Icons for washing on clothes - decoding

Of course, everyone wants to look good, so that clothes always look clean and fresh. Of course, it must be washed. But things are made from different fabrics, and each of them needs its own washing program. All this information is on clothes in the form of small icons. Many have seen them, but not everyone knows their interpretation. We will learn to read these recommendations from the producers, which they share with us. So, what are the icons for washing on clothes - the decoding and purpose of each are described in an understandable form in this article.

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Where to look for signs?

Usually, the badges on clothes are located on special labels. Labels - small tags made of cloth. In addition, it also contains information about the size, composition and manufacturer.

Labels are placed from the wrong side, on the internal seams:

• Jeans or trousers - side or back seam;
• Jacket - left inner side or inner pocket;
• Light clothing - at the back under the collar, or on the inner side seam.

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Washing Modes

If there are icons for washing on clothes, decoding is of great importance. Sometimes enough incorrectly chosen temperature conditions for the thing to be hopelessly spoiled.

What exactly should I pay attention to?- Here everything is extremely simple:

• The figures depicted symbolize the temperature, which is the maximum permissible for this product.
• When under the symbol there are two features located horizontally, this indicates particularly delicate conditions. The spinning should be carried out at the lowest possible speed.

Important! If the spin is done manually, it is carried out very gently. You can even skip this procedure.

• With one horizontal line, the process should be delicate. The machine is loaded at a maximum of two-thirds of the maximum volume. Spin - at low speed or manually.

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Washing different types of fabrics

Sometimes the labels for washing on clothing labels give incomplete information. Consider the main types of fabric and the conditions for their washing:

• Silk can be called a capricious cloth, which must be washed separately from other products. The temperature should remain low.
• Wool is best washed by hand. If you use a washing machine, it selects a special mode at a temperature of no higher than 30 degrees.

Important! Spin must be very weak. Woolen things dry on the towel.

• Cotton is a simple fabric. Any temperature is suitable for it, it can be pressed at any speed.
• Washing of synthetic fabrics in the machine is allowed, the temperature should not exceed 40 degrees.

Important! Synthetics are not ironed, as it can melt away from heat.

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Care instructions

Labels on clothes for washing, their decoding is not the most difficult task. But there are general rules for the care of all tissues:

• It is best to use soft means( gels or powders).
• The underwear is washed in special containers.
• Dosage of the detergent must be strictly observed, otherwise - the material will be spoiled.
• Without labeling, do not use bleaching agents.
• Colored or printed fabric should not be soaked.
• You must sort the linen before soaking.

Important! Washing new colored clothes must be done separately. Bright and dark colors necessarily separate.

• If the label indicates a delicate mode, you should not load the maximum number of clothes in the machine. The best option - to reduce its number at least twice. Thus, clothes will not be unnecessarily twisted.
• Do not wash cotton, linen or synthetic materials together.
• In dark tissues in excess there are coloring substances. To remove them, preliminary manual washing is performed.

By listening to our recommendations, and following the signs on the clothing labels, you will keep your wardrobe fresh for a long time.