Covers washing, drying, ironing, and bleaching symbols with plain-language tips, helpful for decoding garment labels and avoiding shrinkage or color fading.
Tap a card to see full care instructions. Always follow the garment label first.
Covers washing, drying, ironing, and bleaching symbols with plain-language tips, helpful for decoding garment labels and avoiding shrinkage or color fading.
Tap a card to see full care instructions. Always follow the garment label first.
Common questions and answers about this topic.
The number inside the wash tub symbol indicates the maximum water temperature in Celsius. A single dot means cold (30°C), two dots mean warm (40°C), and three dots mean hot (50–60°C). If there is no number or dot, use a normal warm wash. When in doubt, cold water is always the safest choice.
It depends on the care label. A plain triangle means any bleach is allowed. A triangle with diagonal lines means only non-chlorine (oxygen-based) bleach is safe. A crossed-out triangle means no bleach at all. For colored clothes, oxygen-based bleach is generally safer, but always check the label first.
Dry cleaning uses chemical solvents instead of water to clean fabrics, making it ideal for delicate materials like silk and wool. Wet cleaning is a professional process that uses water with specialized detergents and equipment, and is considered more eco-friendly. Both require professional handling and cannot be done at home.