Understanding Fabric Care Labels: A Complete Guide

The Universal Language of Laundry Symbols

Those tiny tags inside your clothes aren't just decoration — they're a standardized guide to keeping your garments looking their best.

Washing Symbols

• **Tub with water** = Machine washable
• **Hand in tub** = Hand wash only
• **Number inside tub** = Maximum wash temperature (°C)
• **One line under tub** = Permanent press cycle
• **Two lines under tub** = Gentle/delicate cycle
• **Crossed-out tub** = Do not wash

Drying Symbols

• **Square with circle** = Tumble dry allowed
• **One dot inside circle** = Low heat
• **Two dots** = Medium heat
• **Three dots** = High heat
• **Crossed-out circle** = Do not tumble dry
• **Square with three vertical lines** = Drip dry

Bleaching & Ironing

• **Triangle** = Bleaching allowed
• **Crossed-out triangle** = Do not bleach
• **Iron with dots** = Temperature guide (1-3 dots)
• **Crossed-out iron** = Do not iron

Dry Cleaning

• **Circle** = Dry clean
• **Letter inside circle** = Solvent type (A, F, P)
• **Crossed-out circle** = Do not dry clean
• **Bar under circle** = Gentle cleaning

How ValetKleen Handles Different Fabrics

Our team is trained to read and follow every care label. Delicate items are separated, stained items are pre-treated, and everything is processed according to its specific requirements.

When in doubt, we err on the side of caution — your clothes are too valuable to risk.