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Care symbols on clothing labels

A explanation of what the care symbols mean

The care instructions on clothing labels are there to help you wash, dry and iron

your clothes effectively without damaging them - however, they can be confusing

so here is a explanation of what all the care symbols mean:

Wash

Temperature settings and drum action The temperature in the wash tub symbol is the maximum recommended wash temperature for that garment. Single bar beneath the wash tub symbol indicates suitable for medium drum action. Broken bar beneath the wash tub symbol indicates suitable for low drum action, and is specifically designed for machine wash-able wool. As a general guide you can combine all items without the bar symbol and wash at the lowest recommended temperature. Likewise, items with the same bar symbol can be combined and washed at the lowest recommended temperature. Remember: Always follow any special instructions shown on the care label; particularly ' wash separately ' which means what it says. Other wash symbols Also, see our guides to: The correct way to use liquid detergent - Is Fabric softener necessary?

Dry

Temperature settings A circle in a square means the garment can be tumble-dried; the dots contained within the circle indicate the drying temperature. As a general guide you can combine all items with a dot symbol and tumble-dry at the lowest recommended temperature. Other drying symbols

Iron

Temperature setting A iron symbol indicates a garment can be ironed; the more dots contained within the symbol the hotter the iron can be. As a general guide you can combine all items with a dot symbol and iron at the lowest recommended temperature. H

Bleaching

Also, see our guide to: What is Oxy bleach stain remover?

Dry-cleaning

Is your washing machine starting to smell?

If you always select cool 30°C - 40°C Quick-wash programmes and only use Non-Bio detergent, Liquid detergent, Liquid tablets, Eco-friendly detergents or any other detergent that doesn’t contain Oxygen bleach. This will cause a build up of softener, detergent, dirt and grease creating a breeding ground for Bacteria; very unpleasant smells can form inside your washing machine. Our Advice: Two to three times a year, simply wash cotton Tea towels on the Hottest 90°C Wash Programme with the ' Intensive wash and the Extra rinse ' options, (if your machine has those functions) with a Biological powder detergent that contains Oxygen bleach. Alternatively, you can use your normal detergent with two scoops of Oxygen bleach powder additive. These maintenance washes will keep the machine and the outlet hose clean and free from the build-up of dirt, grease and bacteria. Also, with regular maintenance washes you'll considerably prolong the life of your washing machine. Read more...

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Care symbols on

clothing labels

A explanation of what

the care symbols mean

The care instructions on clothing

labels are there to help you wash,

dry and iron your clothes effectively

without damaging them - however,

they can be confusing so here is a

explanation of what all the care

symbols mean

Wash

Temperature settings The temperature in the wash tub symbol is the maximum recommended wash temperature for that garment. Drum Action Single bar beneath the wash tub symbol indicates suitable for medium drum action. Broken bar beneath the wash tub symbol indicates suitable for low drum action, and is specifically designed for machine wash-able wool. As a general guide you can combine all items without the bar symbol and wash at the lowest recommended temperature. Likewise, items with the same bar symbol can be combined and washed at the lowest recommended temperature. Remember: Always follow any special instructions shown on the care label; particularly ' wash separately ' which means what it says. Other wash symbols

Dry

Iron

Temperature settings A iron symbol indicates a garment can be ironed; the more dots contained within the symbol the hotter the iron can be. As a general guide you can combine all items with a dot symbol and iron at the lowest recommended temperature.