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washing instructions symbols

You may have noticed some symbols printed onto the labels of some of your clothes, but do you know what they mean? LIFEbaby.com is here to help with this handy guide!

Washing Instructions

Machine Wash
COLD
Machine Wash
Permanent Press
COLD
Machine Wash
Gentle Cycle
COLD
Hand Wash

Machine Wash
WARM
Machine Wash
Permanent Press
WARM
Machine Wash
Gentle Cycle
WARM
Do Not Wash

Machine Wash
HOT
Machine Wash
Permanent Press
HOT
Machine Wash
Gentle Cycle
HOT

Bleaching Instructions

Bleach as needed
Any bleach, e.g. Clorox®, may be safely used
Non-chlorine Bleach as needed
Use only a colour-safe bleach, e.g. Clorox 2®
Do Not Bleach
No bleach product should be used, including detergents with bleach, or follow bleach package test procedure to test for bleach safety

Drying Instructions

Tumble Dry
NO HEAT
Tumble Dry
Permanent Press
NO HEAT
Tumble Dry
Gentle Cycle
NO HEAT
Do Not Tumble Dry

Tumble Dry
LOW HEAT
Tumble Dry
Permanent Press
LOW HEAT
Tumble Dry
Gentle Cycle
LOW HEAT
Line Dry

Tumble Dry
MEDIUM HEAT
Tumble Dry
Permanent Press
MEDIUM HEAT
Tumble Dry
Gentle Cycle
MEDIUM HEAT
Drip Dry

Tumble Dry
HIGH HEAT
Dry Flat

Ironing Instructions

Steam or Dry Iron
LOW HEAT
Do Not Steam Iron

Steam or Dry Iron
MEDIUM HEAT
Do Not Iron

Steam or Dry Iron
HIGH HEAT

Drycleaning Instructions

Dryclean
May appear with additional letters or lines
Take this item to a professional drycleaner
Do Not Dryclean

We've also provided a printable PDF version of this guide for you to stick on your washing machine or wall to help you with your laundry work!