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Ironing symbols use dot levels to show the allowed ironing temperature and whether steam ironing is allowed.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":32,"og:type":75,"og:title":10,"og:site_name":45,"og:description":12},"article",{"robots":77,"canonical":32},"index,follow",{"doc_id":79,"site_id":7},565763,1792083784,{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":83},"success",[84,89,94,99,104,109,114,119,124],{"id":85,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":86,"show_sort_weight":87,"slug":88},11,"Presentations",90,"presentations",{"id":90,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":91,"show_sort_weight":92,"slug":93},12,"Resumes",80,"resumes",{"id":95,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":96,"show_sort_weight":97,"slug":98},14,"Invoices",70,"invoices",{"id":100,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":101,"show_sort_weight":102,"slug":103},15,"Posters",60,"posters",{"id":105,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":106,"show_sort_weight":107,"slug":108},16,"Social Media",50,"social-media",{"id":110,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":111,"show_sort_weight":112,"slug":113},17,"Forms",40,"forms",{"id":115,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":116,"show_sort_weight":117,"slug":118},18,"Letters",30,"letters",{"id":120,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":121,"show_sort_weight":122,"slug":123},21,"Paper Templates",5,"papers-templates",{"id":125,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":29,"show_sort_weight":4,"slug":126},158,"general-158",{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":128},{"doc_id":79,"user_id":129,"nickname":42,"user_avatar":130,"doc_module":22,"category_id":125,"category_name":29,"doc_title":10,"doc_description":12,"doc_content":131,"file_id":132,"file_url":133,"file_type":134,"file_size":135,"view_count":55,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":22,"is_downloadable":22,"audit_status":22,"page_count":30,"language":136,"language_code":8,"site_id":7,"html_lang":8,"table_of_contents":137,"faqs":138,"seo_title":139,"seo_description":12,"update_tm":140,"read_time":22},962090893153,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_9964176cb1d06d4a9deccf72a44ae3dc","HELPFUL GUIDE ON WASHING SYMBOLS  \nWashing symbols explained  \nMake sure to check the care labels on your clothes to find out more about how they need to be washed, dried and ironed. This is important for delicate materials such as silk or wool, coloured textiles and synthetic materials. There are 5 basic symbols on clothing labels, which provide information on how the garment should be washed, dried and ironed. Below you will find the most important washing symbols and their different meanings.  \nWashing  \nThe first category of washing symbols indicates whether an item of clothing can be washed at home and the maximum washing temperature.  \nDo not wash Normal cycle  \nup to 30°C  \nGentle cycle up to 30°C  \nVery gentle cycle up to 30°C  \nHand wash Normal cycle  \nup to 40°C  \nGentle cycle up to 40°C  \nVery gentle cycle up to 40°C  \nNormal cycle up to 60°C  \nGentle cycle up to 60°C  \nNormal cycle up to 95°C  \nBleaching  \nThe second category of washing symbols indicates whether you can use bleach and which type is suitable. Almost all washing powders contain bleaching agents to remove any discolouration, especially on light coloured clothes. Coloured fabrics should not be treated with bleach at high temperatures  \nDo not bleach  \nBleach allowed  \nNon-chlorine bleach  \nDrying  \nThe third category of washing symbols indicates how a garment needs to be dried. The dots show the temperature of the tumble dryer and the lines indicate the type and location of drying.  \nTumble dry at a low temperature  \nTumble dry at a medium temperature  \nDo not tumble dry  \nDry on a line Drip dry on a line Dry lying flat Drip dry laying flat  \nLine dry in the shade  \nDrip dry on the line in the shade  \nDry lying flat in the shade  \nDrip dry lying flatin the shade  \nIroning  \nThe fourth category of washing symbols indicates whether a garment may be ironed and at what temperature. The dots on the iron symbol show which temperature clothes can be ironed at.  \nDo not iron  \nIron at a low temperature  \nIron at a medium temperature  \nIron at a high temperature  \nDo not steam iron  \nDry Cleaning   \nThe final category indicates whether a garment should be dry cleaned. The letters in the circles indicate which solvents may be used for dry cleaning. If your garment has any of the following symbols, it is recommended to get it dry cleaned.  \nDo not dry clean  \nDo not wet clean  \nProfessional wet clean  \nWet clean delicate  \nVery delicate wet clean  \nDry clean only Gentle dry clean  \nwith PCE with PCE  \nDry clean with any solvent  \nDry clean with petroleum solvent  \nonly  \nDelicate dry clean with petroleum solvent only  \nDry clean only  \nOur guide on how to do laundry has further helpful information and tips on how to wash and dry your clothes.","cbCaicd2A3e3Vn7P","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicd2A3e3Vn7P","pdf",778957,"English","# Washing symbols explained\n## Washing\n## Bleaching\n## Drying\n## Ironing\n## Dry cleaning","[{\"question\":\"How can I find the correct way to wash my clothes?\",\"answer\":\"Check the care labels on your clothes. 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