What is the meaning of washing machine symbols?

 

“You did not take Chinese or Latin second language in high school? Oh, sorry, you can not wash your clothes! “ This is your impression when you realize the difficulty of the symbols that adorn your clothes or washing machine. Fortunately, you will see that it is not that complicated. Let’s go step by step:

Washing the laundry:

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If you see a tank or tank: this indicates washing … And in particular:

– the associated number represents the maximum temperature in degrees Celsius tolerated
– one hand means that you have to wash your garment by hand
– a symbol crossed out with a precise cross that you should not clean your garment at home, you can possibly l bring it to the dyer and see what he thinks about it.
– a line under the symbol indicates a softer treatment than normal
– two lines under the symbol  : a really very gentle treatment

Bleaching:

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If you see a triangle: this indicates bleaching … And in particular:
– a triangle with two oblique lines specifies that only oxygen bleaching is allowed
– a crossed triangle indicates that the garment must not be bleached.
This is valid for all detergents containing a bleaching agent.

Drying clothes  :

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If you see a circle in a square: it indicates the drying … And in particular:
– a point in the circle specifies that it is necessary to dry your clothes at reduced temperature
– two points indicate that it is necessary to dry your clothes at normal temperature
– if the circle is crossed out , you can not put your clothes in the dryer

Dry cleaning of the linen:

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If you see a circle: this indicates professional cleaning … In particular:
– an F in a precise
circle that you need to perform a professional hydrocarbon cleaning – a P in a specific
circle that you need to perform a perchlorethylene cleaning – a W in a precise circle that only the aqueous bases can be used.

A priori you should not often see these symbols but at least you will be warned.if you pay attention wedding dress is more sensitive and important for dry cleaning so search for wedding dress cleaners near me and place your order..

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