-size hangers
- Clothes pegs
- Clean laundry basket
- Clean mesh rack or towel for flat drying
Cleaning steps
Step 2
Shake out and reshape
Gently open the garment and straighten seams and collars so wet fabric is not left crumpled.
Step 3
Choose suitable support
Use correct-size hangers for shirts and dry stretch-prone knitwear flat when directed. Support trousers and towels securely.
Step 4
Leave space between items
Do not overlap or crowd garments. Let air pass around each item and open thick sections fully.
Step 5
Use a safe ventilated place
Choose a stable, reachable and ventilated place and follow labels about sunlight. Never climb unstable furniture or lean outside a window.
Step 6
Store only when fully dry
Check collars, cuffs, waistbands and thick seams. Keep drying any damp item and store it only when fully dry.
4 common mistakes
✕ Avoid
Crowding wet clothes together.
✓ Correct actionLeave gaps and open thick sections.
✕ Avoid
Hanging every garment the same way.
✓ Correct actionUse the care label to choose hanging, flat drying and suitable hangers.
✕ Avoid
Standing on an unstable chair to reach high.
✓ Correct actionUse only a stable drying area within safe reach.
✕ Avoid
Storing clothes while inner layers are damp.
✓ Correct actionCheck seams, collars and cuffs and store only when fully dry.
Safety notes
- Do not climb unstable furniture, lean outside windows or lift heavy wet loads overhead on a slippery floor.
- Do not block escape routes or let dripping water reach electrical equipment, sockets or create a slippery floor.
Tips for helpers
- Hang long or thick items first, then use remaining gaps for shorter items.
- Keep matching garments nearby so they are easier to pair after drying.
Tips for employers
- Identify items that must be dried flat, shaded or on a special hanger.
- Provide a stable drying area within reach; never require climbing or leaning outside.
Completion checklist
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