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Read Laundry Care Symbols in 6 Steps: Wash, Bleach, Dry and Iron

Understand the tub, triangle, square, iron and circle on a garment label before choosing a wash and drying method.

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Choosing wash temperatures and drying methods solely by fabric type can damage a garment. Use the particular garment label and the GINETEX care-symbol guidance. The photo is an example of one label, not universal instructions.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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1. Find the care label inside the garment. Read pictograms and words together; if the label is missing or there are unusual trims, check the maker's advice.
2. A number such as 30 or 40 in the wash tub sets the maximum wash temperature in °C. One underline means a mild process, two a very mild process, and a cross means do not wash.
3. The triangle controls bleaching. A cross means do not bleach; two diagonal stripes allow oxygen/non-chlorine bleach only. Do not mix different cleaning chemicals.
4. The square controls drying. A circle within it signifies tumble drying, with dots indicating heat. A cross prohibits the depicted process, while lines in the square describe natural drying.
5. Dots in the iron symbol specify allowable ironing heat. A crossed iron forbids ironing; heed extra warnings for coatings and decorative trims.
6. A circle indicates professional textile care. Letters and bars specify conditions for a cleaner, not solvents to test at home. Ask a professional or the manufacturer when uncertain.

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Your try-it-at-home checklist

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