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Read clothing care labels before washing, drying or ironing

A garment's label, not its appearance, should guide washing, bleaching, drying and ironing.

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Care symbols differ somewhat across regions and standards. The U.S. FTC requires reliable cleaning instructions and warnings on apparel labels. Do not guess from a pictogram alone; follow the exact written instructions and standard used on your garment.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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Locate the care tag and read the entire washing, bleaching, drying and ironing instructions, not just the fiber name.
Check whether water washing is allowed, whether hand or machine washing is specified, and any maximum water temperature.
Follow bleaching restrictions; do not bleach if prohibited. Consult the manufacturer if the instruction is unclear.
Check whether tumble drying is allowed and the temperature, or whether line, shade or flat drying is instructed.
Check if ironing is allowed and at what heat, taking extra care around coated, printed or decorated areas.
If the tag is missing or symbols are unfamiliar, consult the manufacturer; do not improvise with hot washing, strong bleach or high-heat drying.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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