The laundry care symbols on clothing and linen labels provide important information on how to take care of your investment. Once you recognize the basic symbols, interpreting the rest is pretty simple.
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Washing Symbols
These will tell you how to wash - or not to wash - the garment including water temperature and cycle selection.
Bleach Symbols
Bleach symbols may not appear on every garment. But look for the triangular shape to help you select a type of bleach.
Drying Symbols
Overdrying is one of the harshest things we do to our laundry. Drying symbols help you select a cycle type and a temperature.
Ironing Symbols
Yes, some folks still iron! Look for the symbol to help you select a temperature and whether to use a dry iron or steam.
Dry Cleaning Symbols
A dry clean only symbol can save you a great deal of heartache and money. There are also very specific dry cleaning symbols that your dry cleaner will understand in selecting cycles and chemicals for the job.
