Hot, cold, or hand-wash? Here’s what those laundry symbols on your clothing tags really mean. Hand holding clothing care tag. For many, washing clothes means throwing things in the washer and dryer, ...

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A picture may be worth a thousand words, but sometimes it’s more confusing than text. That goes double when it’s one of the many laundry symbols found on the care label of your clothes. What are all ...

Every garment will wear out after repeated wearing and washing. On average, an item of clothing lasts around five years before being thrown away. However, disposing of clothing, both used and unworn, ...

WHEN washing clothes, it's tempting to claim that ignorance is bliss, and disregard the confounding laundry symbols on the care tag. But once you know the secret code, those symbols are easy to ...

If there is one chore that’s easy to half-arse, it’s definitely laundry. Chuck the clothes in the washing machine, wash at 40, job’s a good ’un. However, and we did all know this deep down, those ...

Even low-maintenance fabrics deserve thoughtful care. Polyester is one of the most common fabrics found in homes and closets—and understandably so. This synthetic textile is known for both its ...

For many, washing clothes means throwing things in the washer and dryer, turning the machine to a neutral setting, and calling it a day. It's not hard to understand why. Most care labels—those teeny, ...

You know those hieroglyphic-like laundry symbols on clothing labels? They relay important cleaning information. Here's what they mean and how to use them. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but ...

HeySunday consulted garment care resources to decode those confusing laundry symbols to determine the rules of laundry and garment maintenance. - Parkin Srihawong // Shutterstock HeySunday consulted ...