Symbols in the washing machine and on clothing labels need to know

Not all clothes are the same, so it is impossible to wash all clothes with the same washing mode. Just understand the meaning of the laundry symbols on the washing machine control panel and on the clothes, you can extend the life of the clothes.

Let's "roll out" the most common laundry symbols to choose the most suitable washing machine mode.

Symbol on washing machine

Common symbols in washing machines.

Unlike the symbols on clothes, the symbols on the control panel are often accompanied by letters. However, sometimes the selection of washing mode becomes very difficult for homemakers because the control panel is only in English. Here are some basic symbols:

Looking at the image above, from position (12h), the O-shape in clockwise direction on the order is:

1. Above square ripples Cottons: Washing mode for cotton clothes.
2. Synthetics: Synthetic laundry mode.
3. Synthetics Easy Iron: This program makes it easier for you to iron clothes after washing by using. slower rotation speed to reduce wrinkles.
4. Delicates: Washing mode for thin clothes.
5. Wool roll Woollens: Washing mode for woolen clothes.
6. Hand Wash: Hand washing mode for clothes that need to be "cuddled" to help clothes not tear, fade or shrink fabric.
7. Silk butterfly image: Washing mode for silk type.
8. Soak: Soak washing mode.
9. Mini Program: Fast washing mode.
10. Rinse: Rinsing mode.
11. Delicate rinse: The mode of rinsing for thin clothes.
12. Drain: Drain water (Drainage).
13. Spin: Squeeze.
14. Delicate spin: Squeeze for thin clothes, slow spinning ring.

*** These symbols are mostly synthesized from Electrolux washing machines.

The meaning of laundry symbols on clothing labels

The instructions on how to wash on these labels can make you confused and unsure how to follow them. The following article will explain to you the common signs on clothing labels as well as expert advice on how to care for your clothes in the most appropriate way.

Important note

Hand washing symbols often appear on the labels of products that require special care and care from the owner, such as clothing made from silk or wool. With these products, you should wash your hands and use the fabric form designed specifically for this fabric or you can also use eco-friendly fabric softener without enzymes and detergents. or lightening agent.

OMO provides you with a complete list of fabric discharge, for example, Comfort products exclusively for silk and wool. You just need to read the instructions carefully before using these products to know how to take care of your clothes and your family.

Use detergent on laundry laundry instruction labels

The instruction manual for detergent is a triangle that gives you suggestions under which conditions you can use detergent for the product.

Detergent: A triangle with no sign on the inside indicates any detergent can be used with this type of clothing if necessary.

Use only chlorine-free detergent: A triangle with two parallel lines indicates that you should only use chlorine-free detergents for your clothes.For greater certainty, you can check the ingredient in the detergent to see if it contains chlorine.

Do not use bleach: Black triangle with 2 diagonal lines means "Do not use detergent" - You should not use any chemical ingredient to bleach with this type of fabric.

Laundry symbols: Basic instructions on how to wash clothes on product stamps

Laundry symbol: shown in the picture of a pot filled with water.Laundry icon lets you know how your clothes should be washed at the temperature or the washing mode is appropriate for your product.

Temperature symbol: Inside the "Normal washing" icon, there will be a corresponding temperature symbol, expressed from 1 to 6 dots to tell you which clothes should be washed at any temperature.

1. One dot: 30 degrees Celsius
2. Two dots: 40 degrees Celsius
3. Three dots: 50 degrees Celsius
4. Four dots: 60 degrees Celsius
5. Five dots: 70 degrees Celsius

Anti-wrinkle icon : The anti-wrinkle icon is shown in a line under the normal washing symbol.The anti-wrinkle materials have been treated to ensure that your clothes are not wrinkled and creased and retain the shape of the shirt and pants.If your clothes are anti-wrinkle treatment, this means you don't need to be them.

Gentle rotation icon : The gentle rotating icon has two tiles under the standard washing symbol.This symbol is often used for clothing made of silk, silkworm, silk or other perishable products if the washing machine spins strongly (eg, leather socks, satin fabric, chiffon, etc.).

Hand washing symbol: Hand washing symbols include standard Laundry symbols and a solid hand in the water basin.With the clothes attached to this symbol, you are advised not to use a washing machine, but only to wash your hands to make sure the detergent is well absorbed and clean the product gently.Also check to make sure that you use a detergent designed for hand washing, so as not to harm your skin as well as keep clothes safe.

Icons not washed : This symbol includes a regular Laundry symbol with two slashes.If the instruction label has a logo that cannot be washed with this product, you need to bring it to a dry cleaning shop in case your clothes get dirty and dusty.You can see the specific instructions in the dry cleaning section below.

Instructions are and drying clothes

Drying symbol: The basic drying symbol consists of a square and an inner circle.

Just like the washing symbol, the number of round dots inside the drying icon will let you know the drying temperature as well as adjusting the drying mode to suit your clothes. Three dots mean "Drying at High Temperature" , Two dots means "Drying at Normal Temperature" and One dot means "Drying at Low Temperature".

Do not dry: When a product is labeled "Do not dry" with two diagonal lines on the basic drying symbol, it is recommended not to use the drying step, only hanging clothes on the clothesline or rack. Air dry and let it dry.

Drying symbol for non-wrinkled clothes: this symbol includes a line underneath the dryer icon. With the clothes attached to this symbol, it should be dried in the "Permanent Press" mode for clothes that are not wrinkled.

Lightweight, dry mode icon: This symbol uses two lines. If you have this symbol on your clothes, you should set it to light mode.

The symbol is the clothing on the instruction stamp

Symbol of iron / iron.

To help you not be confused by too many symbols, the Icon Is / Ironing Clothes uses a traditional iron iron.

The symbol also uses dots to symbolize the degree of temperature needed for your clothing.

1. High Temperature / Comfort: Round dots mean your product may be at high temperatures.
2. Is / Iron at Medium Temperature: Two round dots mean that your clothes may be in Normal temperature.
3. Low / Heated: One dot means your clothes can be at low temperatures.

Dry Laundry Icon

Dry cleaning: Dry cleaning symbol uses a circle.

Regular dry cleaning: Clothes that you should dry dry under conditions will usually have the "F" symbol inside a circle.

Only dry cleaning: The dry cleaning symbol uses the "P" symbol inside a circle.

No dry cleaning: This symbol consists of a circle with two diagonal lines.For clothing products that use this symbol, you should not dry it.

Understanding these parameters will help you understand your clothes better, to be easy to store and use, and to increase the durability and beauty of the product.