Dry cleaning symbols: P, F, A, W explained
Professional cleaning requirements. Complete guide to all 20 dry clean care label symbols.
Understanding Professional Cleaning Symbols
Professional cleaning symbols cover both dry cleaning and professional wet cleaning. These symbols indicate when garments need specialized cleaning methods that should be done by professionals.
Circle symbols show which solvents are safe (P, F, A, W) and whether gentle or very gentle processes are required. Professional cleaning is essential for many delicate fabrics and structured garments.
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