Dry cleaning symbols: P, F, A, W explained
What do the letters in dry cleaning symbols mean? P, F, A, and W indicate which solvents and processes are safe. Learn cleaning and laundering symbols for professional dry clean and wet clean.
Understanding dry cleaning and cleaning symbols
Cleaning symbols are the care label icons that tell you how to clean your garments. Laundering symbols indicate washing methods. Laundry cleaning symbols provide complete cleaning instructions. Understanding cleaning symbols helps you care for your clothes properly.
Cleaning label symbols work together with drying and ironing symbols. Laundering symbols meaning helps you decode care instructions. Clothes cleaning symbols follow international standards for consistency.
Types of Cleaning Symbols
Laundering Symbols
Laundering symbols indicate washing methods. Laundering symbols meaning shows how to wash garments safely. Clothes laundering symbols provide washing instructions. Understanding laundering symbols meaning helps you care for your clothes.
Professional Cleaning Symbols
Professional cleaning symbols indicate dry cleaning or wet cleaning. Laundry cleaning symbols show when professional cleaning is required. Cleaning label symbols provide complete cleaning instructions.
Clothes Cleaning Symbols
Clothes cleaning symbols show how to clean your garments. Clothes cleaning label symbols provide washing and cleaning instructions. Garment cleaning symbols indicate special requirements. Understanding clothes cleaning symbols extends garment life.
Clothes laundering symbols follow international standards. Garment cleaning symbols work with other care instructions. Always check clothes cleaning symbols before cleaning.
All Cleaning Symbols
Machine Wash Normal
Machine wash at any temperature with normal agitation
Machine Wash 30°C
Machine wash at maximum 30°C (86°F) - cold wash
Machine Wash 40°C
Machine wash at maximum 40°C (104°F) - warm wash
Machine Wash 50°C
Machine wash at maximum 50°C (122°F) - warm wash
Machine Wash 60°C
Machine wash at maximum 60°C (140°F) - hot wash
Machine Wash 70°C
Machine wash at maximum 70°C (158°F) - very hot wash
Machine Wash 95°C
Machine wash at maximum 95°C (203°F) - boil wash
Gentle/Delicate Wash
Machine wash on gentle or delicate cycle with reduced agitation
Very Gentle Wash
Machine wash on very gentle cycle with minimal agitation (two lines under bucket)
Hand Wash Only
Hand wash only - do not use washing machine
Do Not Wash
Do not wash with water - professional cleaning only
Dry Clean - Any Solvent
Dry clean using any solvent
Dry Clean - Petroleum Solvent
Dry clean with petroleum solvent only
Dry Clean - Gentle/Petroleum
Dry clean with petroleum solvent only - gentle process
Do Not Dry Clean
Do not dry clean - solvents will damage the fabric
Professional Wet Clean
Professional wet cleaning recommended
Machine Wash Permanent Press
Machine wash on permanent press cycle
Wash with Reduced Moisture
Machine wash with reduced water level
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