Laundry symbols: A graphical guide to keep your clothes looking Good
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We have a tendency to cut the labels off our clothes so we don't get in the way, but first, you have to make sure you know the instructions given by the manufacturer, with is a quick guide you’re going to know what each symbol means and once you get the basics, you'll keep the life of your clothes.
Laundry symbols are universal, so anyone could understand them regardless of the country of origin of your clothes.
Could we wash all the garments together?
No. Each item of clothing has a label that indicates its washing instructions. So if you want to make the most of your laundry day, organize your clothes according to the type of wash.
What are those points?
Washing clothes at inappropriate temperatures can cause garments to shrink, fade, set wrinkles, and may even enlarge. The number of dots inside the tub symbol increases the hotter the temperature:
Cycle or wash setting
Choosing the correct cycle for each new wash helps our clothes maintain their texture and color for longer.?
The cycle or wash setting on your washing machine is shown as a set of symbols that accompany the washing tub. These are indicated by the number of lines under the washing tub symbol.
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Dry your garments, the final steps
When programming the drying cycle, you should not underestimate the importance of temperature, as it influences the elimination of mites and bacteria. Proper drying allows you to better preserve the garments and avoid unpleasantness, such as their shrinkage.
General Drying Symbols
Drying Temperature Symbols
Tumble Dry Cycle Laundry Symbols
Special cares
When you want to remove stains you can make mistakes with chlorine or bleach your clothes, recognizing these signs will save your clothing from getting damaged.
Do not make the mistake of not ironing at the appropriate temperature for the fabric and the indications for the shirt in particular because you will not get good results when ironing or, what is worse, you can damage the fabric.
Dry cleaning is applied to garments that cannot be submerged in water because they are damaged, deformed, shrink or change their color.
As long as you follow the laundry signs, your clothes will remain in excellent condition for a long time, you can be a pro at following the instructions and taking the best care of your clothes as possible. So before cutting the labels off our clothes make sure you have these basic laundry icons memorized; they could save you from wasting money on something unsuitable down the line!
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1 年Oh man, I should maybe make a print out and frame it in my laundry room!
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1 年This is a super chart! Love the symbols, the dots and dashes, we are back to morse code! I think everyone will be saving this chart. In regards to drying, I hang most of my laundry and only fluff the towels in the dryer, I have been doing so for years. When it comes to the cost of electricity these days I think we should all rethink the dryer for many reasons. The draw on our electrical systems is huge, the wear and tear on the clothing from the dryer is quite high, and best of all, laundry hung outside on a bright sunny day, well you can't beat that fresh air smell. ?? ?? ??
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1 年I am going to keep this on hand!! I learned some things. I never knew what those dots in the washtubs meant!