Non-Chlorine Bleach Only
Only non-chlorine (oxygen) bleach is safe - no chlorine bleach
Important Warning
Chlorine bleach will damage colors or fabric
About This Symbol
Bleaching symbols indicate whether and what type of bleach can be safely used on a garment. Bleach is a powerful whitening and stain-removing agent, but it can damage fabrics and colors if used incorrectly. Understanding these symbols helps you safely whiten and brighten your laundry.
Care Instructions:
- Use oxygen-based or color-safe bleach only
- Do NOT use chlorine bleach
- Look for "non-chlorine" or "color-safe" on label
- OxiClean and similar products are usually safe
When to Use This Symbol
- When you need to whiten white fabrics
- For removing tough stains on bleach-safe items
- When the care label shows a bleach symbol
- For sanitizing white linens and towels
Tips and Best Practices
- Only use bleach on white or colorfast items
- Dilute bleach according to manufacturer instructions
- Never mix bleach with ammonia or other cleaning products
- Test on a hidden area first
- Rinse thoroughly after bleaching
What Happens If This Symbol Is Ignored
Using bleach incorrectly can cause permanent color damage, fabric weakening, yellowing of white fabrics, holes in fabric, and destruction of elastic and spandex fibers.
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