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What do all laundry symbols mean?
Laundry symbols will tell you not just how to wash, but also how to dry. First, determine whether the item should be air or tumble dried. Just like with wash symbols, underscored lines indicate cycle and black dots represent temperature. Once again, the symbol will be X’d out if you shouldn’t tumble dry at all.
What symbol means dont dry?
Square with circle in it: If there is a dot in the middle of the circle, it must be done on a low heat. Two dots means it can be dried on a high heat. If there is a cross through it, this is the do not tumble dry symbol, so the item is not suitable to be tumble-dried.
How do you read washing machine symbols?
If the garment is machine washable, then you’ll either see dots or numbers inside the bucket symbol, representing the recommended maximum temperature: one dot means 30 °C (meaning that you have to wash your clothing in cold water), two dots 40 °C (warm water), and four dots 60 °C.
What does washing symbol with 30 mean?
If there is a number inside the basin, that is the maximum water temperature (in Celsius) that you should use to wash the item. A label that says 30 means a water temperature of 86 degrees Fahrenheit, 40 means 104 degrees Fahrenheit, 60 means 140 degrees Fahrenheit and 95 means 203 degrees Fahrenheit.
What does a circle with a cross mean on clothes?
Dry cleaning symbols. Some clothes can – or must – be dry cleaned. A circle means the garment is suitable for dry cleaning. If there’s a letter inside the circle, it’s to tell the dry cleaner which chemical wash and method to use. If the circle has a cross over it, the item shouldn’t be dry cleaned.
What do two dots mean laundry?
Dots: Dots on this symbol indicate what the temperature of the water should be when this garment is washed in a washing machine. One dot indicates that the garment should be washed in cold water. Two dots mean warm and three mean hot.
What is the rinse symbol on a washing machine?
Check your clothes labels and choose a temperature that suits. This symbol usually represents the rinse cycle. The higher this setting is, the more times the appliance will rinse your laundry. This symbol represents the spin cycle options of your washing machine, normally given as a spin speed.
Which symbol means detergent?
The detergent for the main cycle goes into the slot marked “II” (or 2). This is the most frequently-used slot. The amount of detergent you put in it depends on how dirty your laundry is. You can read the dosage on the detergent packaging.
What does do not wash symbol mean?
The Do Not Wash symbol is the standard wash symbol with a cross through it. If the label instructs you not to wash the item, it will have to be dry cleaned after it gets dirty – see the section on Dry Cleaning Symbols below.
What does laundry symbol 40 mean?
The number 40 corresponds to 40°C, or 104°F. This is a warm wash setting that is often used for a colored wash. The number on the wash symbol indicates the maximum temperature the item should be washed at.
What does 40 with a line under it mean?
40°C (104°F) The bucket has one horizontal line underneath it. It indicates a mild wash. Source. 40°C (104°F) This laundry symbol features just the bucket and 40 inside.
Is 30c warm or cold wash?
Is 30 degrees a cold wash? No, a 30ºC wash is generally considered a warm wash. A cold wash is below 20°C and is usually reserved for clothes that are very delicate. Washing at 40ºC is also considered a warm wash, while 60ºC is a hot wash and 90ºC is a very hot wash.
What are two things you should do to your dirty clothes prior to washing?
If your clothes have stains, pre-treat them before washing so it doesn’t set in. Simply apply a stain remover or rub in a bit of laundry detergent. Add the detergent to the washer drum or dispenser before loading it. This will prevent residue on your clothing.
What does flat dry mean?
So what is a dry flat? If you find these words on one of the garment labels, it simply means that, after being washed, an item must be placed on a flat surface and air dry. Usually, the dry flat is required for delicate items like woolen sweaters that can lose their shape if you hang them to dry after washing.
What does P in a circle mean on washing instructions?
A circle with a capital ‘P’ in the middle. Garment can be cleaned with any solvent except for Trichloroethylene. Do Not Dry Clean.
What does the snowflake symbol mean on my washing machine?
A snowflake, for a cold wash. A bowl with a hand, for a handwash. A key, for the child lock. An iron for the easy-ironing programme. A basin with a jet of water for the rinse cycle.
Is there a laundry symbol for fabric softener?
There is currently no symbol for fabric softener; it’s better not to use fabric softener at all. Fabric softener is a liquid chemical added to the washing machine to penetrate and soften fibers.
