![]() ![]() The Non-Chlorine Bleach Symbol appears as a triangle with two diagonal lines. You may notice an indicator below the triangle that states “as needed” or “bleach when needed”, which indicates you should bleach sparingly only on an as-need basis to prevent damage. This bleach symbol is usually found on white clothes with a hard wearing fabric. This means that chlorine based bleaching is allowed, but only if cold and part of a dilute solution. This indicates you should never attempt to use any type of bleach on that item as it can damage or destroy the fabric. The Do Not Bleach Symbol appears as a solid triangle crossed out with an “x” mark. Many times an item with this symbol will instead show a Dry Clean Symbol recommended for cleaning the material. To clean, you may be able to spot treat trouble areas. Items with this symbol should never be washed. The Never Wash Symbol shows the standard Wash Symbol crossed out with an “x” mark. See our back label for instructions on how much detergent to use when hand washing, and check out our step-by-step guide to lean How To Hand Wash Your Laundrylike a pro. Our USDA Certified Organic low-sudsing formula rinses away clean and is safe and gentle on even the most sensitive hands. Opt for any GO by greenshield organic™ Laundry Detergent variety to care for delicate hand wash items. Instead, wash garments in a sink or small tub, using your hands to wash and rinse the fabric. For ‘Hand Wash’ clothing, do not use the washing machine. The Hand Wash Symbol depicts the standard Wash Symbol with a hand above. ![]() The Delicate or Gentle Cycle is intended to gently wash delicate items and protect them from unnecessary damage by using slower agitation and rinse modes. The Permanent Press Cycle is intended to remove wrinkles by using warm water to relax creases and slowly spinning to prevent new ones. The Normal Cycle is intended to remove stains and dirt from common durable fabrics using fast agitation and a fast spin cycle. ![]() This symbol will also tell you recommended water temperature with a series of dots in the middle, and what cycle type to set your washing machine to with lines added underneath the bucket. The Machine Wash Symbol appears as a bucket filled with water. This is usually needed for fine, delicate fabrics that can be damaged by solvents used in standard dry cleaning. If instead of a “P” you see the letter “F” inside the standard Dry Clean Symbol this means you professional dry cleaner will be using petroleum based solvents and cannot be machine dry cleaned. A letter “P” means they can use any solvent except anything specifically listed. The Dry Clean Symbol shown with a capital letter “A” means your dry cleaner can use any solvent to clean the material. Instead, take it to a professional dry cleaners and enjoy your item for years to come. The Dry Clean Symbol is a circle and indicates a garment is best cleaned by a professional dry cleaner. Avoid washing anything marked with this symbol in your washing machine as it can damage or destroy certain fabrics. ![]() These items can be easily damaged by solvents used in dry cleaning processes. The Do Not Dry Clean Symbol is a circle crossed out with an “x” mark. These industry standard symbols provide specifications on how to properly wash, dry, clean and iron clothes and textiles.ĭecode your clothes with our comprehensive guide below and click here to print a hangable guide on your laundry room wall for easy reference! Each symbol tells you important information about your fabric that will help maintain its integrity and beauty to keep it lasting and looking good longer. Learn the meaning of these symbols.Recognize these? Over the years, you’ve probably seen some of these laundry symbols on your clothes and garments, but still don’t know what they all mean. They can be found on the tags attached to every item made of fabric. Confused by care labels? The washing symbols are pictograms which represents the method of washing or drying. ![]()
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