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PREPARATION
Category
Label
Directions
Washing
Hand Wash
Machine Wash,
Normal Cycle
Use Permanent Press/
Wrinkle Resistant
washing machine
setting (which has a
cool down or
cold spray before the
reduced spin)
Use Gentle/Delicate
washing machine
setting (slow agitation
and/ or reduced wash
time).
Do Not Wash
Do Not Wring
Water
Temperature
Hot
Warm
Cold/Cool
Bleach
symbols
Any Bleach (When
Needed)
Only Non-Chlorine
Bleach
(When Needed)
Do Not Bleach
Fabric care labels
Most articles of clothing feature fabric care
labels that include instructions for proper care.
Colors
Whites / Lights / Darks
Soil
Heavy / Normal / Light
Fabric
Delicates / Easy Care / Sturdy
Cottons
Lint
Lint Producers / Lint Collectors
Sorting laundry
It is recommended that you sort laundry into
similar loads that are washable in the same
cycle.
Refer to the following chart for sorting clothes